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General comment on the state of the nation!

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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Chrysalis’ first success in the South West

Posted on 12 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

One of the newer Venture Capital Trusts to open an office in Bristol makes its first investment with a local connection. Continue reading →

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The Earth moves for SWAIN…

Posted on 9 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

SWAIN is moving… where to? and for how long? And some news from Phil Tellwright who is a member of the VentureFest Steering Group. Continue reading →

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The Best Blogs of 2010

Posted on 21 December 2010 by Brian Dorricott

In 2010 I’ve written 36 blogs covering topics and areas of interest to entrepreneurs and investors. The focus is that of an investor looking for the least risky investment propositions to place his hard earned cash, time and experience for a good return. But what did the readers of these missives think was most enlightening? Continue reading →

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