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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Full transcript of the Queen’s Speech 2014

Having announced that the government is looking to make the UK the most attractive place to start, finance and grow a business, we have a full transcript of the Queen's Speech.

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Small Business Bill opens door for banking referrals to alternative lenders

The Queen's Speech has made reference to a range of new measures, which will attempt to make the lives of small business owners easier when it comes to finance, employment and prompt payment.

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River Island and L'Oreal-utilised technology secures $15 million to fuel roll-out

Digital marketing software venture Offerpop has taken its equity fundraising total to $25 million on the back of a Series C round.

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Entrepreneurs set to boost their workforces as technology drives new hires

The rapid growth of start-up technology companies is set to contribute a big up-tick in employment, EY's Global Job Creation Survey says.

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Google Campus-based Formisimo nets VC cash to grow analytics offering

Tom New and Al Mackin have closed a £350,000 investment round for their business and will be relocating to MediaCityUK in Salford.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Management at Acal Enterprise Solutions pair with NVM Private Equity for buy-out

Acal Enterprise Solutions has become the latest company to be backed by NVM Private Equity, as the business looks to ramp up growth throughout Europe.

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How Google’s right to be forgotten will impact data protection

In light of recent European legislation, Christopher Coughlan, solicitor at Ashfords, examines what the impact and scope of the right to be forgotten movement will be.

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Discount e-commerce business MandM Direct to set up shop on AIM

Fashion, sports and outdoor clothing and apparel retailer MandM Direct is hoping to build on recent full-year revenues of £118.9 million by floating on the London Stock Exchange.

Entrepreneurs

The changing face of British entrepreneurialism

Confused.com and Buddi founder Sara Murray sits down with GrowthBusiness to discuss the changing business climate during her career and why the government should be opening up the process of public sector contract procurement.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Take-private MBO for Anite Travel backed by LDC

A management buy-out worth £45 million has been closed by Anite Travel, the travel business of public company Anite.

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Maggot wound treatment venture BioMonde gets VC funding for US drive

Regional backer Finance Wales and venture capital firm Oxford Capital are coming together to support the growth efforts of healthcare business BioMonde.

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What can we learn from literature’s most memorable businessmen?

They are fictional characters from some of history's most classic tales, but what lessons are worth extrapolating?