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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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Anglia Business Solutions acquires IT rival

Cambridge-based IT company Anglia Business Solutions has acquired Norwich-based rival Supply Chain Systems from its US parent AgriWise for an undisclosed sum. For more deals click here.

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Blue Oar becomes Astaire

Broker Blue Oar is changing its name to Astaire after losing £16 million.

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Meridian on the prowl

Meridian Petroleum is contemplating potential new acquisitions after turning a £2.3 million loss into £1.9 million pre-tax profits last year.  

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Pearson acquires Wall Street English

UK-based education and information company Pearson has acquired China-based rival Wall Street English from Wall Street Institute for $145 million (£96.6 million). 

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Six-figure sum for Specle

A developer of software for the print media industry has secured first-round funding of £150,000 to grow its business.

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The next stage of the digital revolution

Peter Hinssen, a professor at London Business School, explains how the increasing computerisation of life will affect your business.

Financial Management

Prepaid cards: the benefits

Using prepaid cards instead of cash, cheques or credit cards could reduce risks and hassle for your business.

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Carter Jonas acquires Dreweatt Neate

London-based estate agent Carter Jonas has merged with Newbury-based rival Dreweatt Neate, and will trade under the Carter Jonas brand. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Recession to boost sales of fake goods

The vast majority of businesses believe that counterfeiting will increase in the recession, according to a survey of 216 companies.

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Robert Dyas in MBO

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Limbo and Brightkite merge

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First Solar snaps up OptiSolar projects