At last! Somebody has a good idea. The Conservatives – no. The Opposition – no. Vince Cable – you are joking. This idea comes from the City’s small-cap sector. Stand up and be applauded Mr. Gavin Oldham. Gavin is the boss of Sharemark (owned by Share Plc) which is the simple, flexible, low cost...
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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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The Risks Directors Should Avoid
Access to funding is still a key challenge for the UK’s entrepreneurs. With the banks still convalescing and austerity measures starting to bite, early stage and smaller businesses might be justified in wondering how they will raise cash for expansion or survival. Luckily, the business angel community is riding to the rescue. More and...
VAT is the problem?
With thanks to my esteemed colleague, VAT expert John Voyez, for his insight. Any errors or omissions are entirely mine! Well, what a lot of rubbish has been written in the press in the last week or two about the increased VAT rate – never let accuracy get in the way of a good...
Owner Dependency – Is It A Problem In Your Business?
Smith & Williamson’s ‘Business Road Test’ has now been deployed with over 60 growth businesses. The Road Test looks at 20 key areas of a business, identifying areas for consideration and action. Initial results show that the majority of businesses are overly dependent upon their owners. In addition, many said that their senior management...
The best place to start a business
What’s the best place in the world to start a business? According to surveys reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, it’s Denmark. This and a host of other interesting ‘facts’ about entrepreneurship around the world were published in their November 15th edition. Based on the information provided, it seems that the UK has some...
Ten Tips For Raising Money From External Investors
Family and friends are a great source of funding for start-ups and early stage businesses, but raising money from business angels or external investors is more challenging. Here are ten of the key issues that investors will be considering when they meet you or read your business plan. 1. First impressionsFirst impressions are critical....
Entrepreneurs’ Toolkit: Growth Through Acquisition
The challenge: Growth can be achieved quickly by making acquisitions, but be aware that statistically most acquisitions do not ultimately create value for shareholders. The solutions: Acquisition versus organic growth Identify the key reasons for making an acquisition Consider the alternatives, eg recruiting key staff from your competitor Understand the demands that an acquisition...
Asset-Based Lending – An Alternative Source Of Funds?
With traditional sources of working capital for SMEs in limited supply, businesses are increasingly exploring alternatives. Asset-based lending (ABL), usually incorporating factoring or invoice discounting, was once considered the lending of last resort, but times have changed and this reputation is now largely unfounded. So what is ABL and what kind of businesses does...
10 Ways To Help You Get Funding From Your Bank
Getting funding from your bank isn’t nearly as straightforward as it used to be. If you’re an entrepreneur or growing company relying on bank finance, maintaining a positive relationship with your bank is more critical than ever. Here are 10 ways to inspire confidence in your bank and help you get the funding you...
Owner Dependency – Is It A Problem In Your Business?
Smith & Williamson’s ‘Business Road Test’ has now been deployed with over 60 growth businesses. The Road Test looks at 20 key areas of a business, identifying areas for consideration and action. Initial results show that the majority of businesses are overly dependent upon their owners. In addition, many said that their senior management...
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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.
