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.

PR and Marketing Strategy

The impact marketing formula for getting noticed

Your business might be the best in the world, but if nobody has noticed you, it really doesn't matter. Bryony Thomas, founder of Watertight Marketing, talks through how to get your business to stand out.

News

From blog to business: SEOgadget's mission to supercharge brands

Having decided that he had enough useful things to say to warrant a blog, Richard Baxter has now turned his thoughts into a business which straddles both sides of the Atlantic.

News

Facebook acquisition of WhatsApp pushes technology M&A levels to dotcom boom level

On the back of the 5th largest technology acquisition of all time, worldwide announced mergers and acquisitions in the sector have hit $42.4 billion during 2014.

News

BVCA calls on government to incentivise corporate venturing through tax and loss relief

Despite acknowledging that the government has done much to stimulate the success of SMEs in the UK, the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association has set out a number of new recommendations.

Social Media

Brand Embassy looks to build out social media customer services product following investment

Social media management business Brand Embassy has followed a growing trend of investment in the technology sector by closing its own funding round.

Growth Planning

How the UKTI helped one company’s international expansion

For companies hoping to grow in new global markets, Postcode Anywhere chief executive Guy Mucklow explains how the UKTI has helped take his business to Australia.

News

Pets at Home becomes latest retail giant to announce IPO plans

Private equity-backed Pets at Home is set to raise £275 million after outlining plans to join the London Stock Exchange.

Insurance

Tackling international private medical insurance

Consulting, implementing and managing an international health insurance scheme for your expatriate and local employees is examined by James Spencer, international development manager at Jelf International.

Social Media

Index Ventures leads $26 million investment into social media analytics business

A Series C funding round worth $26 million has been closed by Socialbakers to fund new product development and building client support.

News

Discount retailer Poundland to list on stock market

Poundland will pursue growth on the London Stock Exchange after announcing plans to proceed with an initial public offering.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Silverfleet Capital snaps up stake in Nordic camera business Phase One

British private equity firm Silverfleet Capital has invested in pan-European digital camera business Phase One.

News

LDC backs new live theatre production business Imagine Nation

A media content business set up by the former CEO of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire owner 2waytraffic has been invested in by LDC.