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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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Neverlate Executive Alarm Clock

Innovation is alive and well in the world of alarm clocks. We’ve seen clocks that wake you gently with light or rudely with vibration. Now for £39.95 you can purchase possibly the most complicated alarm clock ever invented.

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Synergy initiates
acquisition plan

A company formed to build a group of insurance brokers is celebrating its first acquisition after it completed the takeover of a business in Bedford.

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Resaca returns to Texas
with AIM cash

A Texan oil and gas exploitation company is to add new assets to its portfolio after raising almost £40 million by joining AIM.

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Russian industrialist Vadim Varshavsky buys Alphasteel

Alphasteel, one of Wales' largest steel operations, has been sold by its administrator to Russian industrialist Vadim Varshavsky for £57 million. Read on for more deal headlines.

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SpaDental announces £17m acquisition spree

A dental practice operator is on the hunt for suitable businesses to expand its portfolio after securing a multi-million pound funding package.

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United Drug targets US firm

United Drug Plc, a provider of services to healthcare manufacturers and pharmaceutical retailers, has expanded its operations in the US after completing an acquisition worth tens of millions of pounds.

Human Resources

Creating a great workplace

The Structure Group, a management consultancy specialising in energy and finance, was recently named the second best place to work in the UK by the Great Places to Work Institute. Senior director Jim Hayward explains why the company won the accolade.

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Property sharks stalk cheap deals

Real estate investors with cash in the bank are taking advantage of the stricken market to build their portfolios, according to new research.

Entrepreneurs

Less lonely at the top with executive coaching

No one wants to see ignorance or indecision in their CEO, but leaders are human too. Here's how executive coaching can help.

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TVC tunes into TV and radio company

A Dublin-based investor has become the largest single shareholder in a radio and TV company as part of its on-going strategy of backing public and private businesses in the UK and Ireland.

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Smoothie business to raise £500,000

The Original Smoothie Company, a recent entrant to the UK drinks market, is planning to raise £500,000 by a private placing of four million shares through corporate finance house City One Securities.

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Knowledge bank

Valuing intangible assets is a tough call, especially putting a price on what’s in people’s heads. Andrew MacLeod investigates