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Flotation | Quick Guides

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.

Time to tap PLUS?

The current difficulties that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face in securing financing can be frustrating, writes Clive Garston, corporate partner at law firm Halliwells.

What is a cash shell?

We explain the meaning of the terms 'cash shell' and 'reverse takeover'.

Cash shells are making a comeback, offering businesses that want to be listed an alternative to an IPO. GB reports on new research into the investment vehicles and finds out how to take advantage of them.

The return of the IPO

The IPO market shows signs of emerging from hibernation, despite the much-publicised cancellation of a few big-name floats.

AIM Adviser Index

In association with Business XL magazine, we present our ranking of the brokers, nomads, auditors and lawyers most active on AIM.

Flotation | Profiles

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.

Accidental entrepreneur

Keith Tozzi may have stumbled across the idea for drugs and alcohol testing provider Concateno, but there’s nothing fortuitous about the chairman’s approach to growing a business for a big sale.

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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.

Company Flotations

News, case studies and guides to market flotations and IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) on AIM and PLUS Markets stock exchanges in London for small and mid-cap companies. Public stock offers provide access to working capital and funds for debt repayment, acquisitions and business expansion for enterprises .

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How green is the coalition?

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

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.

VC or not VC?

Most entrepreneurs who approach venture capitalists (VCs) for funding are turned down. They might be better served by looking elsewhere or focusing on organic growth, argues Ian Gotts, CEO of VC-backed Nimbus.

The Emergency Budget: all the key points for businesses

Here's a summary of how George Osborne's plans will affect your business.

The dangers of raising CGT

If Chancellor George Osborne raises capital gains tax (CGT) next week, it could have major implications for entrepreneurs, argues Alex Macpherson, head of the ventures team at Octopus Investments.