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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).

Alternative Finance for Business

The importance of the management team in private equity

What do private equity backers look for in potential investments? Most of all, a top-calibre management team, says Paul Marson-Smith, chief executive of mid-market investment business Gresham Private Equity.

News

Japanese biometrics firm Secure Design heads for AIM

The ever-growing internationalisation of AIM continues at pace, with the market set to welcome its first Japanese venture this Friday. Secure Design is a biometrics company that offers a range of fingerprint authentication products and systems to companies with high security needs.

News

Ventus blows itself out

Environmental investor Climate Change Capital (CCC) has ceased raising cash for its Ventus 2 & 3 VCT funds, after pulling in a combined £22.3 million for investment in UK-based renewable energy projects.

News

Touchstone deal for NVM

Residential property manager Touchstone Asset Management has acquired rival Castle Group, with the aid of a £3.5 million investment from Northern VCT series operator Northern Venture Managers.

Growth Planning

Why are so many overseas companies relocating to Scotland?

Scotland has moved beyond its traditional mining and engineering strengths to become a 21st-century haven for high-tech firms in cutting-edge sectors. So, what has attracted so many companies from other countries to expand or relocate there?

Growth Planning

China: the waking giant

China offers vast potential for UK companies considering expansion overseas – a massive consumer market, enormous manufacturing capability and economic growth forecast at over nine per cent for a decade ahead. And although expert guidance is still advisable, the country has shrugged off most of the bureaucratic, legal and cultural obstacles that previously barred the way.

Growth Planning

China: Know your market

It is often said that you can't do business in China 'by remote'. China is a market where it is absolutely vital to have people on the ground, representing your interests. Business is always done face to face, because in the Chinese culture trust is the foundation of all business relationships and you can only trust someone if you get to know them personally.

Company Flotations

Proactis makes its mark

Software supplier Proactis, which develops specialist spend management solutions for businesses and public sector organisations and counts the likes of HMV and the NSPCC amongst its client base, has floated on AIM having completed a £4 million fundraising, at 43p, arranged by broker Teather and Greenwood.

Financial Management

Q&A: Company car tax operating a LLP

What is the company car tax situation where we operate a LLP? Is this the same as a partnership ie no company car tax? Or is it like a limited company where car tax is payable. Maybe it's different again? Please advise. How does using credit charges on invoices work?

Venture Capital Funding

Q&A: Dealing with VCs

My business is now at the stage where I am ready to bring in outside investment to finance further expansion.

News

ImmuPharma plots reversal

Drug developer ImmuPharma, which is focusing its efforts on converting small peptides into clinically viable compounds, hopes to launch on AIM on Friday – after raising £2.2 million from investors with the aid of broker KBC Peel Hunt.

Entrepreneurs

Paramount for success?

Paramount 21 is a labour of love for its chairman, Alison Hannaford. Not only does her passion for food underpin her considerable enthusiasm for the business, but there is also an deep-seated emotional involvement.