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Enara closes two bolt-on deals

August Equity-backed Enara Group, a provider of private and social services-based home care in London and the home counties, has acquired County Care and certain assets from The Home Service Group.

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Westminster Group Plc acquires Longmoor Services

Westminster Group Plc, the AIM-listed supplier of system services and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets, has announced that it has acquired Longmoor Services for up to £2.4 million.

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VAT cut not helpful, say SMEs 

The vast majority of SMEs believe the Chancellor’s VAT cut was a bad idea, according to a survey conducted by Access Accounting.

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Diagnostic software firm in BIMBO

A buy-in management buy-out (BIMBO) team has acquired Diagnos, a developer of diagnostic software for the car servicing industry, for an undisclosed sum.

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UME in takeover talks

Uruguay Mineral Exploration says it is in discussions which "may or may not" lead to an offer. Based in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo and quoted on AIM and the Toronto Venture Exchange, UME operates Uruguay’s only producing gold mine.

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Capita buys healthcare data businesses

Support services group Capita has bought the two UK-focused businesses of Healthcare Knowledge International (HKI) for £11.6 million.

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Dealmaking in the downturn

Fund managers move to diversify their portfolios as CEOs shed non-essential assets. Andrew MacLeod reports on doing deals in the tough times ahead.

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Tech sector boosts M&A

Are cash-rich UK tech companies set to ratchet up their acquisition strategies in the upcoming year?

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Dealmaking in the downturn

Fund managers move to diversify their portfolios as CEOs shed non-essential assets. Andrew MacLeod reports on doing deals in the tough times ahead.

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Tech sector boosts M&A

Are cash-rich UK tech companies set to ratchet up their acquisition strategies in the upcoming year?

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Capita closes two deals

Support services group Capita has bought two businesses from Healthcare Knowledge International, generating a "significant return" for HKI’s private equity shareholder Inflexion.

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Imagini receives £9.5m

Imagini, which aims to help advertisers understand their online audiences through picture-based quizzes, has secured $13.5 million (£9.5 million).

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BVCA launches cleantech group

BVCA, the British industry body for private equity and venture capital, has launched a new energy, environment and technology group.

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G4S in double deal

International security group G4S has acquired Secura Monde International and Shiremoor International Engineering, specialist banknote and high-security advisory companies.

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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