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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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IDEX to acquire IETG

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Tanzanite One target of PE bid

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Glaxo to buy Biotene

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US Samson acquires Willis & Gambier

Samson Holding, the parent company of Universal Furniture, Legacy Classic Furniture and Craftmaster Furniture in the US, has acquired the assets of British furniture brand Willis & Gambier, whose products are sold in House of Fraser, Laura Ashley and Marks & Spencer.

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British Gas New Energy acquires Semplice

Centrica plc, through its British Gas New Energy division, has acquired low carbon solutions company Semplice Energy, for £1.5 million in cash.

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Abbey Protection agrees Accountax move

Legal insurance firm Abbey Protection has agreed to buy Accountax, an accountancy, tax and employment law consultancy.

Growth Planning

Overseas distribution dos and don’ts

GrowthBusiness talks to entrepreneurs who have cracked overseas markets, including a laser manufacturer and a distributor of Hello Kitty-branded mobile phones.

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Entrepreneur Interview – Marc Koska – Founder of Star Syringe

Marc Koska’s spent 24 years working on his single-use syringe, which is designed to reduce the spread of disease in poor countries. His company Star Syringe is now profitable with revenues of £1.5 million.

Alternative Finance for Business

Going for grants

It's not easy to get government grant funding (for which the agencies involved make few apologies) but there are genuine opportunities available for those who persevere. Ernst & Young Director Nigel Wilcock demystifies the process.

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Investment veteran airs fears over UK biotech

Sir Christopher Evans may have raised £100 million this year, but he is still worried about the lack of investment in the UK's biotech industry. He spoke to Mark Dunne

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UK M&A surge in September, claims Deloitte

M&A activity in the UK has picked up in the past month after a third quarter decline, according to research by business advisory firm Deloitte.

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Floor screen specialist secures six-figure sum

Flasma, a company which has developed a floor-based screen system, has received an investment of ₤350,000.