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Venture Capital

Government help for SMEs

With bank funding for ambitious businesses still in short supply, the government could do more to help, argues Chris Allner, MD of Octopus Ventures.

Leisure seekers

We look to invest in businesses which are resilient to economic shocks, and our companies in the leisure sector have generally proved to be just that, writes Henry Stanford of Albion Ventures.

How to raise venture capital

Ian Gotts, CEO of venture-backed software company Nimbus, takes you through the process of raising VC cash.

Flotation

Flotation: the pros and cons

Thinking about an initial public offering (IPO) on AIM or another market? Catherine Feechan, a partner at law firm Brodies, looks at the arguments for and against.

Marwyn's model

James Corsellis, managing partner at investment house Marwyn, tells GB why he believes the public markets beat private equity as a platform for a buy-and-build strategy.

Life as a plc

Keith Neilson, CEO of AIM-listed software company Craneware, tells GB about the joys and challenges of being a quoted company.

Debt Finance

Islamic finance for businesses

You don't have to be Muslim to be eligible for Islamic finance. Cia Manes, an attorney at law firm Howard Kennedy, looks at how businesses could benefit from a growing pot of money.

The downside of factoring

Sue Stedman, founder of Sue Stedman Corporate Clothing, explains why she’s always avoided invoice factoring.

The truth about bank lending

Tighter security terms. Higher borrowing costs. Personal guarantees as standard. But don’t worry, the banks are still ‘open for business’. Or are they?

Start-up Finance

Funding a technology business

A guide to raising finance for early-stage technology companies.

Brits hit the Bay Area

UK entrepreneurs cross the pond to woo wealthy West Coast investors.

Who really funds innovation?

Mariana Mazzucato, professor of economics at The Open University, believes the state plays a greater role in entrepreneurship than it gets credit for.

Financial Management

Shareholders' agreements

Writing a shareholders’ agreement may save you time, money and stress in the long term.

The annual investment allowance explained

Now is the time to invest in new plant and machinery for maximum tax benefits, writes Paul Webb, a tax partner at accountancy firm Robert James Partnership.

How green is the coalition?

Andrew Raingold of eco-lobbyists Aldersgate Group looks at the government’s commitment to green business.

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Research

Directors' Pay AIM 2009

What should an AIM company pay its CEO or FD?
What should a non-executive director or chairman expect to be paid?
What benchmarks should AIM remuneration committee members be using when
setting pay?

Cash Shells Directory 2010

A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.

ABA Banking Journal

Covers the commercial banking industry in the United States, focusing on a wide variety of banking technologies and solutions.

Accountants World Daily Newsletter

Provides a large collection of relevant news stories that are sourced from over 2,000 different publications daily.

Accounting Today

Has served as the premier news vehicle for the tax and accounting community.

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