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Ingenious targets £20 million for new EIS fund

Ingenious Ventures, the venture capital arm of fund manager Ingenious, has launched a new Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) fund that will invest in growth companies across the creative and media industries in the UK.

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Brasserie Bar consumes eight Chez Gerard sites

Hospitality group Brasserie Bar Co has begun an aggressive expansion strategy on the back of a £20 million cash injection from Core Capital with the acquisition of eight sites from rival chain Chez Gerard.

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Envestors secures £450,000 eReceipts funding

eReceipts, a provider of software for financial and electronic receipt management, has closed a £450,000 equity fundraising round through business angel network Envestors.

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Daily deals drive for Time Out

UK publisher Time Out has taken another step in its digital drive by acquiring the Keynoir daily offers business.

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US deal for FFastFill

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider FFastFill has moved to boost its US business by acquiring WTD Consulting in a deal that could cost the company up to £7.7 million.

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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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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.