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Attracting funding in a recession

Sally Goodsell, CEO of regional funding organisation Finance South East, explains how businesses can win private investment in the midst of a downturn.

Exit strategist: Simon Cook

DFJ Esprit head honcho Simon Cook has a string of multi-million dollar exits under his belt, but he’s still on the lookout for more great early stage companies.

Why the carbon market matters

Organisations like SwissRe and Eurostar have now gone carbon-neutral. Is this more than just a fad?

Flotation

IPOs in the downturn

If you’re looking to list on a junior exchange in today’s dire financial environment, there are two steps you must take.

Are you ready for AIM?

GrowthBusiness has teamed up with Cass Business School and Grant Thornton to find out how prepared CEOs are for taking their company to AIM when better times return.

AIM to Main: why bother?

Only a handful of companies a year move from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. We look at the implications of such a move and whether there are any tangible benefits.

As debates rage about the causes and effects of the financial crisis, the one near-certainty is tighter regulation of financial institutions. Here's a round-up of changes already happening and further reforms on the cards.

Lenders to the stars

Private bank Investec has launched a lending service for sportspeople, musicians and other celebrities.

Intercreditor agreements

If you’re selling your business for a deferred consideration, you may be asked to sign an intercreditor agreement. Joe Bedford, partner at law firm Stevens & Bolton, explains what that means.

Start-up Finance

Hoping for healthy returns

Ron Petersen and Edward Rudd, partners at healthcare investor Longbow Capital, are in upbeat mood.

Cleantech: another bubble?

Sam Richardson, investment director at venture capital firm E-Synergy Ventures, asks whether the clamour for cleantech is genuine or yet another fad.

Going for grants

It’s not easy to get government grant funding (for which the agencies involved make few apologies) but there are genuine opportunities available for those who persevere. Ernst & Young Director Nigel Wilcock demystifies the process.

Financial Management

Top eight tax breaks

At times like this, business owners need to look at every possible means of staying cash-positive.

The PBR: what you need to do now

Whether you think the Pre-Budget Report is ‘what the country and business needs’ or ‘a reckless gamble’, it’s how it affects your business that matters.

Weighing up the Pre-Budget Report

Is the PBR an early Christmas present for businesses, or will it bring on a Boxing Day-style hangover? We ask entrepreneurs and experts for their verdict.

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Research

Institutional Investors in AIM 2008

Growth Company Investor presents this brand new research of institutional activity on AIM.

Spotlight on AIM 2008

This unique research report provides a comprehensive assessment of AIM and reveals the best-and worst-performing stocks on AIM of last year.

VCT Special Report 2008

A comprehensive report on VCTs and over £1 billion in investment trusts just waiting to be invested in fast growth ventures.

10 Secrets to Recession-Proof Your Business

Discover ten strategies smart companies deploy to recession-proof their business, including how to curb spending, cut non-payroll costs, and use the downturn to your advantage.

2008 CFO Research Report: Getting the Most for Every Dollar

Explore how mid-sized companies are using corporate cards and other strategies to control expenses.

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