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).

News

ADVFN focuses on cutting costs

Stocks and shares website operator ADVFN has halved annual pre-tax losses to £710,000 owing to strict cost management.

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Amplio snaps up bankrupt US water business

London private equity group Amplio has acquired almost all the assets of NASDAQ-quoted water treatment company Basin Water for $2 million.

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Most of Companies Act becomes law

Some 550 sections of the 2006 Companies Act, the largest single piece of UK legislation ever to be introduced, come into force today.

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AMS acquires remaining stake in Corpura

Cheshire-based wound care group Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) has acquired the remaining 50.6 per cent of the shares in Corpura B.V. from Recticel for up to €2.3 million (£2.1 million). 

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Shilpa Shetty talks business

With business interests ranging from curry to cricket, Shilpa Shetty is ready to launch a range of spices and chutneys in UK supermarkets. GB finds out more in an exclusive interview.

Leadership

Social entrepreneur: Julia Ashley

Speed and ease of putting new ideas into action is vital for Julia Ashley, new business director at London-based housing association and care provider Central and Cecil.

Legislation and Regulation

Using your power as a tenant

In the current market, commercial tenants are now in a position to negotiate more favourable lease terms, writes Bonita Backhouse, a senior associate from law firm Thomson Snell and Passmore. 

Company Flotations

New hopes for AIM

AIM is emerging from months of hibernation, with strong secondary fundraising and plenty of IPOs in the pipeline.

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Mid-sized businesses confident and able to raise finance

The UK recession will be over next year, according to a survey of management accountants from medium-sized businesses. 

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Bright Ideas Trust invests in Audium

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JP Morgan Private Equity raises $93.4m

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New finance source for biotech ventures

The Mobius Life Sciences Fund has been launched by biotech incubator BioCity Nottingham to finance early-stage life sciences companies.

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