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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Global Plastics Solutions in MBI  

Sheffield-based Global Plastics Solutions has acquired the Cornish business Orchid Plastics.

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Rescue funding for Redstone

IT equipment outfit Redstone has arranged an £8.5 million rescue funding.

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The Art Group bought by Pyramid

Pyramid International has bought framed print producer The Art Group out of administration.

Growth Planning

China’s rising star: opportunities in Shandong

With 17 bustling cities and a population of more than 94 million, Shandong province in eastern China offers British businesses a world of potential, writes Andrew Cahn, chief executive of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

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Allied Glass in MBO

Barclays Private Equity has acquired Allied Glass in a £75 million secondary MBO.

Growth Planning

Accelerating business growth – 5 case studies

As economic recovery takes hold, it's time to forget recession and focus on growth.

Venture Capital Funding

Government help for SMEs

With bank funding for ambitious businesses still in short supply, the government could do more to help, argues Chris Allner, MD of Octopus Ventures.

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Moonfruit wins cash for global push

DIY website building company Moonfruit has raised $2.25 million (£1.5 million) to invest in further international expansion.

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Duvas Technologies raises £915,000

Gas analysis specialist Duvas Technologies has secured £915,000 of equity and debt finance from existing and new shareholders.

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Tawa to buy Island Capital

Insurance service provider Tawa is to acquire Island Capital for over £4.8 million.

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DCC to acquire Comtrade

DCC has agreed to acquire Comtrade for up to €21.2 million (£17.3 million).

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Pyramid buys The Art Group

The Art Group, which supplies framed prints on behalf of museums and galleries such as the Tate, has been bought out of administration.