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In rude health
Received wisdom has it that recruitment companies get decimated in recessions. But received wisdom is often wrong, as Kate Bleasdale, the founder of AIM-listed Healthcare Locums, is amply demonstrating. Flotation / Thursday, 25th June 2009
Mavinwood sells off subsidiaries in MBO
AIM-listed support services group Mavinwood has sold two of its subsdiaries in a management buy-out for a consideration of up to £19.6 million. Mergers & Acquisitions / Tuesday, 9th June 2009
Wellington invests more in Experteer
Venture capital firm Wellington Partners is investing a further €8 million in high-end recruiter Experteer to aid the company’s international expansion. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 20th May 2009
Designed for business
A strong design ethic will make a company stand out from the competition. Marc Barber speaks to entrepreneurs and designers to find out who does it the best Marketing & Sales / Wednesday, 1st April 2009
Michael Grade: Road to recovery?
Michael Grade announced a five-year turnaround plan in 2007 for ITV. Now the recession has hit, Andrew MacLeod asks whether the business tycoon can still help the ailing channel to make the grade. Leadership & Management / Monday, 30th March 2009
Financial services set for more losses
The UK financial services sector has slashed jobs as income and business levels have fallen sharply and is set to make more cuts, says the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Business News / Monday, 30th March 2009
Winning against the odds
The fifth Quoted Company Awards, organised by GB's sister title Growth Company Investor, celebrates those who are flourishing in the toughest of circumstances Business Leaders / Thursday, 26th March 2009
Talent spotting
Peter Luen turned his marine equipment company Martek into a successful enterprise with a turnover of £8 million and no debt – although some things went less swimmingly Leadership & Management / Thursday, 26th March 2009
Comply Serve attracts six-figure sum
Birmingham-based Comply Serve, a developer of a web-based project compliance management system, has received funding to expand its business. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 12th March 2009
Foresight backs ICA buy-out
Document management company ICA Group has undergone a management buy-out (MBO) backed by funds from venture capitalist Foresight. Mergers & Acquisitions / Wednesday, 11th March 2009
Headhunter nets expansion funds
Recruitment firm Agg Jones Search and Selection has received ₤475,000 from the Welsh Assembly Government for regional expansion. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 11th March 2009
Dragons’ Den has helped UK economy, says James Caan
Star of Dragons’ Den and multimillionaire entrepreneur James Caan says the TV programme has helped to create a more entrepreneurial culture in Britain. Business News / Friday, 27th February 2009
Co-op Bank backs MBO
Cheshire-based project management company Projen has been bought by its managing director in a deal backed by The Co-operative Bank. Mergers & Acquisitions / Friday, 13th February 2009
Litigation to rise in 2009
Businesses expect commercial disputes and regulatory investigations to rise in 2009. Chris Warren-Smith, a partner at law firm Fulbright & Jaworski, looks at why that’s likely to happen. Legal Advice / Tuesday, 27th January 2009
Six-figure sum for Welsh car repairer
Western Automotive, a commercial car repair and fleet business based in South Wales, has received a funding package of £170,000. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 26th January 2009
NEWS
Bglobal wins funding
‘Smart metering’ specialist Bglobal has obtained up to £15 million asset funding from Barclays Asset Sales & Finance. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Jubilee in £26m Braemore bid
Jubilee Platinum is offering shares to buy fellow AIM counter, smelting and refining specialist Braemore Resources. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Agriterra moots sugar move
Phil Edmonds’ African food group Agriterra expects a turnaround to profits as it contemplates a move into sugar. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Latest Deals: Business Services
| Company | Type | Date |
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| Real Office | AIM | Apr 2009 |
| Avisen | AIM | Feb 2009 |
| IQ | AIM | Jan 2009 |
| Executives Online | VC | Jan 2009 |
| CEL | VC | Jan 2009 |
| Melorio | AIM | Dec 2008 |
| Garner | AIM | Dec 2008 |
| Journey | AIM | Aug 2008 |
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