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Summer funding
Being a European entrepreneur in the summer is a lonely occupation. Most of Europe, from...
News
LDC backs Mountain Warehouse buy-out
Lloyds’ mid-market private equity division LDC has backed the buy-out of the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Mountain Warehouse. Mergers & Acquisitions / Friday, 3rd September 2010
Moulton backs Founders Club
The Founders Club, a venture capital 'equity exchange' fund, has won backing from investors including outspoken private equity boss Jon Moulton. Fundraising Deals / Friday, 3rd September 2010
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice buys Univar stake
New York and London-based private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is to buy a stake of 42.5 per cent in chemicals company Univar. IPO & City News / Friday, 3rd September 2010
Consumers clueless about VAT rise
Shoppers know that VAT is set to go up, but have little idea when or by how much, finds a study. Business News / Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Accelerating business growth
As economic recovery takes hold, it's time to forget recession and focus on growth. We speak to five CEOs to find out how they have expanded their companies at home and abroad.
Market &
Sector Focus
- Banking & finance
- Business services
- Cleantech
- Construction & property
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- Emerging markets
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Blogs
Nick Britton
What they don't teach you
Sep 02 2010
Graduates have unrealistic expectations and are ill-equipped for work. At least that's the view of many employers.
Simon Daniel
Summer funding
Aug 25 2010Being a European entrepreneur in the summer is a lonely occupation.
Michael Jackson
Rules of investment
Aug 04 2010Here's my advice for telling potential investors what they really want to hear.
Chris Ingram
Lucky breaks
Jul 15 2010
It’s funny how often the word luck comes into the conversation when people are discussing the subject of success in business.
Videos
Punch above your weight
Jos White, who sold his company MessageLabs for $695 million, on why it's so important to act like a bigger business than you really are.
Meeting menaces: The Waffler
More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.
Reducing energy usage
Ian Cheshire, chairman of B&Q, explains how the store has saved 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
White Papers
"The Green University" Blossoms with HP Planet Partners, HP PurchasEdge
Learn how an environmentally committed university system reaps environmental, cost benefits with HP Planet Partners, HP PurchasEdge.
'Close More Deals with Less Effort' - EchoSign Webinar: July 21, 11am PT (1pm CT / 2pm ET)
See how E-signatures can be your secret weapon in closing your deals faster and improving your sales performance.
12 Key Points to Consider When Selecting a Network Scanning Solution
Discover the 12 key points your company should consider before you evaluate and select a vulnerability assessment solution.
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPE Special Opportunities | Investment | AIM | Nil | Aug 2010 |
| Tri-Star Resources | Telecoms | AIM | £0.75m | Aug 2010 |
| GB Group | Software/IT | AIM | Nil | Aug 2010 |
| Duvas Technologies | Electronics | VC | £915,000 | Aug 2010 |
| Moonfruit | Software/IT | VC | $2.25m (£1.5m) | Aug 2010 |
| NBNK Investments | Banks | AIM | £50m | Aug 2010 |
| Allied Glass | Manufacturing | VC | £75m | Aug 2010 |
| Masawara | Finance | AIM | £15.5m | Aug 2010 |
Raising finance
Shareholders' agreements
Writing a shareholders’ agreement may save you time, money and stress in the long term.
Government help for SMEs
With bank funding for ambitious businesses still in short supply, the government could do more to help, argues Chris Allner, MD of Octopus Ventures.
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.
Entrepreneurs
What makes a business genius?
Dan Sullivan, president of Strategic Coach, reviews The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle.
Growth Strategies
Creating a clear line of sight
As a business expands its workforce, it’s essential to maintain close working relationships, writes Martin Smith, an assessor from Investors in People.
China's rising star: opportunities in Shandong
With 17 bustling cities and a population of more than 94 million, Shandong province in eastern China offers British businesses a world of potential, writes Andrew Cahn, chief executive of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).
Teambuilding can wait
Hilary Briggs, London chairman of the Academy of Chief Executives, explains why teambuilding exercises can backfire when times are tough.
Research
- Whether you are unfamiliar with the sector or an expert, the report offers you the most complete picture of the market ever produced.
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.
AIM in Review 2010
Growth Company Investor, in association with the London Stock Exchange, presents the most wide-ranging and detailed examination of the AIM market: AIM in Review 2010.
The importance of good credit management
As one of the UK’s most respected suppliers of business credit information, Riskdisk will do everything they can to help you make the right credit decisions, ranging from providing accurate up-to-date credit reports to useful downloadable guides and tips. Trial Riskdisk for free.
Do you want to increase revenue, save time and accelerate out of the downturn in 2010?
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Enabling Entrepreneurs: Planning an Exit
This free Smith & Williamson white paper helps you avoid the common mistakes when looking to sell your business. Download today ‘Seven Mistakes to Avoid when Planning an Exit’.
Events Calendar
Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2011 - Nominations Now Open
24th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
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VCT Report 2010
Whether you are unfamiliar with the sector or an expert, the report offers you the most complete picture of the market ever produced.
AIM Guide 2010
The 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.
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