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Parsons is beyond compare

'Delighted and overwhelmed' was how Hayley Parsons described her reaction to the news that she received an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List.

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Big five banks fail in Project Merlin pledge

Lending to small and medium-sized businesses under the Project Merlin scheme has fallen short of its £76 billion target, new statistics show.

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Six Degrees receives additional finance

Managed data services provider Six Degrees Group has secured a new £25 million credit facility with Clydesdale Bank.

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Fund backs two North East businesses

The Finance for North East Technology Fund has closed investment deals with digital company MymCart and university spin-out Durham Graphene Science.

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Quick fundraising for Baronsmead VCTs

The fundraising for Baronsmead's four venture capital trusts has raised £16.54 million after becoming fully subscribed 18 days after its launch.

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MTI fund for university spin-outs

A new investment fund dedicated to university spin-outs has been launched by MTI Partners.

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Fourth investment for BGF

The Business Growth Fund has made its first Midlands investment through the £10 million backing of GCI Telecom Group.

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Inquiry looks to boost entrepreneurship

The issues of unemployment, finance and skills were among the debated subjects at the first session of the Entrepreneurship Inquiry.

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Fourth investment for BGF

The Business Growth Fund has made its first Midlands investment through the £10 million backing of GCI Telecom Group.

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Inquiry looks to boost entrepreneurship

The issues of unemployment, finance and skills were among the debated subjects at the first session of the Entrepreneurship Inquiry.

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UK sees increase in permanent hirings

January saw the first rise in permanent staff appointments since September, new statistics show.

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New payments provider secures backing

London-based online payment platform GoCardless has raised $1.5 million (£940,000) through a string of investors including Accel Partners, Passion Capital and YCombinator.

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Deal sees Foresight realise Factory Media investment

Foresight Group has divested its interest in adventure sports publisher Factory Media, securing the private equity firm a 2x multiple on its total investment.

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Early stage investments in UK reach £450 million

Institutional investors in the UK made 66 early stage investments worth £116 million during the fourth quarter of 2011, research finds.

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