HealthyDays joins PLUS

A supplier of products for people with mobility difficulties has begun trading on PLUS and plans to make acquisitions in the sector.

MMC funds e-trader's Koodos buy

The operator of a website that helps retailers and manufacturers sell surplus stock to trade buyers has raised funds to complete an acquisition.

Hargreaves: coal-fired ambition

In less than a decade, Gordon Banham has transformed Hargreaves Services from a Durham haulage company to a diversified support services and energy group delivering consistent turnover and profit growth.

Exports up as NIESR heralds end of recession

The UK’s volume of exports was 5 per cent higher in July compared to June, with imports up 2.5 per cent, according to official figures.

Seven surefire ways to boost sales

These strategies will help you increase top line growth in good times and bad.

Fresh funding for Helveta

Timber tracking specialist Helveta has raised £3 million in a fundraising round led by new investor, French venture capitalist Succés Europe.

Firm launched to finance mid-sized businesses

A private equity firm has been launched to provide finance to companies with sales of between US$20 million (£13 million) and US$200 million.

Fuel distribution business wins investment

Rowilco Fuels, a Liverpool-based fuel distribution company, has received £600,000 from venture capital firm Alliance Fund Managers (AFM).

Wincanton acquires CEL 

European supply chain specialist Wincanton has completed its fourth deal this year as part of its plans to expand its operations.

Brulines fired-up with petrol data deal 

A technology company that develops systems to monitor drinks sold on draught in pubs and bars has moved into a new market following its latest acquisition.

Distribution models: an overview

When distributing your products overseas, it's important to get the model right. Here are four to choose from.

Overseas distribution dos and don'ts

GrowthBusiness talks to entrepreneurs who have cracked overseas markets, including a  laser manufacturer and a distributor of Hello Kitty-branded mobile phones.

John Menzies announces Hong Kong exit 

Logistics specialist John Menzies is to reduce its debt after agreeing to sell its operations in Hong Kong to Singapore Airport Terminal Services.

ACM brokers Harris & Dixon deal

A London-based international tanker broker is to expand its range of services after agreeing to buy a shipbroking business. ACM Shipping Group, a tanker broker that specialises in the oil transportation market, is to acquire the shipbroking operations of Harris & Dixon.

NVM exit nets 70% IRR

Newcastle-based venture capitalist NVM has sold its stake in defence logistics company Product Support to European supply chain services group Wincanton. The disposal realised an IRR of more than 70 per cent, according to NVM.

My best business decision: Sam Sharma

Sam Sharma, CEO of courier company Rico Logistics, took a massive risk when he decided to set up a national delivery network.

Wincanton flies off with Product Support

A Wiltshire-based supply chain specialist has established a presence in the defence and aerospace markets after buying a logistics services provider. Wincanton, which has operations throughout the UK and Europe, now serves companies such as AgustaWestland, BAE Systems and Honeywell after buying Product Support.

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Passion for travel: Jonathan Turner

Jonathan Turner braved sandstorms, 40-degree heat and a breakdown in Outer Mongolia to complete the Peking to Paris rally in a century-old car.

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