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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.

Growth Planning

Using interim managers as post-deal reinforcements

Once the deal has been sealed, interim managers can ensure it delivers on its initial objectives, says recruitment specialist Archer Mathieson.

Exit Strategies

Playing a waiting game

Public-to-private deals drive the buy-out market as more traditional deals grind to a halt. Mark Dunne reports

News

Diamond deal for De Beers

AIM-listed miner Petra Diamonds has acquired a 75 per cent stake in Tanzania's Williamson diamond mine from Chevlot Holdings, a unit of De Beers, for US$10 million (£5.7 million).

News

Weir disposes of Canadian subsidiary

A Scottish engineering giant has continued its strategy of disposing of its non-core assets by selling a Canadian industrial product distributor.

News

Quotient Bioscience nets £35 million

A provider of analytical services for bioscience and sport has secured an investment of £35 million from private equity firm TA Associates, which takes a minority stake in the company.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Local search: get noticed

Most internet users use local search techniques to locate products and services in their area. Steve Barnes, CEO of online search specialist Infoserve, explains how you can get in on the action.

News

Indus raises £25m on AIM

An oil and gas exploration and development company is to expand its interests in India after raising £25 million on AIM.

News

London Capital bets on Gibraltar deal

Financial services group London Capital Plc has strengthened its spread betting operations with the acquisition of Gibraltar company FuturesBetting.com.

News

Fairfield Greenwich Group merger with Banque Benedict Hentsch

US hedge fund Fairfield Greenwich Group has merged with Swiss private bank Banque Benedict Hentsch, bringing their managed assets to US$18 billion (£10.2 billion).

News

Interview: Lesley Gavin

Lesley Gavin insight into technology and innovation today points the way ahead for business tomorrow.

News

CT to expand with £2m investment

CT Holdings, a maker of products for children’s bedrooms and a supplier of fabrics, has announced plans to boost its product range after securing a £2 million investment from Bank of Scotland Corporate.

News

SQS tests the waters with Validate deal

SQS, a private software testing business, has increased its presence in the Nordic countries with the acquisition of Validate Technology Svenska for undisclosed terms.