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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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Chrysalis VCT invests in Escape Studios

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Light Blue Optics in Series A extension

Cambridge-based Light Blue Optics has raised an additional $15 million to develop its laser display technology.

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CVS acquires Falkland Veterinary Clinic

CVS Group Plc, a Norfolk-based provider of veterinary services, has acquired the Falkland Veterinary Clinic for an undisclosed sum. 

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Graze.com backed by Lovefilm investors

Healthy snack company Graze.com has raised £2 million from two of the venture capital backers of DVD rental business Lovefilm.

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Waste treatment fund nets £17.5 million

New Earth Solutions, a Dorset-based waste treatment and renewable energy company, has raised £17.5 million for its investment sub-fund in the fund's first year.

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Investec debt for Graphite-backed TMP

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Avisen on Inca trail

Avisen Plc, an AIM-quoted performance management specialist, has acquired rival Inca Holdings for £3.5 million. 

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System C buys Liquidlogic

System C, a Kent-based provider of IT products and services to the health care sector, has acquired Leeds-based rival Liquidlogic for up to £14.2 million.

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SMEs don’t see bank managers

According to new research, it’s not just contestants on Deal or No Deal who don’t get to see the banker.

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WPP acquires Saffron Hill

WPP Plc, through its operating company Added Value, has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Saffron Hill Research Pte and Saffron Hill Philippines, market research companies in Singapore and the Philippines.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Colouring your brand

The use of colour is a vital element in any branding or rebranding strategy. Roger Rundle, a director at communications agency The Team, analyses what different colour palettes say about the companies that use them. 

Company Flotations

Small-cap success stories

AIM and PLUS may be flagging at the moment, but the markets are still turning out some outstanding success stories.