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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.
Liquidity Drivers on AIM
In the first ever deep analysis of trading values and volumes on AIM, Growth Company Investor, in association with BDO Stoy Hayward, will be shining their research light on the pre-eminent companies on AIM.
Spotlight on AIM 2009 research
The fifth annual examination of the entire AIM market, detailing the fastest growing companies on the junior market, aswell as the most profitable and the least profitable businesses.
New Issues on AIM 2008/09 research
The new survey into new AIM companies focusing on IPO activity over the closing months of 2008.
Cleantech & Renewable Energy on AIM 2008
The report investigates which investors put the most money into cleantech companies in the UK and presents how much cash the sector has raised over the past year.
Directors' Pay on AIM 2008
What is the average AIM company paying its chief executive? Who are AIM’s highest- and lowest-paid chief executives?
Global Technology Review 2008
Who are the world’s 200 most influential IT companies across sales, revenue growth, profits and net margins? Read more in the Global Technology Review 2008
Patent Landscape on AIM 2008
A comprehensive report on those AIM listed companies who have the most patent filings in the last two years.
East & South-East Asia on AIM 2008
This unique research report reveals which Asian country has the most companies on AIM?
Institutional Investors in AIM 08/09
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.
New Issues on AIM 2008 – The First Six Months
A comprehensive report assessing new issues on AIM 2008
Middle East and Beyond on AIM 2008
Our first research report in this field provides insight into companies operating in North Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East
Technology Companies on AIM 2008
This remarkable research study provides a comprehensive assessment of technology stocks on the junior market
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.
Research News
Credit crunch catches up with mid-market M&A
Jul 02 2009The number of mergers and acquisitions in the UK mid-market has dropped to the lowest level since 1995, according to business advisory firm Grant Thornton.
Venture capital trumps private equity in downturn
Jun 22 2009Financing for growing businesses is proving more resilient in recession than private equity activity, according to research.
No green shoots in buy-out market
May 22 2009The UK buy-out market stayed close to last year’s lows in the first quarter of 2009, with £2.0 billion invested in 86 buy-outs.
US venture capital investment sags
May 18 2009Data from the US shows an accelerated decline in the value of equity investment into venture capital (VC)-backed companies.
UK leads Europe M&A as market shrinks
May 01 2009The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the European Union dropped sharply in April, but the UK is leading the way by number of deals.
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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.
Email and web security - a free guide
Worried about spam, viruses, data doss and use policy? Not sure where to begin?
Recruitment strategies during a recession - Free guide
When a recession hits, or when your busy periods become less frequent, recruitment plans will undoubtedly be affected. To overcome this, all you need to do is alter your recruitment strategies. Download your free guide today.
Royal Mail can help your business grow
However you’re looking to grow – by finding new customers, developing your existing customers or by saving time and money – Royal Mail can help. Just spend a couple of minutes telling us about your company, and we’ll send you a tailored growth pack, designed specifically to help you grow your business. Get started.
Take part in our competition and win a laptop
Growthbusiness.co.uk has teamed up with Insurantz.com to find out from you the secret of your business's longevity.
– Is it having a knack for hiring the right people or knowing that if you want something done properly, you need to do it yourself?
– Are you adept at reacting to changing market conditions and going the extra mile for your customers?
– Have you always had a keen eye for the numbers or made sure you have someone on board who does?
If your business has proven itself over a number of years, or if you know of a great local business and think it should be entered, then we want to hear about it!
A judging panel will draw up a shortlist of entrants for you to vote on to decide who will become the Growth Business Local Legend.
The winning company will receive computer equipment worth up to £500, plus £1,000 of business insurance (or free business cover up to an annual premium of £1,000 for larger businesses) all courtesy of our partners at Insurantz.com.
All shortlisted businesses will receive marketing collateral to promote your entry and encourage support from your customers and business associates. Everyone who enters the competition will automatically receive a 10% discount voucher code off insurance products bought from Insurantz.com.
To access the discount voucher code, please complete the survey.
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