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).

Company Flotations

Life as a plc

Keith Neilson, CEO of AIM-listed software company Craneware, tells GB about the joys and challenges of being a quoted company.

Opinion

The problem with mergers

The vast majority of corporate mergers don't deliver the expected benefits. So what chance has the coalition government?

Entrepreneurs

Good manager, bad manager

They’re the fulcrum of a company on a fast growth trajectory. But they're also adept at playing politics and keeping the boss happy. So what makes a good middle manager and how do you spot a bad one?

Opinion

Body language and business

Paul Luen, CEO of manufacturer Martek Marine, reveals what he learnt from The Definitive Book of Body Language.

News

LXB Retail acquires new sites

Real estate investment company LXB Retail has acquired two new retail sites for £22.7 million.

News

Marwyn hopes to double money on Melorio sale

Vocational training provider Melorio has received a takeover offer from media company Pearson, raising prospects of an exit for its backer, Marwyn.

News

ISIS sells TravelJigsaw

Online car rental company TravelJigsaw has been acquired by travel agent Priceline, providing an exit for investor ISIS Private Equity.

News

Hanse Ventures seeks web start-ups

A venture capital house has been established which promises to help web entrepreneurs with bright ideas develop them into businesses.

News

Investment for New Earth Solutions

News

Manx Financial on the prowl

Manx Financial is looking for takeovers in insurance and banking as it taps investors for £1.8 million.

News

Brightside raises £9m warchest

Insurance broker Brightside is raising £9 million to buy two companies from its founding shareholders.

News

Kea Petroleum goes offshore

New Zealand-focused Kea Petroleum has acquired a new offshore interest after raising £7 million.