About

Nick was the Managing Editor for growthbusiness.co.uk when it was owned by Vitesse Media, before moving on to become Head of Investment Group and Editor at What Investment and thence to Head of Intermediary Communications at The Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

Financial Management

Pre-Budget Report 2009: the key points for businesses

Alistair Darling has pledged some help for growing businesses in what might be his last pre-Budget report, but employers will be less pleased about the planned rise in national insurance.

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Tenon to buy RSM Bentley Jennison

Accountancy firm Tenon Group has agreed to acquire West Midlands-based rival RSM Bentley Jennison for up to £76.3 million. 

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AssetCo trims debt

Emergency services support group AssetCo trimmed its debts during a first half in which the AIM-quoted company's underlying performance was ‘significantly ahead’ of the comparable period.

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Consumer legislation overhaul

The EU is set to standardise and extend consumer legislation. Jennifer Edwards, an associate at law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore, looks at what that means for UK businesses.

Human Resources

How share options incentivise

For companies looking for more than finance from its listing, share options can be a tax-efficient way to retain and motivate key staff.

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Nipson Digital Printing in administration

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Vertu acquires David Penman Cars

Car dealership consolidator Vertu Motors has acquired Darlington-based David Penman Cars for £1.1 million.

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New Earth closes funding for two projects

UK waste treatment and renewable energy group New Earth Solutions has raised almost £20 million for two new projects.

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DFJ buys 3i stake in Nimbus

Encore Ventures, a division of venture capitalist DFJ Esprit, has acquired 3i’s stake in business process management company Nimbus.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Making the most of NEDs

Mark Goodridge, CEO of ER Consultants, examines the qualities of an effective non-executive director.

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Lonrho secures £16 million

Africa-focused conglomerate Lonrho has raised £16 million for expansion and wants authority to issue more shares.

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Curzon Park leads Q Chip investment 

Biotech company Q Chip has received £1 million in a funding round led by cleantech venture investor Curzon Park Capital.