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Praseeda was Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2016 to 2018.

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The Growth Business news quiz of the year

How well do you know the facts and figures associated with some of the biggest stories to break in 2015?

Mergers & Acquisitions

TT Electronics snaps up Aero Stanrew in £42m deal

Deal also represents a successful exit for Westbridge Capital.

News

Octopus Ventures gives £2m boost to Segura Systems

Segura systems is a leading supplier of retail chain protection.

Mergers & Acquisitions

NetApp announces $870m deal to acquire SolidFire

SolidFire is the market leader for all-flash storage solutions

Private equity

PHD Private Equity gives backing to 1st Class Holidays with £2.5m investment

Manchester-based business provides tailor-made holidays to destinations in Canada, the US and New Zealand.

News

Online marketplace for angel investors launched

The UKBAA DealShare Platform is aimed at private investors, angel investment organisations and early-stage venture capital investors.

News

North-West tech start-ups ‘tapping in’ to networks to flourish

The young companies of the North-West are now better equipped than ever to secure funding and growth: but more can still be done, according to Mils & Reeve partner Paul Knight.

Human Resources

Christmas parties: Are they still relevant for SMEs?

The Christmas party is a tradition as old as the hills: But how can you make sure you get value for money if you still decide to hold it?

News

Rule changes unlikely to halt the momentum of VCTs

Paul Latham, Managing Director of Octopus Investments, explains why recent changes to legislation shouldn't be misinterpreted as a lack of support for VCTs themselves.

Financial Management

What help can small businesses get from the government?

The government is often talking about how it wants to help small business: but the good news is there are practical ways it is offering its support to SMEs.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Alibaba snaps up South China Morning Post in £175m deal

Newspaper group becomes latest acquisition for Chinese internet unicorn.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Connexity completes fourth acquisition in two years with Hitwise deal

Digital marketing company completes deal to take company of Experian's hands.