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Let’s restart the century
It’s a new year, new decade and the UK is stumbling out of recession. It’s...
Debt Finance | Quick Guides
Convertible loan notes explained
Raising money in 2009 is tough, and convertible loan notes (CLNs) may offer a possible solution.
Company voluntary arrangements: what you need to know
With business insolvencies hitting 4,941 last quarter, up 56 per cent on the same period last year, company voluntary agreements (CVAs) could be the answer to some companies’ woes.
Bankers fight back
There’s been a general rush to pin blame on the banks for the current dearth of business finance. Here, we give bankers a chance to put their side of the story and ask them what they’re looking for from their business borrowers.
Debt Finance | Analysis
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?
Weighing up asset-based lending
The severe drying up of credit has changed the market for business finance beyond recognition. GB reports on the asset-based lenders who are stepping in where banks now fear to tread
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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
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VCT Special Report 2009
This reports principle aim is to provide business owners seeking funding with information about the amount of funds that VCTs have to invest.
Cash Shells Special Report 2009
A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.
White Papers
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.
Enterprise-class e-commerce for mid-sized businesses
Online shopping has become ubiquitous and has changed customers' expectations. But how can mid-sized companies tackle e-commerce?
View now the ATG webinar with Forrester Research to find out how enterprise-class e-commerce can work for you. Click here to find out more
Selecting the right IT strategy in 2010
Owner managers and CEOs of fast-growing companies want IT-applications that accelerate competitive advantage and improve operational efficiency. This free whitepaper helps you plan and choose the right IT strategy for your business in 2010. Download ‘Selecting The Right Software Vendor’.
The Perfect Accounts Package?
Finding the right Accounts Software and the right partner to provide it needn't be a challenge. Our free service delivers tailored quotes from the best providers. Compare quotes now.
Get started with Barclays Business Banking
Choose from 3 great Start-up packages offering a range of business and banking solutions, from cashflow management software (QuickBooks or Sage) to VAT management solution. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online.
Weekly Advice & Tips on Raising Capital
Free weekly information and advice on raising capital for your business, easing cash flow or boosting your bottom line. Find out more or sign up today.
Debt Finance and factoring for growing companies
This section talks about various forms of debt finance, covering: factoring, asset finance, invoice discounting, finance for businesses, asset-based lending (ABL finance), asset Based Finance Association, private equity finance, private equity funds and much more.
Latest from Raising Finance
A steady hand: David Hall
A question-and-answer session with David Hall, the managing director of venture capital firm YFM.
Why standard listings are a mistake
James Crux, editor of Growth Company Investor, argues that a new LSE listing category is decidedly sub-standard.
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.
Currency control
Exporters and financial experts explain how to make currency moves work in your favour.
Sticking to those new year’s resolutions
Although most people will have made and broken their personal New Year’s Resolutions by 24 January, there are seven good habits every business should stick to.
Patrick Reeve: a question of trust
A perennial figure on the VC scene, Albion Ventures’ Patrick Reeve talks to GB about VCTs, monster exits and riding tanks.
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Events Calendar
Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2010
25th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
Blogs
Michael Jackson
Starting up in a recession
Oct 28 2009Recessions bring about change, and that’s the perfect environment for a new business.
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AIM Guide 2009/2010
The 2009/2010 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.
Business XL
Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.
M&A Magazine
M&A Magazine is the leading mid-market monthly corporate finance publication in the UK.
