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Lumi Technologies secures £2M funding from Clydesdale Bank to support expansion

The eight-year-old company will use the funding to expand beyond its current success with meetings and events

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Medium-sized businesses to boost UK GDP by £50bn

The mid-market is set to be the UK’s fastest growing segment by 2020, according to a new report.

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Brits turning to entrepreneurship to escape bad working past

Becoming your own boss is everyone’s dream. Why would you want to work for a company that doesn’t understand your potential or hard work?

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CEM software company secures investment 

User Replay benefits from injection of $4.7 million

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65% of small businesses hinder growth through tech inadequacy

Giving SMBs back just two hours each week – through, for instance, better use of technology – could boost the UK economy by almost £9 billion.

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SME owners plan to pay themselves dividend ahead of tax hikes

Payments deemed necessary for business owners to avoid a sharp jump in their personal tax bills next year.

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Houseology.com overfunds on £1M crowdfunding target

Backed by a high-profile board, the UK’s first online interior design house attracts £1 million of investment from crowdfunders.

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Securus Group secures £25M growth capital and refinance facilities

Electronic safety firm set to accelerate its buy-and-build strategy as Muzinich & Co. completes first transaction for its UK Private Debt Fund

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Houseology.com overfunds on £1M crowdfunding target

Backed by a high-profile board, the UK’s first online interior design house attracts £1 million of investment from crowdfunders.

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Securus Group secures £25M growth capital and refinance facilities

Electronic safety firm set to accelerate its buy-and-build strategy as Muzinich & Co. completes first transaction for its UK Private Debt Fund

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UK SMEs unhappy with banks when it comes to foreign exchange

Over half (52%) of SMEs that use a bank for cross-border currency transfers feel their needs are not being met, new research reveals

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SMEs that maximise digital technology show faster growth

Study reveals more tech-savvy companies enjoy quicker development

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Zoopla invests £1M in four UK property startups

The digital property group has also established long-term strategic partnerships with each of the companies

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CBI say reform of business rates and no new tax burden essential for economic growth

Recent initiatives announced in George Osborne’s budgets have placed a £9 billion a year burden on UK businesses, and economic growth could be threatened were the chancellor to increase the costs to business further when he announces his budget next month, according to Carolyn Fairbairn, director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

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.

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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