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.

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International Women's Day: From Iraq fighter to countryside entrepreneur

To coincide with International Women's Day, female entrepreneur Jenny Griffiths tells us about her journey from overseas soldier to business builder.

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Albion Ventures secures the NHS as trade buyer for Nelson House development

A first joint venture hospital acquisition between the NHS and a private healthcare provider has resulted in the purchase of a mental health rehabilitation institution.

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Management team of Whelan Refining buys stake back from Bridges Ventures

Bridges Ventures has sold its interest in Whelan Refining and netted itself a 4.7x return on a seven-year investment.

Financial Management

How to get ready for real-time information (RTI) tax reporting

RTI comes into effect on 6 April and it will affect all UK employers and their employees. Helen Harvey, payroll director at Payrole, provides her top tips for getting ready in time and remaining a conscientious employer.

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BDRC survey highlights lack of SME awareness for government funding schemes

The Funding for Lending Scheme is failing to factor into SME business strategy after research revealed that only 23 per cent are aware of the initiative.

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Former Google head helps sow the seed for Irish e-commerce business Yours Florally

A seed round for flower delivery service Yours Florally has been secured so that the business can target penetration into the UK.

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Top-up capital for Octopus Investments portfolio company Metrasens

A second funding injection from Octopus Investments is set to fuel the growth ambitions of technology company Metrasens.

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Second EIS/SEIS fund from Mercia Fund Management aimed at tax-break-seeking investors

Mercia Fund Management has launched its second hybrid EIS/SEIS fund ahead of an announcement regarding the first investments made from its maiden fund.

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Lack of MBO cash could be problematic for business succession plans

Businesses hoping to pass on the mantle to management teams may have to look away from management buy-outs, new research suggests.

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Anaplan raises $30 million to fund expansion efforts in locations including the UK

Cloud software company Anaplan has added to its venture capital takings by securing $30 million (£19.8 million) through a deal led by Meritech Capital.

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LDC CEO Darryl Eales joins E2Exchange as chairman

The London Entrepreneurial Exchange has undergone a re-naming process and appointed a new chairman.

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Uni spin-out becomes first water deal for The North West Fund for Energy & Environmental

A business founded on technology developed at the University of Bradford has secured backing from the North West Fund for Energy & Environmental.

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