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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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Better Capital-backed Gardner buys Blade

Investment firm Better Capital, founded by venture capitalist Jon Moulton, has backed aerospace supplier Gardner Group's acquisition of the Blade Tooling Company and Blade Technology.

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Gardner buys Blade assets

Aerospace supplier Gardner Group has acquired Blade Tooling Company and Blade Technology from administration for £600,000.

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Tricor Aldbridge buys ATC Solutions

Corporate advisory firm Tricor Aldbridge has acquired tax and accounting adviser ATC Solutions.

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Interest rates could rise to 5 per cent: Moulton

British venture capitalist Jon Moulton says the success of the UK economy this year will be decided by interest rates, adding that a base rate of 5 per cent ‘could occur’ within 12 months because of soaring inflation.

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Manufacturers buoyed by exports, squeezed by costs

Exports are driving a recovery in Britain's manufacturing sector but businesses have warned prices will increase on both domestic and international orders, finds research from the CBI.

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Ingenious launches third media fund

Ingenious Media Investments has launched a third fund that will invest in entertainment companies producing films, video games and television programmes.

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General Atlantic buys into Kaspersky

Investment firm General Atlantic has become the second largest shareholder in internet security provider Kaspersky Lab after acquiring a number of the business’s secondary shares.

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Refresco acquires Spumador

3i-backed soft drinks giant Refresco has agreed to acquire the Italian drinks company Spumador.

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Amazon acquires Lovefilm as VCs exit

Global online retailing giant Amazon.com has taken full control of European DVD and games rental business Lovefilm, allowing the company’s venture capital (VC) investors to cash out.

Entrepreneurs

Overcome workplace stress

With stress being one of the leading causes of sick days, easing the symptoms should be at the top of every agenda.

Financial Management

Improving your business credit status

Clive Newell, director of business services provider Halagen, explains how businesses can get and maintain a good credit rating.

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Second shareholder for Moleskine

Notebook and diaries maker Moleskine has secured a second major shareholder in venture capital firm Index Ventures.