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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).

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Epi-V wins further backing from LDC

Oil and gas services investor Epi-V has won fresh funding from private equity backer LDC to go out and seek new deals.

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Calypso Soft Drinks completes refinancing

US financial services firm GE Capital has provided a refinancing package of £9.2 million to Wales-based Calypso Soft Drinks.

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International Power buys AIM PowerGen

London-based International Power has acquired AIM PowerGen Corporation (AIM), a Canada-based wind farm developer, from Renewable Energy Generation for up to C$189 million (£109 million). 

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Pure malt speakers

This numbers among the more unlikely uses for old whisky barrels.

Entrepreneurs

Ten ways to retain customers

Here are ten ways to hang on to existing customers in the downturn without having to slash your prices.

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Employment tax rules stifle growth

Britain's economic recovery is being hindered by complex employment tax rules, according to research by accountancy firm BDO.

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Sportpost secures funds despite personal tragedy

Sports website Sportpost has raised £400,000 from investors including chef Raymond Blanc after one of its directors suffered a serious accident.

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Sovereign-backed Kinetics in sixth deal

Gas installation and maintenance group Kinetics, owned by private equity firm Sovereign Capital, has made its sixth acquisition.

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Tideway investors achieve exit

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Adecco buys Spring Group

The UK division of Zurich-based recruitment firm Adecco Group has acquired rival Spring Group for an undisclosed sum. 

Venture Capital Funding

The secret of search funds 

There can't be many asset classes that boast an average IRR of 52 per cent. Search funds, in which an inexperienced entrepreneur is backed by angel investors to search for and acquire a business, have this enviable distinction.

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Country Spotlight: China 

With strong headline figures, China remains an exciting possibility for daring foreign companies. James Harris reports