About

Hunter Ruthven graduated from the university of Sussex in geography and politics before joining Vitesse Media. He was the Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2012 to 2014, before moving on to Caspian Media Ltd to become Editor of Real Business.

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Employers fear high flier losses

Nearly three in four senior human resources executives have concerns over losing their top performers in 2012, new research shows.

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Arena Group scores £16.5 million investment

Event services business Arena Group has completed a new equity fundraising with backing coming from MML Capital and Sports Investment Partners.

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EDM buys Filing Plus with LDC support

LDC-backed EDM Group has acquired document management consultancy business Filing Plus for an undisclosed amount.

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Econic Technologies secures £1.1 million

AIM-listed technology commercialisation and investment business Imperial Innovations Group has led an investment round in Econic Technologies.

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Parsons is beyond compare

'Delighted and overwhelmed' was how Hayley Parsons described her reaction to the news that she received an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List.

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Big five banks fail in Project Merlin pledge

Lending to small and medium-sized businesses under the Project Merlin scheme has fallen short of its £76 billion target, new statistics show.

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Six Degrees receives additional finance

Managed data services provider Six Degrees Group has secured a new £25 million credit facility with Clydesdale Bank.

Entrepreneurs

External investors bring benefits – Best business decision case study

Bringing in external investors at the right time was integral to the success of his company says Andrew Yates, CEO of Artesian Solutions.

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Fund backs two North East businesses

The Finance for North East Technology Fund has closed investment deals with digital company MymCart and university spin-out Durham Graphene Science.

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Quick fundraising for Baronsmead VCTs

The fundraising for Baronsmead's four venture capital trusts has raised £16.54 million after becoming fully subscribed 18 days after its launch.

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MTI fund for university spin-outs

A new investment fund dedicated to university spin-outs has been launched by MTI Partners.

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Fourth investment for BGF

The Business Growth Fund has made its first Midlands investment through the £10 million backing of GCI Telecom Group.