“What right have you to be merry? What reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough.” (Scrooge to his nephew. ‘A Christmas Carol’; Charles Dickens) While St. David of Etonia is lecturing the Clergy on Christian morality and George is hoping that the word ‘growth’ will be avoided during his five star Christmas...
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The Devil’s Deal
Brilliant, aggressive, flawed are words which only begin to describe the hero and the villain of Richard Lambert’s first brilliant novel. Weaving his extensive business experience into the story you are led through the exciting world of small company finance in a masterful way.
Calm Down Dave
In 2010 David Cameron lost an election which, according to the author, "he should have won hands down"
In 'Calm Down Dave' Tony Drury provides overwhelming evidence for his reservations about the Cameron led 'liberal lurch' of the Conservative Party.
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No Christmas presents from you then, George!
The recent Autumn Statement delivered by the Chancellor on 29 November 2011 was vague, meaningless and now mostly forgotten. Economic growth was non-existent and the decline continues. To detract from his hopeless position George’s friend St. David is lecturing the world on Christian morality. It is the oldest PR trick in the book. Enterprise...
Tell me Mr. Cameron, how are your pledges on the NHS going?
I resigned my membership of the Conservative Party for two reasons: The Coalition Government was not only un-necessary and not only meant that eighteen Government positions were taken by Liberal-Democrats but it was a betrayal of Conservative principles. Dissenters were silenced by bully boy tactics from Downing Street or by being elevated to the...
Was that Laurel and Hardy at PMQ’s?
It is hardly a joking matter that the occupants of nos.10 and 11 Downing Street seemed to resemble the eccentric American comedy act of the 1930s during the delivery of the autumn statement. Stan Laurel, who was, of course, an Englishman died in 1965 and might have been mistaken for our fumbling PM. Heavyweight...
Microfinance hits mega problems
News that Vikram Akula, the Indian founder in 1997 of SKS Microfinance, has been forced out of office, has sent a shudder through the sector. Losses of £74m for the first six months of 2011 by the biggest micro lender in India were bad enough. Investors including George Soros were not impressed by the...
PLUS Markets – watch out, there’s a competitor about!
Over the last three weeks Enterprise Britain has suggested a number of innovations which might restore the fortunes of PLUS Markets Group Plc. The other way is competition – and it has arrived. Welcome GXG Markets UK (“GXG”) Describing themselves as “global market solutions for the SME sector” GXG, which has been operating dedicated...
PLUS shares can be liquid – I’ll drink to that
This post is the third in a series. The first appeared on 2nd November 2011 under the title ‘Few Plus points for PLUS Markets’ The second appeared on 7th November 2011 under the title ‘PLUS Markets – a solution’ Continuing the story of PLUS Markets Group, the chairman has gone (the Middle East investors...
PLUS Markets – a solution
Dirk Van Dijl, the inspirational promoter of this website, has advised me that last week’s blog (31.10.11 ‘Few Plus points for PLUS Markets’) received the second highest response rate in the two and a half years history of Enterprise Britain. I received a number of calls and emails from shareholders, market professionals and companies...
Few Plus points for PLUS Markets
In a nutshell the four main sources for capital to support Britain’s enterprising businesses are – Government – it hasn’t got any money Banks – they are holding on to their funds Business Angels – if judged on ‘Dragon’s Den’ they should be banned Equity markets – which means AIM and PLUS. AIM has...
Sign our petition NOW!
Despite the disgraceful handling by the Conservative leaders of the petition calling for a referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union, Enterprise Britain believes the system can be used to help our downtrodden SMEs. Full details of ‘epetitions’ can be found on www.epetitions.direct.gov.uk The first instruction is that it must be a request...
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Goodbye Dave
Tony Drury's first book in the trilogy about the new direction of the Conservative Party, where Tony reveals his very personal reasons for leaving the party after 30 years of dedicated service to it.
In his own unique way Tony is able to capture the mood of many in the party and he has had the courage to put it in print. Along the way he adds many fascinating experiences and anecdotes.
"Goodbye Dave" is a 'must read' for anyone with any political interest.
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