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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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What I’m reading now

Great Brand Stories: Innocent: Building a brand from nothing but fruit, by John Simmons (published by Cyan Books) - reviewed by Richard Warmsley, head of internet on the move, T-Mobile UK

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Why IT security is vital

The internet is providing rich pickings for the criminal underworld. Mark Dixon, an IT manager at EMS, which provides wireless alarms, says he used to spend two to three days a week cleaning infected PCs.

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NVM backs Foreman Roberts buy-out

A building services consultant which worked on the new Wembley Stadium has been bought by its management for £14.7 million.

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July 11th headlines

In today's headlines Hill Station plc, an ice cream manufacturer, has raised £720,000 through a new loan stock issue and agreed to buy rival firm Real Ice for some £750,000.

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AIM-listed conglomerate invests in shipping operator

An African conglomerate with a portfolio of investments across the continent has paid US$6 million (£3 million) for a 45 per cent stake in a South African shipping line.

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Beringea backs digital media group

Venture capital firm Beringea, manager of the ProVen VCTs, has led a round of investment in digital media business Harmony Media Group.

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Pathway One chooses PLUS

IT firm Pathway One has selected PLUS as its preferred listing destination, debuting with a £2.05 million market cap following an introduction handled by adviser St Helen's Capital.

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Early shine from solar cells maker

Friday witnessed first dealings in Jetion, a Chinese maker of high-performance solar cells and solar modules chaired by distinguished industry figure Dipesh Shah.

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Pearls of the orient plump for AIM

Two profitable Malaysian debutantes have added spice to AIM this fortnight past, among them Plant Offshore, an oil and gas services business.

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New chairman at Ingenious

Ingenious Media, which manages the Ingenious Live VCTs, has announced the appointment of Peter Shawyer as its chairman.

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Tenon makes third acquisition in a month

Accountancy and advisory firm Tenon Group has strengthened its position in the North of England after acquiring Unity, which specialises in recovery and insolvency services.

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MNH buys Platinum Fleet Management

MNH Vehicle Contracts, a vehicle hire and management specialist, has bought one of its Yorkshire rivals.