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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. Banking & Finance / Wednesday, 10th December 2008

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. Banking & Finance / Thursday, 27th November 2008

Hoping for healthy returns

Ron Petersen and Edward Rudd, partners at healthcare investor Longbow Capital, are in upbeat mood. Healthcare / Wednesday, 19th November 2008

Reducing currency exposure

Piers Cracknell, commercial director of currency specialist Moneycorp, comments on the pound’s heavy fall against the dollar and assess its probable impact on growing businesses.  Banking & Finance / Friday, 31st October 2008

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. Software / Thursday, 23rd October 2008

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. Banking & Finance / Wednesday, 22nd October 2008

A changing regulatory landscape

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. Banking & Finance / Monday, 20th October 2008

Why the carbon market matters

Organisations like SwissRe and Eurostar have now gone carbon-neutral. Is this more than just a fad? Cleantech / Friday, 26th September 2008

European VC talent recognised

Excellence in the venture capital (VC) world was rewarded last night at the Investor AllStars awards. Banking & Finance / Thursday, 25th September 2008

Lenders to the stars

Private bank Investec has launched a lending service for sportspeople, musicians and other celebrities. Banking & Finance / Wednesday, 24th September 2008

The cleantech billions

Investment in cleantech is growing fast, but where is all the money going and how do you get your hands on it? Cleantech / Wednesday, 10th September 2008

Constructive cost-cutting

Steve Barnes, CEO of online marketing company Infoserve, doesn’t much like the term cost-cutting. Media & Marketing / Thursday, 14th August 2008

Fraud to rise in downturn

Business fraud is set to increase as companies and individuals struggle to make ends meet. Michael Mulligan of law firm Halliwells looks at how you can protect your business. Banking & Finance / Tuesday, 29th July 2008

Credit crunch boosts asset lending

The popularity of asset-based lending (ABL) has soared, according to a survey. Banking & Finance / Wednesday, 2nd July 2008

Bank finance in the credit crunch

Despite talk that lending terms are tightening and cash is harder to come by, banks insist that their doors are as open as ever to growing companies. We talk to banks, financial advisers and accountants to find out what’s really going on. Banking & Finance / Tuesday, 20th May 2008

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.

60-Day Trial of Microsoft Office Project

Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 helps you stay informed, keep project teams aligned, as well as control project work, schedules, and finances.

ABA Banking Journal

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

Abacus

Is the accountant-centric magazine focused on small to mid-size accounting practice firms that provides stimulating and provocative articles from a perspective you won't find in any trade magazine.

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