A well-heeled angel to the rescue

Article Abstract:

Australian Phillip Merrick and his American wife Caren De Witt established webMethods, a company which helps internet business-to-business deals by letting computers with different software communicate, in 1996. Family, friends and "business angel" Robert Cook lent money to help develop the company and Robert Cook came to the rescue again with a loan of $200,000 when the company almost ran out of money.

Finance, Internet service providers, De Witt, Caren, Merrick, Phillip, webMethods

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Angels to the rescue when entrepreneurs wing it

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Issues concerning the funding difficulties of start-up companies are discussed. Particular attention is given to East Coast Angels, a company interested to invest in start-up firms. Details regarding the managerial difference between East Coast Angels and matchmaking firms are examined.

Venture capital, East coast Angels

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Andersen aims to lift its rank

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Issues are presented concerning the economic policy and expansion plans of the accounting firm Andersen which currently lies in fifth place among top accountancy practices. The services most suited for revenue growth are discussed.

Economic policy, Accounting firms, Accounting services, Arthur Andersen L.L.P.

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