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).

Entrepreneurs

Rob Marcus: a family affair

Chat Moderators director Rob Marcus explains why his best business decision was giving his wife a job at the company.

News

The UK economy in 2010

Britain's GDP shrank 0.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2009, making this the longest recession since records began. GB speaks to entrepreneurs, investors and experts to find out how confident they are about next year.

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International SOS acquires Abermed

Medical assistance provider International SOS has acquired Abermed, a UK-based provider of occupational health and remote medical services to the energy sector.

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Randall & Quilter snaps up Goldstreet

Non-life insurance run-off specialist Randall & Quilter Investment has acquired a majority stake in US reinsurer Goldstreet.

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NVM sells Abermed

Private equity firm NVM has sold its investment in offshore medics service Abermed to medical assistance provider International SOS.

Alternative Finance for Business

Key assets

Leumi ABL’s Phil Woodward talks to James Harris about the recovering appetite for asset-based lending.

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Best Buy deal cheers MBL 

Home entertainment products distributor MBL has clinched a UK supply deal with world-leading electrical retailer Best Buy of the USA.

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T4 Media snaps up Alvern

Outdoor advertising specialist T4 Media has acquired Alvern Media. The seven-strong team at Alvern will relocate to T4 Media’s new headquarters in London in early 2010.

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Firestone remains upbeat

Firestone Diamonds expects to jointly develop its £25 million Jwaneng project with De Beers and the Botswana government.

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Meals-on-wheels supplier goes bust

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Advent pursues Matalan

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Longshot seeks acquisitions in leisure

Investment firm Longshot has secured more than £30 million to acquire companies in the leisure sector and is in early discussions with potential targets.