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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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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

Financial Management

A closer look at Sharemark

For companies looking to delist or which have been hit by trading illiquidity, Sharemark could be the answer. James Harris reports

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Deutsche Land attracts interest from Black Sea

Black Sea Global Properties is offering £40 million for AIM-quoted German retail property investor Deutsche Land.

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Praesepe buys The Crystal Rooms

Milton Keynes-based gambling company Praesepe has acquired London gaming centre The Crystal Rooms for a nominal sum.

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Little Chef owner goes into nightclub business

Turnaround investor RCapital, the owner of Little Chef, has acquired 28 bars and nightclubs through a company voluntary agreement.

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Whizzgo bought by City Car Club

City Car Club has acquired car rental rival WhizzGo for an undisclosed sum.

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Analytics is top priority for CIOs

Making better use of data in business decision making is the top priority for chief information officers (CIOs), according to a global survey from IBM.