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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Building on a year of ten times growth

As companies take on an ever more global approach, and encounter new obstacles, MOVE Guides is building out a proposition to take advantage of this and secure its own success.

Exit Strategies

Employee Ownership Trusts could prove valuable for succession planning

For businesses considering a share scheme, or are pondering a succession or exit, Lesley Stalker, tax partner at accountancy firm RJP, presents the benefit of Employee Ownership Trusts.

Growth Planning

How to keep your investors happy

Keeping your investors happy is key for the running of any business – so Flubit.com founder Bertie Stephens shares his six top tips on effective investors relations for start-ups.

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Zoopla founder and Barclays Capital MD join Uniplaces investment

A business set up to make it easier for students to book accommodation over the internet has closed a second round of venture capital investment, banking £2.2 million.

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Important that fruits of recovery are shared by all, says Vince Cable

Business secretary Vince Cable has outlined plans to improve the employment status of British workers in what he describes as giving the 'silent minority' the same rights and security as the majority.

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AIM fundraising for scientific instrument business Microsaic Systems

Technology business Microsaic Systems has gone back to its institutional shareholders for a second time since joining the stock market in 2011.

Mergers & Acquisitions

LDC backs MBO of manufacturer Eley Group

A £42 million buy-out has been led by the management team of Eley Group ahead of new product range development and global growth.

Growth Planning

Moving out of start-up mode and transitioning between optimism and realism

While the term start-up is used to describe a variety of businesses at different stages of development, HulloMail founder and CEO Andy Munarriz explains why he believes his business has moved beyond the tag.

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Ticket transaction start-up Ticketbis pockets new investment deal

Ticketbis has now raised €10 million since founding in 2009 after closing a new deal worth €5.2 million backed by European VC firm ACTIVE Venture Partners.

Financial Management

Are small businesses missing out on credit?

Here, we look at the advent of Point of Sale technology for growing businesses.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Takeover panel consultation on post offer undertakings

Simon Staples, partner at law firm Ashfords, examines how new rules could be put in place making it easier to hold bidders to account for the promises made during the heat of a merger battle.

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Investments in London tech businesses breaches one billion dollar mark for 2014

Significant venture capital fundraising deals for companies including Funding Circle, TransferWise and Nutmeg have seen London levels reach new records.