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).

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Caveat vendor

Gaining approval for deals and avoiding shareholder revolts are just two reasons to keep track of who owns your company.

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Tax relief important for investors

Private investor syndicate Hotbed has called on the coalition government to increase, rather than limit or scrap, tax relief for investors in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of the review of the tax system.

Growth Planning

Eastern prospects: India vs China

With high-level British delegations having visited both China and India recently, GB details why there has never been a better time for UK exporters to explore the potential of these increasingly influential markets.

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Confidence returns to UK private equity

The number of private equity backed deals soared by more than a third this year, prompting analysts to say there has been a return in confidence to the UK buy-outs market.

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S Lucas Group in MBO

Painting and commercial fit-out contractor S Lucas has undergone a management buy-out (MBO) led by MD Danny Lucas.

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Faversham House in management buy-out

The publisher of titles including Heating & Ventilation Review and DIY Week has undergone a management buy-out (MBO).

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AlexandAlexa backed by £1.5 million

Online luxury children’s clothing retailer AlexandAlexa has secured £1.5 million from MMC Ventures in a deal which will see the private equity firm take a minority stake in the business.

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Denbe Western buy-out aided by £140,000

Finance Wales has backed the management buy-out of Cardiff-based events and exhibition business Denbe Western with a £140,000 investment.

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Conflow and Bestobell Valves in joint MBO

YFM Private Equity has supported to the management buy-out (MBO) of Sheffield manufacturing businesses Conflow and Bestobell Valves.

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Albion Ventures invests £2 million in solar panels

Albion Ventures announces a £2 million investment in domestic solar panel installer Engensa that will enable the company to provide free solar energy to homeowners in two towns in the south of England.

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British Salt acquired for £93 million

India’s Tata Chemicals has acquired salt producer British Salt for £93 million in a deal which will see the conglomerate further increase its presence in the UK food and agriculture sectors.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Online Presence – How websites should reflect your brand

Four entrepreneurs discuss how their website reflects their brand.