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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.

Entrepreneurs

Jonathan Clark: What I wish I’d known

Jonathan Clark founded direct marketing agency Clark McKay & Walpole in 1995 with Janet McKay. By September this year he had created a business boasting revenues of £9.1 million and operating profits of £900,000.

Technology

3G: The next big thing

3G has been touted as the hi-tech future for mobiles. It promises faster bandwidth, making possible applications such as video messaging, email, games and the ability to download film trailers and music.

Technology

Intelligent data systems

Trade Appliances, a retailer of built-in kitchen appliances, has spent over £300,000 in the last three years building a bespoke web-based, e-business system.

News

Need to know…R&D finance

Businesses involved in leading-edge research and development projects have the opportunity to bid for a share of £80 million, as part of a Government initiative to boost the level of innovation in the UK.

Growth Planning

Recruiting a second-in-command for your business

Deciding to recruit a second-in-command is a difficult choice to make – and finding the right person can prove just as trying. But, if you get it right, it can radically transform your business.

News

Israeli debut for OFEX

Pinchas Dror, an Israeli diplomat and industrialist, is seeking to bring Ofex its first Israeli company in the shape of ESPRO Information Technologies.

Entrepreneurs

Owning it all: Duncan Bannatyne interview

Duncan Bannatyne spent time in the navy - and in jail - before embarking on a career that has made him £115 million.

Growth Planning

Find a niche…and fill it

Businesses don’t have to be based on global blockbusters. You can still make lots of money by in-filling and selling to companies too big to spot the gap.

Growth Planning

Goldmajor blazes a trail

Bob Rontaler is CEO of jewellery firm Goldmajor, which he founded in 1985. Goldmajor distributes own branded collections as well as selected high street brands like Pierre Cardin. This year, Rontaler expects sales to reach £2.5 million.

Technology

How our IT investment almost ended in disaster

Internet retailer I Want One of Those expects to post sales this year of just under £10 million. But a half a million investment in IT nearly scuppered the business, as founders David and Tim Booth explain.

Alternative Finance for Business

A cup of tea with…Hugh Parnell

Hugh Parnell is director of business angel network Great Eastern Investment Forum. It has recently launched On the side of the angels, a campaign aimed at supporting existing angels and encouraging more people to become angels.

PR and Marketing Strategy

How to get ahead in networking

7am might not be everyone's idea of the best time to generate leads, but for members of Business Network International (BNI), the earlier they start, the better.