Monthly Archives: August 2011

At deal time, who’s taking the risk

Posted on 30 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

Entrepreneurs, investors, bankers, deal makers… Continue reading →

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CleanTech… does it make sense for investors?

Posted on 25 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

A few years ago, I walked the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and I was amazed to hear the “waterfall in the sea” as the tide rushes around The Bitches (which are small islands just off the coast). If you ever want … Continue reading →

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7 Sources of Investment Leads for Investors

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

Are there high quality, growing companies with sensible leaders? Of course there are. How do you find them? Where do you go, who do you speak to, what’s the strategy? Continue reading →

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Why should I know about UIAUK?

Posted on 18 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

An 84 year-old designed a product to help stroke victims. Over 100,000 people could benefit in the UK. Their lives would be easier. Does anyone listen? No. The inventor is too old. He’s too “doddery”. He doesn’t express himself well. What could he possibly know? Continue reading →

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The Secret of SETsquared’s success

Posted on 16 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

They’ve raised over £55,000,000 for ventures… won the “Established Business Incubator of the Year”… why are they so successful? Continue reading →

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