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Business begins at 50-plus

Older entrepreneurs are a significant force behind the creation of start-ups, according to research from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA).

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Internet sales rise

Growth in e-commerce is speeding ahead of other sectors

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Sovereign Capital acquires London Care

Private equity firm Sovereign Capital has acquired London Care, a domiciliary care business, for £18 million. 

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LSE buys Millenium IT

London Stock Exchange Group (LSE) has agreed to acquire MillenniumIT, a Sri Lanka-based capital markets technology company, for US$30 million (£18 million). 

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SnackTime buys Snack in The Box

SnackTime, a Berkshire-based operator of food and drink vending machines, has acquired MBM Business Systems, the owner of rival Snack in The Box (SITB) for £1.5 million in cash.  

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Method bought by Boom


Boom Extreme Publishing, a subsidiary of Cardiff-based television production company Boomerang Plus, has acquired multimedia publisher Method for an undisclosed sum.

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Universities in £24.3 million knowledge transfer deal

The 12 universities in the West Midlands region have been awarded £24.3 million to increase partnerships with local companies.

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Cattles Invoice Finance relaunches

Business finance specialist Cattles Invoice Finance has relaunched as Absolute Invoice Finance with a new £100 million fund.

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Universities in £24.3 million knowledge transfer deal

The 12 universities in the West Midlands region have been awarded £24.3 million to increase partnerships with local companies.

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Cattles Invoice Finance relaunches

Business finance specialist Cattles Invoice Finance has relaunched as Absolute Invoice Finance with a new £100 million fund.

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HMV acquires stake in 7digital

Entertainment retailer HMV has acquired a 50 per cent stake in 7digital, a media company, for £7.7 million in cash.

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DFJ Esprit to manage 3i VC companies

Private equity group 3i has sold off several of its European-based investee companies, which will now be managed by venture capital (VC) firm DFJ Esprit.

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Regency Mines in equity deal

US-based investment manager Yorkville has provided AIM-listed Regency Mines with a standby equity distribution agreement (SEDA) of £3 million.

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Bridges Ventures exits Insurance Dialogue

Insurance Dialogue, a specialist in the over-50s market, has been acquired by underwriter Equity Insurance Group for an undisclosed sum.

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