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Now the recession is apparently over, global companies are back to thinking about the future...
Business News
New fund for European web start-ups
An investment fund has been launched with €6 million reserved for backing internet and mobile start-ups in Europe. Thursday, 11th March 2010
Businesses turn away graduates
The number of companies looking to recruit graduates has plummeted since last year, according to worldwide research from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Monday, 8th March 2010
Recovery on firmer footing
Promising economic data has raised hopes that the UK's fragile recovery may be strengthening. Thursday, 4th March 2010
BlackBerrys creating extra work
Far from saving time, mobile devices such as BlackBerrys have led to some UK workers putting in ten more days a year. Wednesday, 3rd March 2010
Martin Dix named new energy entrepreneur of the year
A business owner who left school at 15 with no qualifications was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the third Rosenblatt New Energy Awards last night. Friday, 26th February 2010
Unemployment fuels start-up boom
Widespread job losses have contributed to a sharp rise in people looking to start their own business, claims the British Library Business & IP Centre. Thursday, 18th February 2010
Growing optimism over raising finance
Privately held businesses expect finance to be more readily available this year, according to research from professional services firm Grant Thornton. Tuesday, 16th February 2010
Powering through
Revealed: the 50 most influential players on the growth company scene. Thursday, 11th February 2010
More shops stand empty than ever
UK high streets continue to decline, with one in five shops tenantless across Kent, the Midlands and the North East. Wednesday, 10th February 2010
Bank stops printing money
The flow of extra money into the economy has been put on hold after the Bank of England failed to announce an extension to its quantitative easing programme. Thursday, 4th February 2010
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Investors (Guernsey A) | Finance | AIM | £105m | Mar 2010 |
| Digital Barriers | Finance | AIM | £20m | Mar 2010 |
| iVision UK | Cleantech | VC | £700,000 | Feb 2010 |
| Equatorial Palm Oil | Food | AIM | £6.5m | Feb 2010 |
| Jeyes | Health | VC | £20 million | Feb 2010 |
| PrismTech | Software/IT | VC | £1.5 million | Feb 2010 |
| Synseal Extrusions | Textiles | VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2010 |
| AQS | Cleantech | VC | £2 million | Feb 2010 |
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Research
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What should an AIM company pay its CEO or FD?
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VCT Special Report 2009
This reports principle aim is to provide business owners seeking funding with information about the amount of funds that VCTs have to invest.
Cash Shells Special Report 2009
A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.
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AIM Guide 2009/2010
The 2009/2010 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.
M&A Magazine
M&A Magazine is the leading mid-market monthly corporate finance publication in the UK.
Google Business Apps
Google Apps lets your business save time and money by outsourcing email, calendar and office applications to Google. Just tell us a couple key stats about your business, and we'll estimate how much a basic Microsoft Exchange 2007 deployment would cost and what you could save with Google Apps.View Google Business Apps.
Promote your business for FREE with Yellow Pages
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Free Whitepaper - Accelerating the nerve centre of the SOA
A free white paper from Intel, discussing how SOA Expressway will continue to evolve, providing new capabilities to further support Cloud computing and other hosted delivery models. Download this free whitepaper.
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Other news
New hope for China Evoline
AIM shell China Evoline is understood to be contemplating the injection of some Chinese mining assets. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Kromek raises Series D round
A Durham University spin-out with technology to help detect terrorist threats is now valued at £52 million following a fourth round of financing. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Bowmark backs Leaders buy-out
Lettings and property agency Leaders has been acquired in a £48 million management buy-out backed by Bowmark Capital. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Green light for Friends Reunited deal
Online information business Brightsolid has been given the official go-ahead for the acquisition of Friends Reunited Group for £25 million. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Avocet targets growth after setback
Gold producer Avocet Mining hopes its Wega acquisition will take 2010 group output to 200,000 oz after a flat nine months. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Thursday, 18th March 2010
Interim progress at Ultimate Finance
Small and medium sized company financier Ultimate Finance has increased first-half profits 36 per cent to £191,000 pre-tax. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Thursday, 18th March 2010
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Blogs
Nick Britton
Off message
Mar 10 2010Those who shout loudest don't always perform best, and this is as true of businesses as it is of people.
Simon Daniel
Back to the future
Mar 03 2010Now the recession is apparently over, global companies are back to thinking about the future again.
Michael Jackson
Get the right exit price
Feb 10 2010It's more important than ever for those selling their business to think about the key points the buyer will find attractive.
Chris Ingram
Where football meets business
Mar 16 2010A love of football starts in childhood and, in a sense, never really leaves there. Footie is pure fantasy where club owners, players and fans lose themselves in the pursuit of the next win.
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.
