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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Rising star Stephen Casey

Stephen Casey has built his temporary structures company, Accio Group, into a solid business with a revenue of
£2.7 million.

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The next big thing – 3D Television

Bursting out of the cinema screens and into our homes, 3D technology is set to make its televisual debut, with several manufacturers poised to release 3D-ready sets this year.

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Object of desire

Laptops: once deemed a revolutionary product, enabling executives to throw their computer in a bag, hop on the train and give a winning presentation. Now, thanks to the BlackBerry Presenter, they might soon be consigned to the scrapheap of technology history.

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Change management

Disillusionment and uncertainty is leading a growing number of managers to quit their jobs, claims the Chartered Management Institute.

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VCTs set for bumper year

Leading managers of venture capital trusts (VCTs) have predicted a lucrative year of fundraising for the tax-efficient vehicles, which invest in growing companies.

Human Resources

Training issues

Four years ago, Lord Leitch was tasked with assessing the nation’s skills to see how well placed we were to compete in the global economy.

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RainStor raises Series B round

Data management software company RainStor has raised US$7.5 million (£5 million) from institutional and strategic investors.

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Carbon Trust joins Oxsensis investors

High temperature sensor developer Oxsensis has raised £3 million in a fundraising round including new investor Carbon Trust Investments.

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New fund for European web start-ups

An investment fund has been launched with €6 million reserved for backing internet and mobile start-ups in Europe.

Entrepreneurs

Minicab monarch: John Griffin

John Griffin is the man behind Addison Lee, an acquisitive, multi-million pound minicab business which is taking on the might of London's black taxi drivers.

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Terrace Hill ponders fund launch

Property group Terrace Hill is ‘actively considering’ launching a residential fund after trimming annual losses to £27 million.

Venture Capital Funding

Are fundraising prospects improving?

Mark Tasker, a specialist in the technology sector at corporate law firm Fox Williams, considers the current outlook for businesses seeking funding.