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Dear Subscriber,
Welcome to our May 2010 newsletter. In this edition you can learn more about one of our clients, a little about the Global opportunities that we have available and interesting business news and views from some of the leading business people in the UK.
You can also read about our awesome SEASONAL OFFER !  CLIENT FOCUS - ILI (RENEWABLE ENERGY) LTD
ILI sets up investment funds to raise capital to purchase sites with excellent potential for wind farm or other renewable energy operations. The sites are taken through the planning process and when this is achieved they are sold onto renewable energy developers or companies. The profit is then split between the investors.
Both the UK and Scottish governments have set ambitious plans for electricity from renewable energy and will have to approve plans for many new wind farms and other renewable energy operations over the next few years in order to achieve these. The team at ILI have the experience and expertise in the planning process that will help them to achieve their goals.
Their current project is seeking to raise ã7.75M with individual investments of ã50,000 to ã1M on a 3-4 year timescale for "return on investment".
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OPPORTUNITIES COMING SOON TO CBAN.........
The past quarter has been really interesting at CBAN and we have several new business plans under construction and soon to be available for viewing. If you are interested in any of the following, please get in touch now - there is no reason to await the plans!
Music rights and mobile content business - UK based - Has exclusive rights to several Japanese artists' mobile phone content and amazing deals with many of Asia's top record companies including Sony, Johnnys and Associates and EMI Japan. They're looking to raise ã100,000 from investors (minimum amount ã10,000) and have very advanced plans to have this matched by Scottish Development International. The aim is to exclusively market choice Japanese content in Europe. The Japanese music industry is huge and they are willing to support innovative ways of promoting their artists outside Japan.
Specialist Recruitment - UK based - This small company has been running for two years now and focuses on a niche area of recruitment. Started as a part-time idea for extra money, the business has now grown to support two full time staff and a six figure turnover. They're looking for a cash injection to help push their new brand to a wider, more lucrative audience. Ideally they would like an active investor that can add value to their business with a complimentary skill set although this is not viewed as critical. Total investment required is ã50,000 with minimum investment of ã7500.
Woodland and Forestry - UK based - If you are interested in long term investment then this organisation may be for you. They seek out suitable land for secure investment and have been in business for over 50 years. If you have between ã300,000 and ã5,000,000 to invest in your future or that of your family, this might be the one for you.
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FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS - LIZ JACKSON
Given the choice of two new jobs ÃÂ both equally unappealing ÃÂ or staying with your current company, which would you choose? For Liz Jackson the answer is neither ÃÂ you set up your own multi-million pound marketing company of course.
Great Guns Marketing, founded in 1998 in JacksonÃÂs living room in Basingstoke, is currently turning over ã3m, in six UK branches with around 130 staff.
After starting out as an office junior at mergers and acquisitions company BCMS, Jackson worked her way up the firm, before looking for a change. She was offered two new jobs and spent a day with each company to decide between them ÃÂ but neither appealed.
Instead, Jackson decided to give her own venture a go. ÃÂPeople had always told me I sounded natural on the phone. I was crap at the admin side but on the phone I was really confident.ÃÂ So with the support of her boss, and the promise of a couple of days work a week from BCMS, she founded her telemarketing company.
After unsuccessfully pitching for a bank loan, Jackson presented her idea to the PrinceÃÂs Trust. She secured a ã4,000 loan and further ã1,000 grant.
Apart from the few days work from her old company Jackson spent the first few weeks cold calling potential clients. Great Guns would do all the sales appointment making for clients so their own sales staff didnÃÂt have to waste time on the phone.
Jackson would do all the ringing around, filtering calling lists for customers that were actually interested in meeting the companies she worked for. Their own sales reps would then have meetings lined up by Great Guns with customers who were already interested in buying.
Jackson built the company up, moving from her lounge, to a converted garage, to the six regional offices around the country. An impressive feat on it its own, but even more inspiring given that a degenerate eyesight condition left her completely blind within her first year of business.
