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).

Company Flotations

In rude health

Received wisdom has it that recruitment companies get decimated in recessions. But received wisdom is often wrong, as Kate Bleasdale, the founder of AIM-listed Healthcare Locums, is amply demonstrating.

News

Cash is king for consumers

More money was withdrawn from cash machines in May than in any other month since records began, according to LINK, the ATM operator.

Human Resources

Holiday pay: in sickness and in health

Do employees accrue holiday during long-term sick leave? A recent court judgment throws light on the issue, writes Christina Morton, an employment specialist from law firm Withers.

News

Funding boost for Tanfield

Electric vehicle maker Tanfield will receive £1.6 million funding to develop and trial vehicles from the Government's Technology Strategy Board.

News

More acquisitions for CloserStill

Private equity firm NVM has said it will back further acquisitions in the exhibitions and events industry for portfolio company CloserStill.

News

Solar power technology company in funding boost

Enecsys, a Cambridge-based developer of technology to increase the effectiveness of solar power systems, has secured $10 million (£6 million).

Financial Management

Green tax breaks and loans

A look at tax breaks and interest-free loans available to businesses investing in green technology or energy efficiency.

News

New fund for green UK businesses

Triodos, an "ethical" bank, has launched a fund to invest in growing cleantech businesses in the UK under the Enterprise Investment Scheme.

Financial Management

Late payment interest and compensation: the basics

A quick overview on late payment interest and compensation from debt recovery specialist Lovetts.

News

Frog Capital doubles recycling company stake

London-based venture firm Frog Capital has doubled its stake in industrial recycling business SiC Processing by purchasing shares from other investors.

News

Lending low for businesses

Lending to businesses fell by the largest amount in nine years over May, says a report by the Bank of England.

News

NetPlay slashes loss

Acquisitive interactive gaming concern NetPlay TV cut annual pre-tax losses from £4.3 million to £993,000 on doubled turnover.