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).

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Skykon blows into Scotland

Skykon, which provides support for wind technology producers, has taken over a wind tower plant in Campbeltown, Scotland, from Vestas Wind Systems, a Danish manufacturer of wind turbines.

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John Crane acquires Orion Corporation

John Crane, a Slough-based manufacturer of mechanical seals, has acquired Orion Corporation, a US-based designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic bearings. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Ethical Superstore in Natural merger

Eco-stores Natural Collection and Ethical Superstore have merged. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed. 

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Fuller, Smith & Turner on pub crawl

Fuller, Smith & Turner Plc has agreed to acquire six freehold London pubs from Punch Taverns Plc, for £21.1 million in cash. The acquisition will be financed from existing facilities and is expected to complete by 6 April.

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Winning against the odds

The fifth Quoted Company Awards, organised by Growth Company Investor, celebrated those who are flourishing in the toughest of circumstances.

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Inflation shock for UK economy

Economists were left scratching their heads as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) – the government’s target inflation measure – registered 3.2 per cent in February, up from three per cent in January.

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Female fraudsters take their time  

Female employees are likely to wait almost twice as long as their male counterparts before committing a fraud.

Growth Planning

Decision Time:  Zeger Degraeve

Zeger Degraeve, professor of decision sciences at London Business School, discusses the trick of making the right decision the first time.

Alternative Finance for Business

Weighing up asset-based lending

The severe drying up of credit has changed the market for business finance beyond recognition. GB reports on the asset-based lenders who are stepping in where banks now fear to tread.

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Contract Fire Security snaps up local firm

Sutton Coldfield-based Contract Fire Security has acquired local rival Premier Planned Maintenance for an undisclosed sum. The combined entity will trade as Fire and Safety Services.

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Skerritt hunts down second in a month

Brighton and Hove-based IFA company Skerritt Consultants has acquired London rival Huntington Investments for an undisclosed sum. 

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Hitachi Capital acquires Driving Instructor Centre

Middlesex-based car finance providers Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has acquired Wigston-based The Driving Instructor Centre, a provider of dual-control vehicles, for £11.8 million.