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More funding for Microlease

The private equity arm of Lloyds has invested an extra £8.3 million into testing equipment rental company Microlease, whose MBO it backed in 2006. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 3rd August 2009

Vasanta reduces debt burden

Office supplies company Vasanta, which has sales of £500 million, has completed a refinancing deal with the participation of turnaround investor Endless. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 23rd July 2009

Preparing for a pitch

A lack of preparation will kill any presentation before you even enter the room. Here's how to make sure you have everything in place to wow your audience. Marketing Your Business / Wednesday, 15th July 2009

Interim managers: talent on demand?

Skilled interim managers can be used for anything from leading a turnaround to covering for sickness. Leadership & Management / Wednesday, 8th July 2009

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

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