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

Endless supports VION Food MBO as it severs ties from Dutch parent company

Rescue investor Endless has turned its efforts to the food production market by backing the management buy-out of VION Food.

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‘Bonfire of excessive red tape’ kicked off by coalition government

Business minister Michael Fallon is giving UK businesses the opportunity to provide some input on the effectiveness of appeals mechanisms by national and local regulators.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs worth £130,000 a year to UK economy, but more SMEs needed

An influx of small and medium-sized enterprises are needed to bring the UK economy back to pre-recession standards, according to new research.

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WestBridge Capital-led MBO for Anglia Business Solutions as it targets US growth

A management team of six has led a buy-out of the software company they work for, with investment help coming from WestBridge Capital.

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Ernst & Young urges British businesses to ditch risk and ‘snap up’ choice M&A assets

The reduction seen in UK M&A during 2012 has continued amongst the continued backdrop of the Eurozone debt crisis.

Legislation and Regulation

Simplifying the patent process in Europe

Can new EU regulation make it easier for businesses to obtain a patent?

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From Houdini through Stringfellow – the casino rebirth of the Hippodrome

After plying his trade building bingo halls in the 1980s and 90s, Simon Thomas has turned his hand to the casino market – and in doing so has breathed life back into a London icon.

Technology

Technology review: Bluetooth keyboard case for the iPad

There are no shortage of tablets on the market, with all manners of shape, size and power represented. But how can accessories boost performance?

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Funding Circle and Zopa revealed as peer-to-peer lenders receiving portion of Business Finance Partnership cash

Peer-to-peer lending platforms Zopa and Funding Circle are set to receive a share of government capital aimed at stimulating lending to small businesses.

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CitySprint delivers Eagle Express buy as buy-and-build acquisition activity continues

A seventh private equity-backed acquisition for CitySprint has seen it snap up Eagle Express Worldwide Couriers.

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Route Monkey closes second £500,000 funding deal with regional backer

Vehicle tracking software business Route Monkey has secured £500,000 of investment for the second time in its lifetime.

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Hello Fresh cooks up recipe for growth with new investment deal led by Vorwerk Ventures

An e-commerce firm which allows users to receive recipes and an exact ingredients list to their door has gobbled up new investment.

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