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Object of desire: the robot guitar

For all you failed musicians turned entrepreneurs out there, the Les Paul Robot Guitar can finally help you rock out like you dreamed you could in your salad days.

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Economic insight: trouble ahead

Diana Choyleva, an economist at Lombard Street Research, says that developing economic trends bode ill for the beleaguered UK economy.

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Double-digit returns emerge from Chrysalis

Chrysalis VCT, which invests primarily in unquoted companies, generated double-digit returns for its investors in the year to October.

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Engineering business raises £67 million on AIM

Kentz, an engineering and construction group, has raised £66.7 million through an initial public offering (IPO) on AIM.

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Second time around for Verna’s management

Verna Group, a Bolton-based infection control services provider to hospitals and care homes, has been bought by its management for the second time in less than three years.

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Gyro raises £50 million from mystery US investor

Business-to-business marketing agency Gyro International has secured an investment worth more than £50 million from a US-based private equity firm.

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Powerhouse

Renewable Energy Holdings CEO Mike Proffitt on his supercharged expansion plans

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VCTs launched to profit from credit crunch

Investment banking group Shore Capital is launching two 'credit crunch VCTs' which will target investment opportunities thrown up by tighter borrowing conditions.

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Powerhouse

Renewable Energy Holdings CEO Mike Proffitt on his supercharged expansion plans

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VCTs launched to profit from credit crunch

Investment banking group Shore Capital is launching two 'credit crunch VCTs' which will target investment opportunities thrown up by tighter borrowing conditions.

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PLUS shell seeks reverse takeover

An investment vehicle seeking a suitable target for a reverse takeover in the financial sector has raised £1 million on PLUS.

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Cinven in healthcare bolt-on

LGV Capital has agreed to sell Classic Hospitals Group (Classic Hospitals) to Spire Healthcare for £145 million, furnishing private equity giant Cinven with a new addition to its healthcare portfolio.

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Hoberman’s new venture gets seed funding

Interior decoration website mydeco.com has received seed funding from a syndicate of investors including venture capital (VC) firms, corporate partners and private individuals.

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Freshwater’s magical Cardiff move

Freshwater UK has completed its third deal in four months as part of its plan to build a network of regional PR and marketing services companies.

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