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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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Tax climbdown on the cards

A move by HM Treasury to tax intellectual property (IP) on UK companies with foreign subsidiaries seems set to be ditched after a backlash by businesses.

News

Tech stocks on the wane

Software companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are maintaining a strong average share price performance (up 19 per cent).

Entrepreneurs

Promoting from within

The average cost of bringing in a new employee is £4,500 to £8,000, according to figures from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. So it’s no surprise that promoting internally is popular with employers.

News

Big Canadian deal for Entertainment One

A film and television content provider has established itself as a producer and distributor in Canada following a treble acquisition.

Technology

Deduplication

Too much information can really bring your business down. The amount of data stored by businesses may surpass the world’s storage capacity by 2010, claims market research firm IDC.

Technology

Green power

‘It’s not about green as much as it is reducing operating costs,’ says Kevin Klustner, the CEO of energy management specialist Verdiem. ‘The green component is interesting and relevant and topical, but in the end it saves money.’

Technology

Insider security threats: top tips

The recent exposure of insider trading at The Body Shop demonstrates that the greatest security threats to a business can come from within.

News

Chemring deal boosts
US business

A Hampshire-based defence systems developer has enhanced its position in the US pyrotechnic market through the acquisition of an Illinois-based company.

News

Laxey makes TDG bid

Hedge fund manager Laxey Partners has reached an agreement with the board of transport and logistics specialist TDG Plc to buy the group.

News

Matrix puts finishing touches to MBO

Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a cosmetic repair services provider to the UK construction and housing industry, has undergone a management buy-out led by MD Rob Mouser and backed by Matrix Private Equity.

News

South African firm strengthens UK operations

South African financial services firm Sanlam has built on its UK operations with the acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Buckles Holdings.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Profiting from recession

A brave breed of CEOs are determined to come through the downturn leaner, stronger and more profitable. Marc Barber reports