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Worrying growth rate for UK exports

The pace of UK export growth has slowed for the fourth quarter in a row leaving exporters less confident about 2012, according to new research.

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Red tape dominates 2011

Banks and financial services were put under increasing pressure during 2011 with an average of 60 regulatory changes each working day, research finds.

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Affiliate programme for Crowdcube

Crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has launched a new programme giving providers of services to small businesses a chance to offer their own crowdfunding service.

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New team and funding for Viscose

Finance Wales has closed its biggest investment of the past 12 months through the £5 million backing provided to packaging manufacturer Viscose Closures.

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Semiconductor business secures international support

Cambridge-based TeraView has secured $5.5 million (£3.5 million) of investment from a consortium of firms including YFM Equity Partners.

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UK SMEs lead the way in innovation 

The UK's small businesses, not corporates, are driving innovation and future business trends, says a new piece of research from business intelligence providers Index B.

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VC investment in 2011 suffers

Venture capitalists invested £1.2 billion through 274 deals in the UK during 2011, marking a 36 per cent decline in value and a 17 per cent drop in deal volume, research finds.

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Ingenious backs new UK jazz festival

The UK's first outdoor camping jazz festival has received a £2 million investment from The Ingenious Entertainment VCTs.

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VC investment in 2011 suffers

Venture capitalists invested £1.2 billion through 274 deals in the UK during 2011, marking a 36 per cent decline in value and a 17 per cent drop in deal volume, research finds.

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Ingenious backs new UK jazz festival

The UK's first outdoor camping jazz festival has received a £2 million investment from The Ingenious Entertainment VCTs.

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MMC Ventures backs house exchange website

Investor MMC Ventures has led an £850,000 round in home-swapping website Love Home Swap.

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Huawei acquires CIP Technologies

Chinese telecommunications business Huawei has increased its investment in UK companies through the acquisition of CIP Technologies.

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BACTEST raises £900,000 in latest round

Cambridge-based technology business BACTEST has closed a £900,000 round of funding led by the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF).

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Lineup Systems secures investment

NVM Private Equity has invested nearly £3 million of development capital into advertising and media software business Lineup Systems.

Partner content

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

Accounting and Finance Software

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.

Opinion

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