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Rising star: Aspect Maintenance

Banker-turned-plumber William Davies set up Aspect Maintenance in 2004, aiming to provide reliable property maintenance services. The company’s turnover has doubled every year since launch and is now £4.4 million.

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What I’m reading now – Make Your First Million: Ditch the 9-5 and Start the Business of Your Dreams

Make Your First Million: Ditch the 9-5 and Start the Business of Your Dreams, by Martin Webb - reviewed by Alyson Pellowe, Founder of People Vision

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Going places…

This month, entrepreneur Louise Wreathall is awarded the 'Best Mumpreneur' accolade and corporate financier Ewan Lloyd Baker is spearheading a series of deals on behalf of one of his companies.

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Entertainment One’s quadruple Canadian deal

A film and television content provider has established itself as a producer and distributor in Canada following a treble acquisition.

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Bunzl tools up with A&E Russell

Bunzl, an international distribution and outsourcing group, has acquired A&E Russell, a long-standing Glasgow tool and equipment supplier. Bunzl bought the family business, which turns over £21 million and has estimated assets of some £10 million, for undisclosed terms.

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Tax climbdown on the cards

A move by HM Treasury to tax intellectual property (IP) on UK companies with foreign subsidiaries seems set to be ditched after a backlash by businesses.

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Tech stocks on the wane

Software companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are maintaining a strong average share price performance (up 19 per cent).

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Big Canadian deal for Entertainment One

A film and television content provider has established itself as a producer and distributor in Canada following a treble acquisition.

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Tech stocks on the wane

Software companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are maintaining a strong average share price performance (up 19 per cent).

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Big Canadian deal for Entertainment One

A film and television content provider has established itself as a producer and distributor in Canada following a treble acquisition.

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Chemring deal boosts US business

A Hampshire-based defence systems developer has enhanced its position in the US pyrotechnic market through the acquisition of an Illinois-based company.

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Laxey makes TDG bid

Hedge fund manager Laxey Partners has reached an agreement with the board of transport and logistics specialist TDG Plc to buy the group.

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Matrix puts finishing touches to MBO

Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a cosmetic repair services provider to the UK construction and housing industry, has undergone a management buy-out led by MD Rob Mouser and backed by Matrix Private Equity.

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South African firm strengthens UK operations

South African financial services firm Sanlam has built on its UK operations with the acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Buckles Holdings.