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One Media buys music catalogue

An audio-visual music catalogue group has continued its expansion strategy with the acquisition of the rights to thousands of music tracks for £25,000.

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Reed Business powers up for Heren deal

Reed Business Information, a Surrey-based media group, has added a publisher of European gas, power and carbon market information to its portfolio with the acquisition of Heren Energy.

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British small businesses ‘optimistic about growth’

More than half - 65 per cent - of small businesses aim to expand over the coming years, according to a new report.

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Sirius to raise £6 million

Sirius Exploration intends to seek up to £6 million after acquiring Sierra Leone-focused Njahili Resources.

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PAQ bags £1 million on AIM

A Chinese manufacturer of own-brand bags for mobile phones and laptops has raised £1 million through an initial public offering on AIM at 6p.

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Security group’s Rock Steady deal

An international security group has added an event stewarding and crowd management company to its portfolio.

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Foresight to manage Noble VCT

The directors of Noble VCT have announced that from 1 April it will be managed by venture capital group Foresight.

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Keycom clears debts via PLUS

PLUS-listed Keycom, which installs phone and broadband connections in student accommodation, has raised £1.5 million through a placing. The company has also converted loan notes worth £4.5 million held by three of its institutional investors into equity.

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Foresight to manage Noble VCT

The directors of Noble VCT have announced that from 1 April it will be managed by venture capital group Foresight.

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Keycom clears debts via PLUS

PLUS-listed Keycom, which installs phone and broadband connections in student accommodation, has raised £1.5 million through a placing. The company has also converted loan notes worth £4.5 million held by three of its institutional investors into equity.

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Resourceful Scotland

Morag Dickson looks at the declining productivity of the North Sea and how the tide is turning for Scotland's energy industry.

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YFM backs Fishawack MBO

Medical communications business Fishawack, which has offices in Cheshire and Oxfordshire, is undergoing a management buy-out (MBO) for £6 million.

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CBI speaks up for non-doms

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the Chancellor to postpone next month’s implementation of what it called “ill-conceived” tax proposals on wealthy foreigners residing in the UK but claiming ‘non-domiciled’ status.

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Dispute firm drives CMC deal

Driver Group, a provider of commercial and dispute resolution services to the construction industry, has completed its first acquisition since it joined AIM more than two years ago.

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.

Opinion

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