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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).

News

Provexis wins government grant

A developer of medical food and dietary supplements has secured EU approval for one of its products and won a grant to support further research.

News

Octopus backs Phase Vision

Phase Vision, a manufacturer of optical inspection tools, has received £1.1 million from funds managed by Octopus Ventures.

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British Gas buys Energy and Building Management

British Gas owner Centrica Plc has acquired Energy and Building Management Solutions Limited (BMSL) for up to £3.2 million. 

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Sheffield Industrial acquires local rival

Sheffield Industrial Saws has acquired local rival Spear & Jackson International out of administration for an undisclosed sum.

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HSBC forecasts growth of ‘supercities’

Cities such as Newcastle and Brighton will become hubs for enterprise and innovation in future, according to a study from HSBC.

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Sellers get a raw deal 

Aside from accepting lower prices, entrepreneurs trying to sell a business are struggling with increasingly unfavourable terms, according to the European M&A Survey 2009, conducted by London-based law firm CMS Cameron McKenna. 

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Advanced Plasma Power in joint venture

Waste-to-energy company Advanced Plasma Power has formed a joint venture with private equity fund Leveraged Green Energy to deploy its technology.

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Finance Wales backs Outlook Expeditions

The Welsh Assembly’s investment arm, Finance Wales, has backed Snowdonia-based Outlook Expeditions with a six-figure sum.

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Sugar and Branson driving business ambition

Adults under 25 are more likely to have Alan Sugar or Richard Branson as their role models than Paris Hilton or Madonna, according to a survey.

Expansion

Business tips from Tim Smit

Tim Smit, founder and chief executive of Cornwall tourist attraction The Eden Project, explains why he distrusts business jargon and believes the best ideas are dreamed up around the kitchen table.

News

The smallest camcorder in the world

The march to miniaturise everything continues with this palm-held digital camcorder from Sony.

Legislation and Regulation

The de facto director trap

When a business becomes insolvent, it's not only formally appointed directors who could be held legally responsible, writes Sam Pandya, an associate at law firm Matthew Arnold & Baldwin.