M&A Awards 2012
Date: Thursday 31 May 2012
Location: Millennium Mayfair
Credit crunch 2
The Euro is at its lowest level against the Pound for three and a half years
Christopher Shaw, CEO of invoice trading firm Platform Black, looks at why Britain's SMEs are at risk from the Eurozone crisis.
Evolution time
The minefield between seed capital and a first institutional fundraising can be tricky to negotiate. GrowthBusiness speaks to entrepreneurs who have successfully bridged the equity gap.
Courting the banks
Bobby Lane, partner at accountancy firm Shelley Stock Hutter, talks to GrowthBusiness about how best to secure bank finance.
New investment practices
Jonathan Lea, solicitor with law firm Bargate Murray, looks at how new government schemes could aid start-up development and the legal considerations that need to be addressed.
No room at the inn
Robin Sheppard, chairman of Bespoke Hotels, argues that a minor change to the Enterprise Investment Scheme could be of enormous benefit to the hospitality sector, and to the economy as a whole.
The need for seed
Abandoned by the venture capital industry in the era of cheap debt and easy returns, early-stage finance is making a comeback. GrowthBusiness talks to investors active in the space.
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Riding the wave
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59 chances to win £230 million
Poor relation no longer: asset-based lending
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Domain attraction
Web MarketingGrowthBusiness looks at what to consider when choosing a domain name and how the decision can impact on web searches.
Ready, set, panic
Business ToolsWith the Oympics less than 80 days away, GrowthBusiness finds out if UK businesses are ready for the upheaval that the Games are likely to bring.
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New Energy Awards 2012
Date: 29th March
Venue: Science Museum
