Divide and conquer

Article Abstract:

UK business start-up rates are improving in the UK as a whole in 2006, but there are strong regional divides ranging from the West Midlands, which is the best performing with an annual rise of 34%, to Wales with a mere 6% rise. Chartered accountants are working with regional development agencies (RDAs) to help alleviate the situation through their work with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Evaluation, New business enterprises, Startups, Industry forecasts

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Competitive imperative

Article Abstract:

The innovation system in the U.K. is declining, and chartered accountants have a key role in bridging skills gaps and equity gaps in highly innovative sectors. Several recommendations are presented to enable improvements to the system and to encourage a greater R&D culture in the economy, based on the strong competitive imperative for innovation.

Management dynamics, Innovations, Practice, Accountants

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Ready, AIM, fire

Article Abstract:

A brief review on Alternative Investment Market (AIM) that celebrated its 10th anniversary in the year 2004 with reference to its origin, success, and future plans is presented. AIM as on the year 2004 has 830 companies and is set to increase that to 1,000 by one year.

Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Market capitalization

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