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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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Real Hotels to exit London

The Real Hotel Company plc is planning to dispose of three of its London-based hotels to Whitbread subsidiary Premier Inn Hotels for £18.6 million.

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Report highlights TMT investor optimism

Investors are likely to be increasing their spending in the technology, media and telecom (TMT) sector this year despite fears of a recession, according to a new report.

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Founder re-connects control of Optilan

One of the founders of a Coventry-based telecom network provider is back in control of the business following a multi-million pound buy-out.

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Finsbury buys into health food sector

Finsbury Food Group plc has acquired a manufacturer of gluten free breads and morning goods together with its gluten free pre-mixes producer to complement the group’s health sector.

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Rachel Elnaugh Interview

Rachel Elnaugh shot to fame in 2005 as one of the investors on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den, but crashed back down when her gift experiences business Red Letter Days went to the wall, along with her career as a dragon

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Government gets behind small business

Capital for Enterprise was launched by the government this week. The new small business financing body is tasked with implementing all financing initiatives from the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).

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Today’s deal headines

In today’s deal headlines demolition firm KDC Contractors has undergone a £12 million management buy-out and adult care provider Care Principles has acquired Watcombe Hall

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AIM feeds animal nutrition company’s growth

A US manufacturer and marketer of animal health and nutrition products is looking for suitable acquisition targets after receiving an eight-figure windfall through joining AIM.

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Energy injection for Spice

Spice plc, a provider of utility support services, has acquired commercial energy broker Energy 2000 Marketing for £2.3 million in cash. An additional payment of up to £3.3 million is to follow in 2009 depending on the company’s results.

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Optilan acquired in NVM-backed MBO

NVM Private Equity has backed the management buy-out (MBO) of Coventry-based telecoms network provider Optilan.

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Stress is lead cause of absenteeism

Three-quarters of HR professionals say the number of employees taking time off with stress-related complaints has risen in the last five years, according to research from recruitment firm Reed.

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Receiverships up due to major banks, says FSB

Private-equity backed companies are facing difficult times. Last year 106 fell into receivership, a rise of nearly 50 per cent from 2006, Paul Driscoll reports