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Bathstore washes up at Endless

Turnaround investor Endless has completed its second deal in a week by snapping up struggling business Bathstore, a UK bathroom retailer.

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Endless reels in film production company

Kodak-owned Cinesite has been bought by turnaround investor Endless to allow the company to expand its geographical footprint.

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Sceptre to leave AIM and save costs

Shares in gaming group Sceptre Leisure have slumped after the company unveiled plans to leave AIM in order to save costs.

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Zoopla continues acquisition drive

Venture capital-backed Zoopla.co.uk has bought UpMyStreet.com as the property website looks to build its audience size.

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DFJ Esprit backs Moviepilot in $7 million round

Venture capital firm DFJ Esprit has closed its second deal of the week by adding Moviepilot to its portfolio as part of a $7 million deal.

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The China growth story

Brenda Kelly, senior market strategist at CMC Markets, looks at whether the UK can expect a large ripple effect from slowing Chinese GDP growth.

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Private equity GPs downbeat on future funds

The proportion of private equity general partners (GPs) who believe the economy will pick up has fallen from 81 per cent to 57 per cent, new statistics show.

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PLUS companies resist Sharemark offer

Sharemark has failed to entice any PLUS-quoted companies to join its trading platform, as businesses await news on the future of PLUS.

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Private equity GPs downbeat on future funds

The proportion of private equity general partners (GPs) who believe the economy will pick up has fallen from 81 per cent to 57 per cent, new statistics show.

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PLUS companies resist Sharemark offer

Sharemark has failed to entice any PLUS-quoted companies to join its trading platform, as businesses await news on the future of PLUS.

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Angel funding and grant for Albagaia

Scottish cleantech business Albagaia has sewn up £500,000 of funding to aid the development of its waste recovery technology.

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Flexible conditions working for UK firms

Businesses and staff are reaping the benefits of flexible working systems, according to new research.

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Angel CoFund makes first five commitments

The £50 million government-backed Angel CoFund has made its first five investments, with £7.2 million being handed out to the successful companies.

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Northern pub business raises £10 million

Wear Inns, a chain of pubs across the North East of England and Yorkshire, has pulled in £10 million from Business Growth Fund and NVM Private Equity.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

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Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

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Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial