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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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Orchard ripe for picking

Aspen Pumps, which specialises in products that remove condensation from air-conditioning systems, has bought Orchard Electronic, a designer and manufacturer of printed circuit boards and miniature air-conditioning pumps.

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Orchard deal ripe for picking

An East Sussex-based manufacturer of pumps and condensers for the air conditioning industry is to develop new products after buying one of its suppliers.

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Management buys Clearwater Hampers

An Internet and mail order-based food and wine gift business has been bought by its management.

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Litorina blooms with EuroFlorist acquisition

Litorina Kapital, a Nordic-focused private equity firm, has bought EuroFlorist, a company that delivers millions of floral greetings, reception flowers, gifts and funeral wreaths around the world.

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Homeserve makes Spanish move

Homeserve plc, an emergency call out and repair specialist, has expanded its operations internationally after buying FCC Construccion’s property repair services business Reparalia in Spain.

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Private equity firm takes Oka Direct stake

The founder of furnishings retailer Oka Direct has sold a majority shareholding in the business to a private equity firm. Annabel Astor remains chief executive after disposing of the equity stake to Fleming Family & Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Technology

Backing up for a rainy day

Businesses that want to stay profitable have to be prepared for anything. This year's floods show how much chaos such 'acts of God' can wreak, wiping out both physical assets and business-critical data, writes John Coulston, enterprise marketing manager at Dell UK.

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Intempo secures development capital

Consumer electronics specialist Intempo Digital is to develop its products in growing technology fields, such as Internet radio and Bluetooth, after securing £11.8 million.

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German property company to invest AIM funds

German property investor Taliesin Property Fund has raised £25.7 million (€37.8 million) and begun trading on AIM.

Growth Planning

Secrets of successful business negotiation

Running a successful company requires negotiating prowess. When it comes to getting the best deal, ensure you’re not letting yourself down, writes Michael Jackson.

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Duo buys toiletries manufacturer

A management duo have bought a Northamptonshire-based toiletries manufacturer from the family that established the business in 1883.

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Jelf buys Bristol broker

Jelf Group plc, a corporate and financial consultancy, has strengthened its business in the southwest after it bought Bristol-based insurance broker John Lampier & Son.