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GMT acquires MeetingZone in second 2011 deal

Technology, media and telecoms private equity firm GMT Communications Partners has teamed up with the management team to acquire MeetingZone for £38.5 million.

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Big-ticket M&A a thing of the past?

The emergence of increased regulations in M&A is stifling deal activity, according to new research.

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Regional Growth Fund closes second round

More than 490 businesses have applied for government grants and investment as part of a second round of funding from the £1.4 billion Regional Growth Fund.

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Leumi ABL completes refinancing deal for Corps Security

Security services business Corps Security has secured financing with a £5 million invoice discounting facility.

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Cameron’s £600 million Big Society Bank launched

Prime Minister David Cameron’s long-promised Big Society Bank has launched today under a new name and is to be initially chaired by UK venture capital pioneer Sir Ronald Cohen.

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ECI backs BIMBO

Private equity firm ECI has led a buy-in/management buy-out (BIMBO) of plastics manufacturer Stewart.

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Mark Pearson invests £250,000 in ShareMyPlaylists

The founder of online discount business MyVoucherCodes, Mark Pearson, has continued a move into angel investing, committing £250,000 in growth capital to online music organiser ShareMyPlaylists.

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Trinity Expert Systems acquires London-based rival Eurodata Systems

Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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Mark Pearson invests £250,000 in ShareMyPlaylists

The founder of online discount business MyVoucherCodes, Mark Pearson, has continued a move into angel investing, committing £250,000 in growth capital to online music organiser ShareMyPlaylists.

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Trinity Expert Systems acquires London-based rival Eurodata Systems

Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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ITIS bought out by US rival

UK-based ITIS has been bought out by American business INRIX in a deal worth £37 million.

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Ombu Group backs RLtec with £4 million

Clean technology company RLtec, a developer of technology that aims to greatly cut carbon emissions, has secured £4 million in growth capital from Ombu Group.

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Cross-border M&A fuels UK

Cross border activity in the UK has grown during the first half of 2011, with a 14 per cent increase in the total M&A values being driven by a rise of 105 per cent in outbound buys.

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Amazon continues investment in UK

Entertainment retail giant Amazon has bought out British-based Pushbutton in a deal aimed at bolstering its LoveFilm division.

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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

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.

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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