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AIM suffers fundraising freeze

The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) endured the toughest fundraising climate in its history in 2008, with just 40 new issues raising money.

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Endemol in Aussie deal

Endemol, the television company behind Big Brother, has acquired Southern Star Group, Australia’s largest independent TV production and distribution company, in a deal understood to be worth A$75 million (£35.5 million).

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Offer on table for Tepnel

Tepnel Life Sciences Plc, the AIM-listed international life sciences products and services group, has seen its shares surge 18 per cent after it confirmed that it was in the midst of takeover talks.

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Stagecoach drives growth

Stagecoach, one of the UK’s largest bus operators, has completed its second deal in as many months with the acquisition of Preston Bus.

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Scancell in good health

The directors of a company that is perfecting a range of cancer vaccines have taken the business to PLUS in a bid to continue the development of its products.

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MediLink-Global UK joins AIM

MediLink-Global UK, an electronic healthcare network service provider, has announced its admission to AIM.

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Enterprise Ventures exits H2O Networks

North of England-focused fund manager Enterprise Ventures (EV) has exited broadband company H2O Networks generating an IRR of 142%.

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Autonomy to buy Interwoven

Enterprise search firm Autonomy has announced it will acquire web content management company Interwoven for $775 million.

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Enterprise Ventures exits H2O Networks

North of England-focused fund manager Enterprise Ventures (EV) has exited broadband company H2O Networks generating an IRR of 142%.

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Autonomy to buy Interwoven

Enterprise search firm Autonomy has announced it will acquire web content management company Interwoven for $775 million.

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BIC buys Cello’s writing arm

BIC Group, the stationery, lighters and razors business, has agreed to acquire a 40 per cent stake in Cello Pens, the Cello Group’s writing instruments business, for €124 million (£117 million) in cash.

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Low carbon house builder goes bust

UK-based Living Villages has been put into administration following a decision by its investors, Low Carbon Accelerator (LCA), not to bail it out.

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Bright Futures in PLUS admission

Bright Futures Group, an investing company seeking suitable acquisitions to increase long-term shareholder value, has announced that the company’s 218,066,747 ordinary shares of 0.01p each have commenced trading on PLUS.

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ADDleisure runs off with software company

A BUPA-backed developer of products and services in the leisure and wellness sectors has bought a software company.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

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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

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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