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Marc was editor of GrowthBusiness from 2006 to 2010. He specialised in writing about entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital, mid-market M&A, small caps and high-growth businesses.

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Low carbon house builder goes bust

UK-based Living Villages has been put into administration following a decision by its investors, Low Carbon Accelerator (LCA), not to bail it out.

Technology

Do you trust your IT staff?

One third of IT staff admit to snooping on confidential salary information.

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Bright Futures in PLUS admission

Bright Futures Group, an investing company seeking suitable acquisitions to increase long-term shareholder value, has announced that the company’s 218,066,747 ordinary shares of 0.01p each have commenced trading on PLUS.

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ADDleisure runs off with software company

A BUPA-backed developer of products and services in the leisure and wellness sectors has bought a software company.

Company Flotations

Why are public companies are delisting? – Life after the stock market

Public companies are delisting in their droves. Simon Holden, an associate at law firm and AIM adviser Faegre & Benson, explores the reasons behind the trend and the other options for those struggling to raise finance.

Legislation and Regulation

Surviving corporate litigation

Business owners are used to stress and conflict, but few relish the tribulations of a legal battle. Here's some tips for making a painful process go as smoothly as possible.

News

Pernod sells vodka brand

Global drinks giant Pernod Ricard has sold Serkova Vodka, its vodka brand in the Greek market to Amvyx SA, a major producer, importer and distributor of wines and spirits in Greece.

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H2O exit brings 142% IRR

Enterprise Ventures (EV), an investor group focused on the North of England, is to exit from its investment in H2O Networks after achieving a 3.6 times return on its original investment – an IRR of 142 per cent."

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Hastings and Advantage MBO

Insurance Australia Group has agreed to sell its UK market distribution business for £73.5 million as part of a restructuring strategy, which will enable the company to focus on its motor underwriting business.

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Office Friends makes Rapid acquaintance

Office Friends, a Lincolnshire-based member of office style dealer group Nemo, has acquired Rapid Office Equipment of Grimsby. The owners have decided to continue their membership of Nemo. Both companies will now operate from the Rapid site.

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St Quinton converts Gloucester rugby deal

Entrepreneur and serial acquirer Martin St Quinton has acquired a minority interest in UK rugby team Gloucester RFC for an undisclosed sum from Tom Walkinshaw.

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Corporate failures to rise

More than 40,000 companies will be declared insolvent this year, according to the Credit Management Research Centre (CMRC) at Leeds University Business School.