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Social entrepreneur: Jenny Legatte

Jenny Legatte of equestrian social enterprise Equibuddy tells how sharing resources enabled her to combine charitable and commercial aims.

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Rich consumers hunt for bargains

A significant minority of the wealthy have become bargain-hunters, according to research into the habits of consumers.

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Barry Norman

Behind Barry Norman’s languid exterior and velveteen voice lies a firebrand who squared up to John Wayne and Robert De Niro. The legendary film critic is now heating up the taste buds of consumers throughout the country with Pickleodeon, his range of spicy onions 

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Cyprotex eyes takeovers

Transformed drug discovery screening specialist Cyprotex is looking at one acquisition in the USA and one in Britain.

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M&A Awards 2009

Hear what the cream of the M&A crop have to say about dealmaking during the last 12 months.

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Modelzone in MBO

Modelzone Holdings, a Manchester-based retailer of collectible models, has been sold in a £5.6 million management buy-out led by current CEO David Mordecai and supported by the company's non-executive chairman, Terry Norris.

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Inject Plastics in MBO

Plastics moulding company Inject Plastics (Devon) has been sold in a management buy-out led by senior manager Richard Bromley. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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D&G Food buys bakeries

D&G Food Group has acquired five bakery businesses from Dublin-based McCambridge Group Holdings for an undisclosed sum. D&G Food is owned by food entrepreneurs David Fearnley-Brown and Graham March. 

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Inject Plastics in MBO

Plastics moulding company Inject Plastics (Devon) has been sold in a management buy-out led by senior manager Richard Bromley. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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D&G Food buys bakeries

D&G Food Group has acquired five bakery businesses from Dublin-based McCambridge Group Holdings for an undisclosed sum. D&G Food is owned by food entrepreneurs David Fearnley-Brown and Graham March. 

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A race against time

Buying a company out of administration may prove to be a fantastic bit of business, but the speed of the deal means you really can get more than you bargained for. James Harris reports

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Midlands M&A review

The Midlands has been left reeling by the recession, but there is money out there for the right deal. James Harris reports

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Wine retailer raises £1 million

The Sampler, a wine retailer based in the London borough of Islington, has received funding of £1 million to open branches across the capital.

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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