Outcome
Step 1	Initial Appraisal  of company by exploring their products and accounts	2-3 weeks	Company will know if it is suitable for AIM
Step 2	Appoint NOMAD ( Stock exchange nominated Advisor)	1 week	Company will have made first step in regulatory process
Step 3	Appoint lawyers (Halliwells,  the lawyers who handle the most AIM floats in UK.)	Within the same week	Company will have benefit of legal advice in order to ensure regulatory process is adhered to and company gets required legal advice and support
Step 4	Due Diligence Visit the business, Meet senior management, Thorough examination and analysis of the accounts, products, working methods, workplaces, Offer advice if deemed necessary	2 months	Advisors to the company will have verified that all facts given about the company are correct and suitable to AIM market in UK
Step 5	Produce company prospectus for AIM	1 Month	Company will have document that will “sell” it to prospective investors
Step 6	Senior Chinese Management meet NOMAD	1 week	The NOMAD should be given the motivation by the company management to maximise the take-up of shares in the market place
Step 7	Move to AIM listing. This depends on advice given by the NOMAD about market conditions for the particular business sector company is in	Depends on market conditions	If the AIM flotation is successful then funds will flow into the company