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).

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SnackTime buys Snack in The Box

SnackTime, a Berkshire-based operator of food and drink vending machines, has acquired MBM Business Systems, the owner of rival Snack in The Box (SITB) for £1.5 million in cash.  

Human Resources

Reorganising the workforce

There are plenty of opportunities for reshaping the workforce, but the threat of legal action is never far away. James Harris reports 

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Method bought by Boom


Boom Extreme Publishing, a subsidiary of Cardiff-based television production company Boomerang Plus, has acquired multimedia publisher Method for an undisclosed sum.

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Universities in £24.3 million knowledge transfer deal

The 12 universities in the West Midlands region have been awarded £24.3 million to increase partnerships with local companies.

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Cattles Invoice Finance relaunches

Business finance specialist Cattles Invoice Finance has relaunched as Absolute Invoice Finance with a new £100 million fund.

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HMV acquires stake in 7digital

Entertainment retailer HMV has acquired a 50 per cent stake in 7digital, a media company, for £7.7 million in cash.

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DFJ Esprit to manage 3i VC companies

Private equity group 3i has sold off several of its European-based investee companies, which will now be managed by venture capital (VC) firm DFJ Esprit.

Growth Planning

Eight myths about flexible working

Flexible working is a growing trend, but it still encounters some resistance from traditionalists. Here's why they're wrong.

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Regency Mines in equity deal

US-based investment manager Yorkville has provided AIM-listed Regency Mines with a standby equity distribution agreement (SEDA) of £3 million.

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Bridges Ventures exits Insurance Dialogue

Insurance Dialogue, a specialist in the over-50s market, has been acquired by underwriter Equity Insurance Group for an undisclosed sum.

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Rurelec refinances

South American power generator Rurelec has issued £2.5 million of 12 per cent 2011 convertible loan notes after losing an interim £3.1 million.

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Hard times on AIM

Bircham Dyson Bell’s Andrew Chadwick takes a look at illiquid stocks, crashing share prices and why CEOs are scrambling to go private