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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.

Human Resources

Relieving the HR burden

With a barrage of recent changes to employee legislation, from maternity rights to age discrimination, employers could be forgiven for feeling a bit swamped by HR issues.

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Entrepreneur snaps up MS Industrial Services

A northeast-based entrepreneur has bought an industrial cleaning and waste disposal company as part of a plan to build an environmental services group.

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Ingenious launches film distribution fund

Media investment group Ingenious is looking to raise euro150 million (£103 million) to launch a fund dedicated to film distribution.

Entrepreneurs

Arron Banks and John Gannon talk about serial deal making

For some entrepreneurs, buying a business is not only a full-time occupation, it's a pastime as well. Bristol-based entrepreneurs Arron Banks and John Gannon talk about serial deal making.

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Colliers acquires building consultants

Commercial real estate consultants Colliers CRE has bought Huthwaite Building Consultants for £1.1 million. The acquirer will pay £770,000 in cash and the balance in shares.

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Camco buys energy management consultants

Carbon credit specialist Camco International plans to expand its projects in the UK and the US after acquiring Bradshaw Consulting.

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Sovereign Capital boosts mental health portfolio

Parallel Options, which supports adults with mental health needs or learning disabilities, has been bought by private equity firm Sovereign Capital.

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Core beats fundraising forecasts

Against an apparently unfriendly VCT fundraising environment, Core Capital has topped its £20 million fundraising target by tugging in an impressive £21.7 million for its fourth and fifth VCTs.

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YFM ready to spend £145 million

With a £10 million top-up offer for its British Smaller Companies VCT, private equity group YFM now has a total of £145 million to invest in its chosen SME companies.

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Management triumvirate buy SIS

A northeast-based surveying specialist is moving to new premises after being bought by its management. Survey Inspection Systems (SIS) was sold to a three-strong team for an undisclosed sum.

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Expansion for sweet retailer

Sweet Cred, which sells branded novelty confectionary, has received expansion capital of £5 million from private equity firm Octopus Investments. Alistair Brew from Octopus is joining Sweet Cred’s board, along with Harry Drnec, the former managing director of Red Bull.

Company Flotations

Changing times

The first quarter of 2007 has been anything but dull for companies on AIM, with hostile bids and new tighter rules for nomads to the fore.