ÃÂTelemarketing depends on your ears and your mouth, so being blind hasnÃÂt affected my role,ÃÂ Jackson is keen to point out. ÃÂThere have been much harder things to overcome. Not having much cash from the outset was really hard but it makes you more creative when you havenÃÂt got a lot of resources.ÃÂ
With clients such as Lloyds and PwC, the future looks bright for Great Guns. But despite recently being awarded an MBE Jackson is quick to dismiss the idea that it will make her act differently. ÃÂItÃÂs nice to get that kind of recognition but itÃÂs not the most exciting thing. Beating three competitors to win a client ÃÂ thatÃÂs the kind of thing that gets you up in the morning.ÃÂ
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F1 BOSS CALLS ON LEADING UK TALENT - ROSS BRAWN MERCEDES F1 TEAM PRINCIPAL
Formula 1 mastermind Ross Brawn is heading up a campaign to harness some of BritainÃÂs best business talent to raise money for a new River Thames lifeboat.
The initiative will see representatives from some of the UKÃÂs leading companies compete to come up with the best fundraising ideas, with the ultimate goal of raising ã350,000 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
The 11 teams, which include representatives from Barclays and John Lewis will pitch their fundraising strategies to Brawn who will provide advice and mentoring throughout the competition.
Speaking at the competition launch, Brawn said: ÃÂInnovation is pivotal in Formula 1 and thatÃÂs what appealed to me about this challenge, which combines many of my passions: competition, the desire to be the best and, of course, engineering innovation.
ÃÂItÃÂs important to recognise the value of team spirit and competition. I am looking forward to seeing what innovative ideas the teams generate to raise vital funds for the RNLI.ÃÂ
RNLI chief executive Paul Boissier said: ÃÂThis is a tremendously exciting initiative for everyone at the RNLI. It will tap into the very best of BritainÃÂs business talent and weÃÂre thrilled to have such a motivational leader as Ross on board.
ÃÂWe donÃÂt seek or receive any government funding, so activities such as The Brawn Lifeboat Challenge are vital for us in raising money to continue our lifesaving service.ÃÂ
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WHO IS THE AVERAGE ENTREPRENEUR?
So what type of person is likely to start a business today? Well, latest available statistics on business start-ups reveal that the majority of entrepreneurs are white males, in their forties, who live in the South East. They are likely to have been educated to degree or A Level standard and to have previous work experience in the same sector as their business ÃÂ though theyÃÂre not necessarily experienced in owning or managing a business.
If you donÃÂt fit this profile, take heart: the greater part of entrepreneurs may be white, middle-aged and male, but figures suggest that there is considerable scope for increasing the extent of entrepreneurship amongst women, those from ethnic minorities and younger people. Existing women-led and minority ethnic group-led businesses are very likely to be start-ups, with around 90% at the micro-business level.
For an indication of what type of person is starting up businesses, hereÃÂs a look at the statistics and trends for each characteristic of the entrepreneurial make-up:
Age
As mentioned above, the majority of entrepreneurs are in their forties. Other self-employed individuals have a slightly lower age profile than owner managers and are more likely to be in their thirties. Most small business employer owners and co-owners fall into the 35 to 44 (25%), 45 to 54 (31%) and 55 to 64 (26%) age categories. The proportion in older cohorts is much smaller; just 7% over 65.
Starting a business is being promoted as a viable career option for young people more than ever before, but statistically, while this sector is likely to grow in the future, young people are more likely to consider starting up as a sideline venture or as a something to do later in life. This is borne out by survey findings, which show that just 9% of small business employer owners and co-owners are aged under 35. Back to top^
OUR AWESOME SEASONAL OFFER !!!!
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A CBAN LICENCE HOLDER IN YOUR COUNTRY?
CBAN has been designed to work in any global open marketplace. We have prepared the site for sub-licence and are able to offer a comprehensive, COST EFFECTIVE package that will allow you to be part of our brand and success.
We have a tailor made site which allows you to spend your time dealing with clients and not with admin as well as a full branding and support package, covering everything from business cards, website administration and support, exhibition stand support right through to event planning and face2face support.
If you think that CBAN might be the opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact admin@cban.co.uk and we'll be in touch from there!
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