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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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Further deals loom for Morton

Wily city financier Bob Morton, the entrepreneurial catalyst behind the resurgence of accountancy venture Tenon last year (and many others down the years), has wasted no time in completing his first AIM deal of 2008, shepherding Conchango from PLUS to the junior market on January 14th with the help of advisers JM Finn.

Entrepreneurs

Wish I’d known… Rich Ambler

Rich Ambler runs Brighton-based language training business Cactus, which provides courses in 25 languages in 45 countries with clients including Channel 4, Burberry and BT. He shares with GrowthBusiness some of the business and life lessons he's learnt along the way.

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Earmarked for success

Ritchey plc, a manufacturer of ear tags and animal identification products, has just debuted on AIM following its withdrawal from PLUS, raising £6.4 million via a share placing.

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Jelf triple acquisition and placing

Diversified insurance and financial services firm Jelf Group plc (Jelf) has acquired three firms and proposed two placings.

Entrepreneurs

Nick Craven: Widening his company’s offerings

Nick Craven, chief executive of Weatherbys Ventures, says his best business decision was to widen the company's offerings from its traditional remit of horseracing while using skills it already had in-house.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Finding your market niche

As markets mature and consolidate, two things happen: wily entrepreneurs make their fortunes by selling to big businesses, and up-and-coming entrepreneurs need to figure a way to provide an alternative to those high street giants.

Entrepreneurs

Eric McCleneghan: the fastest car on the road

Most business leaders need a break from the stresses of running a company. And then there are those who chill out by doing something even more stressful, like Eric McCleneghan, CEO of discount retailer Premier Direct.

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Ritter raises a glass to growth

Falling alcohol sales have failed to dampen the spirits of Soho Clubs and Bars chief executive Joachim Ritter, who is seeking a backer to fund his expansion plans.

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Down but not out

Speculation about the availability of debt in the post-crunch period is rife. Morag Dickson assesses what it all means for mid-market M&A

Alternative Finance for Business

Industrial Strength Financing

M&A catches up with Jonathan Jenkins, CEO of GE’s Business Finance unit, one of the UK’s biggest asset-based lenders, and keenest business supporter.

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Winning Pitch plc’s strategy in motion

Management consultancy provider Winning Pitch plc has completed its first deal since floating on PLUS last December.

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Tech buy-out fund raises $500 million

Investcorp Technology Partners (ITP), which invests in growing technology businesses, has closed a new $500 million (£252 million) fund, bringing its total assets under management to $1 billion.