In the days before AIM and PLUS Markets emerged to enable ambitious firms to court investor cash, a certain type of company stood out for its inability and unwillingness to communicate... More >>
They used to say about banks that the best time to start one was 20 years ago - the point being, lenders make so much money, think what you've missed in the meantime. In rather the same way, I often advise companies to start effective communications as soon as they can - think what you can achieve when people understand your business... More >>
People get excited about stock market flotations because they are (or should be) an opportunity to make money - this applies primarily to new investors of course, but management and the original investors may also be out to cash in some of their holdings... More>>