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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.

Legislation and Regulation

IP protection is key to success

Infringement of intellectual property rights is the top concern for owner-managers of fast-growing UK businesses, a survey has found.

Human Resources

Foreign workers to cost more

The introduction of a points-based system for foreigners coming to work in the UK means added costs and responsibilities for employers. Jonathan Goldsworthy, an associate at international law firm Bird & Bird, reveals how the changes will affect companies which employ foreign nationals.

News

Growing business and the Budget

Just seven per cent of growth businesses are expecting good news from the Budget.

Private equity

AIM v Private Equity

The biggest concerns for companies looking to float on AIM are the initial cost, 'Short-termism' and regulation, according to business delegates.

News

Today’s deal headlines

In today’s deal headlines Lighthouse Group has merged with Sumus to create a combined financial services group as electrical engineering firm Grimwood buys rival Hyde Electrical Services

News

More VC backing for Palringo

Palringo, a developer of software that enables mobile phones to operate like walkie-talkies, has received £2.4 million in a new round of venture capital (VC) funding.

News

BAA in duty-free disposal

Airport operator BAA has agreed to sell World Duty Free (WDF) shops to Autogrill SpA of Italy for £546.6 million. The sale is consistent with BAA parent Ferrovial’s non-core asset disposal program.

News

AssetCo to buy rescue training consultancy

A national provider of support services to fire and rescue organisations is to strengthen its offering with the acquisition of a technical safety and rescue training consultancy.

Human Resources

Stepping into the breach

Once the preserve of male managers craving a challenge before retirement, interim management is now attracting more women as a chosen career path.

Alternative Finance for Business

Smooth operators

When Edward Symmons (ES) was drafted in to conduct a valuation of organic foodstuffs as part of an asset-based lending (ABL) transaction earlier this year, it was a perfect symbol...

News

Wolseley plc continues acquisition spree

Reading-based Wolseley plc, a trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to contractors and suppliers of building materials, has completed five bolt-on acquisitions for an aggregate consideration of £33 million.

News

Paladin buys electrical testing business

A Bath company has continued its buy-and-build strategy to create a substantial property services business with the acquisition of an electrical testing company.