About

Michael founded Elderstreet Investments in 1990 and is its exec chairman. He was also chairman of Sage, the FTSE-100 accounting software group, until 2006. He is a specialist in raising finance and investing in the smaller companies sector.

Opinion

Challenge the status quo like Branson

The recent hullabaloo about the tender for the West Coast train franchise set me thinking.

Opinion

The Roberto Martinez syndrome

The Wigan manager’s strength of conviction in his own strategy is a shining example to all business leaders.

Opinion

The height of ambition

From Dubai's skyscrapers to the iPad, bold visions of how things could be different have the power to transform the world we live in.

Opinion

Forget the nostalgia

If you think doing business is difficult today, spare a thought for the entrepreneur of 30 years ago.

Growth Planning

Changing tack and making changes in your market

We all know that from time to time that a market in which we are very strong has its problems, and this can in some cases seriously undermine one's business.

Opinion