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A more stable currency
In the past 12 months, the pound has plummeted against the dollar and the euro....
News
High hopes for Pre-Budget Report
Changes anticipated in Monday’s Pre-Budget Report (PBR) include corporation tax cuts for growing businesses and a climbdown on taxing the foreign profits of UK companies. Business News / Wednesday, 19th November 2008
Fines likely for data breaches
The UK’s privacy and data protection watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), is seeking the power to fine businesses up to 10 per cent of their revenues for breaking data laws. Business News / Tuesday, 18th November 2008
TransGlobal gets £1 million cash injection
Payment processor TransGlobal Payment Solutions has secured equity finance of £1 million from two venture capital firms. Fundraising Deals / Tuesday, 18th November 2008
Zenergy nets European money
AIM-listed renewable energy specialist Zenergy Power has been awarded a grant of €475,000 (£399,000) by the European Comission. Fundraising Deals / Tuesday, 18th November 2008
What I'd do with £500,000
Successful entrepreneurs have that magical touch when it comes to investing their money in both business and pleasure. We asked five owner-managers how they would choose to spend a £500,000 windfall.
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- Business services
- Cleantech
- Construction & property
- Distribution
- Emerging markets
- Healthcare
Blogs
Nick Britton
The AIM dream lives on
Nov 19 2008Even in rosier economic times, who in their right mind would ever float their company on the stock market?
Simon Daniel
A more stable currency
Nov 12 2008In the past 12 months, the pound has plummeted against the dollar and the euro. The Swiss franc, normally regarded as a ‘safe haven’ currency, has fallen too.
Michael Jackson
Burn off the fat
Oct 23 2008Tough times are a great excuse to cut costs and take out under-performers.
Chris Ingram
The horrors of hubris
Nov 05 2008Hubris in business takes many forms. There’s the small stuff we can all have a chuckle about.
Videos
"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.
"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
David Ferry set up his business, Ferry Financial, because he believed there was a better way to do financial management
White Papers
10 Reasons Why Your Email is More Secure in a Hosted Environment versus an In-House
Take an in-depth look at the security risks associated with complex business email configurations and how hosted email solutions stack up.
10 Steps to a Successful CRM Implementation
Follow these 10 steps to help ensure that your CRM implementation is a success, from the planning stages to post-deployment improvements.
3 Steps to Creating Personalized Customer Support Experiences
Learn how tailoring support interactions to fit the specific circumstances of an account can not only increase customer satisfaction, but also increase revenue.
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enara | Health | VC | £20 million | Nov 2008 |
| Knomo | Retail | VC | £490,000 | Nov 2008 |
| LM Technologies | Electronics | VC | Undisclosed | Nov 2008 |
| The Carlyle Group | Aerospace | VC | Undisclosed | Nov 2008 |
| Clash-Media | Sales & Marketing | VC | £1.5 million | Nov 2008 |
| Argo Group | Investment | AIM | nil | Nov 2008 |
| Medilink-Global | Health | AIM | £2.1m | Nov 2008 |
| Willowbrook Healthcare | Health | VC | £53 million | Nov 2008 |
Raising finance
Hoping for healthy returns
Ron Petersen and Edward Rudd, partners at healthcare investor Longbow Capital, are in upbeat mood.
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.
Entrepreneurs
In association with VodafoneThe Bentley laptop
Not everyone does badly in a recession, and if you're one of the lucky ones, what better way to show it than by strutting about with a laptop made from a luxury car?
The S2u Upright Bike
Think “online racing” and the image that springs to mind is of inactive teenagers who can hardly remember the last time they set foot outside.
Growth Strategies
in association with BTKnow the retirement rules
Sikin Andela, partner at Glovers Solicitors, warns of potential legal battles over requests to work beyond retirement age and reveals how to avoid them.
Five fleet cars for under £25,000
Steer your purchasing decision in the right direction with our round-up of the five most popular fleet cars on the market.
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.
Cash Shells 2008
A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM, companies that have become a significant feature on the AIM landscape.
Free business valuation
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AIM Guide 2007/2008
The 2007/2008 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.
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