Category Archives: Investing

Information for individuals looking to invest in companies.

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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9 Key Indicators for Successful Interventions

Posted on 2 August 2011 by Brian Dorricott

Before you start, know where you want to end? Here are nine points you should review and understand before you place your money and/or time into another company. Continue reading →

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What is a Super Angel?

Posted on 14 December 2010 by Brian Dorricott

In the last year a new term has started to appear in the USA and occasionally in the UK: Super Angel. Why are Super Angels different from Angels? What marks these people out as special? What have they done that Angels haven’t? Is a Super Angel a person or a fund? The definition of Super Angel is evolving; in this blog we look at the current state of play. Continue reading →

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What’s Crowd Sourced Funding?

Posted on 7 December 2010 by Brian Dorricott

There’s another source of funds for entrepreneurs appearing… It allows unsophisticated members of the public to make small investments into companies that require funding. How does it work? Who does it? What are the benefits? Are there disadvantages? Continue reading →

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A new solution for Business Angels?

Posted on 23 November 2010 by Brian Dorricott

Recently I met Chris Spencer-Phillips (S-P) and Chris Brigden of First Flight Placements; they are aware of the difficulties that experienced investors have when finding companies to invest in and they are also aware of the difficulties young companies have raising funds. They propose a different approach… and it is one that is working well. Continue reading →

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