The well publicised problems of the banks and the weak housing market has meant that this south-east focussed property company has had a difficult time over the previous two years.  I recently met with Inland’s Chief Executive, Stephen Wicks, who explained how Inland has positioned itself such that it has returned to profitability. Click here to read on …

Living with AIM

David O'Hara has been wondering how an individual would fare if they tried to live their lives buying only from companies with an AIM listing. For example, you could start by having your meals  on some very nice tableware.

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CityInsider

Death, taxes and fairness

Companies should view taxes as a cost like any other but also realise the risks to their reputation as a result.

Ash Mehta writes: Benjamin Franklin famously said that in life there are only two certainties, death and taxes. Well for IKEA, the furnishings retailer, it seems the two are closely linked...Click here to read on …

GETECH

GETECH provides integrated geosciences solutions to oil, gas and mining organisations.

Simon Murphy writes: When you take the road up to GETECH’s Leeds head office on the North East edge of the City, you are struck by how unpretentious the location of their offices is . Click here to read on …

Good things come in small packages

AIM Snippet

This month's Snippet company is in the Penny share category. After a difficult period the Leicestershire based technology group has recently won some significant orders. In this article we interview the CEO to better understand the group's prospects.

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PLUS: The editor looks forward to the year of the rabbit

PLUS: Joss Alcraft suggests that 2011 could be a year for quality

PLUS: Donald Stewart asks "UKLA wherefore art thou?"

PLUS: Some good news for several 'featured companies'

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