About

Hunter was the Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2012 to 2014, before moving on to Caspian Media Ltd to be Editor of Real Business.

News

Paladin Group moves to trade ownership following sale by NVM Private Equity

NVM Private Equity has closed its second deal in a week by exiting its interest in Paladin Group.

News

Magnomatics gets IP Group and Fusion IP as equity backers in £2.5 million deal

A business spun out from the University of Sheffield has raised £2.5 million of investment to complete development of its hybrid and electrical car motors.

Opinion

Kickstarting a chain of lawsuits?

Crowdfunding is new to the financing game and it’s posing a few problems when it comes to legitimacy.

News

Kay Review on equity markets will ‘help restore trust’, says Vince Cable

The coalition government has published its response to the Kay Review, a study on the UK equity markets.

Entrepreneurs

Keep an eye on all aspects of the business

Despite recruiting someone specifically to do office-based operational support, Raj Sukkersudha, managing director of Q3 Internet Services, ended up having to repair the errors of his new hire.

News

Video: Entrepreneurialism champion YTKO picks up top prize at EEPA Awards

Bev Hurley, CEO of YTKO, explains how award-winning project Outset encourages those in disadvantaged communities to start their own businesses.

Entrepreneurs

Tom Allason’s journey from fake ID purveyor to e-commerce trailblazer

Ahead of delivery company Shutl's US launch in 2013, founder and CEO Tom Allason sits down with GrowthBusiness to explain how he came to offer 1 per cent of his business to Usain Bolt.

News

Ken Bates sells Leeds United to GFH Capital to bring in squad development capital

Leeds United Football Club has been acquired by a Dubai-based investment bank.

News

Legal headache for start-ups leading to bias towards temp workers

Companies are increasingly turning to temporary staff rather than recruiting full-time employees.

News

Haystack Dryers links up with NVM Private Equity to blow into Asian markets

Haystack Dryers will now look to expand into new sectors after securing the backing of NVM Private Equity.

News

Employee Ownership Pilot makes £150 million pot available to businesses

A government initiative has been announced that will allow businesses to bid for a share of a £150 million pot to create the training schemes they need to grow their companies.

News

Ventilation experts breathe in investment 

Natural ventilation specialist Breathing Buildings has secured £1 million in second round funding to expand its business both in the UK and internationally.

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