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M&A activity among SMEs tipped to rise

One in ten small and medium-sized businesses are actively considering acquiring a competing business, according to a new study that raises the prospect of increased M&A activity next year.

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Second Growth and Innovation Fund launched

The government has launched the second Growth and Innovation Fund that enables businesses to bid for grants in order to train and develop staff members.

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EIB commits £150 million to UK wind energy

The European Investment Bank has signalled a major commitment to the UK wind energy industry after agreeing to provide £150 million in funding for the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm in the South-East.

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Scottish buy for iomart

Cloud computing business iomart has made its second acquisition of the year, buying Scottish infrastructure service provider EQSN for up to £2.475 million.

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Mobile device threats in the office can be managed

Given the rising popularity of laptops, smartphones and tablets, we explain some of the implications of bringing your own device schemes for staff.

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The bigger picture: Corporate art

Art can improve more than just the office ambience, it can improve a business’s bottom line.

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Good for business

Many owner-managers run their business for reasons other than money and glory. We profile five business people who have put good causes at the heart of their social ventures.

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UK and Europe lead the way for buy & build

Buy & build activity by European private equity-backed businesses is still being dominated by regionalised transactions, new findings reveal.

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Good for business

Many owner-managers run their business for reasons other than money and glory. We profile five business people who have put good causes at the heart of their social ventures.

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UK and Europe lead the way for buy & build

Buy & build activity by European private equity-backed businesses is still being dominated by regionalised transactions, new findings reveal.

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SMEs lack experience for deals

Over a third of UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) lack the relevant experience for M&A, new findings reveal.

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Technology in transition?

James Klein, partner at Penningtons Solicitors, examines the outlook for M&A prospects in the technology sector.

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Microsoft buys to build Xbox

Global computing business Microsoft has acquired California-based VideoSurf, a move which will see new technology integrated into its Xbox entertainment system.

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Public offer launched for NVM’s Northern 2 VCT

Fund manager NVM Private Equity has launched a public offer of new ordinary shares for its venture capital trust (VCT), Northern 2 VCT, with a target of raising up to £15 million.

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