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).

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.

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Tracsis acquires SIS

Tracsis, a provider of consultancy services for the transport sector, has acquired software company Safety Information Systems (SIS) for up to £515,000. 

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Buy-out firms in trouble

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Balderton-backed Yoox in IPO

Online fashion retailer Yoox has completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the Milan stock exchange, allowing a partial exit for Balderton Capital.

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Helvetia buys City Gate and TAM

Swiss private banking group Helvetia Wealth has acquired UK financial advisory firms City Gate Money Managers and TAM Asset Management for an undisclosed sum.