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Management duo closes ESS deal

A South Yorkshire-based component manufacturer for the oil services industry is to expand its product range after being bought by its management.

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Oxford Advanced Surfaces begins trading on AIM

A company that has developed technology which modifies the surface properties of a range of materials has begun trading on AIM.

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Management duo close ESS deal

A South Yorkshire-based component manufacturer for the oil services industry is to expand its product range after it was bought by its management.

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US private equity firm backs Waterford Wedgwood

High-end tableware group Waterford Wedgwood, which is listed on the London and Dublin stock exchanges, has secured €50 million (£37 million) from New York-based private equity firm Lazard Alternative Investments.

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Powerplay

UK utility company Scottish and Southern Energy plc (SSE) has acquired Slough Heat and Power from SEGRO for just over £49 million. It follows that around 140 employees will join the enlarged group.

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Flower power for Zeus

Zeus Private Equity has bought a majority stake in online floral and gift company Flowers Direct.

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Management clean up with toothpaste tube buy-out

A toothpaste tube manufacturer that lists Colgate Palmolive, GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever and Procter & Gamble among its clients has been bought by its management for the second time.

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Organic food company bought by founder

A company specialising in organic food home delivery has been bought by a team led by one of its founders.

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Management clean up with toothpaste tube buy-out

A toothpaste tube manufacturer that lists Colgate Palmolive, GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever and Procter & Gamble among its clients has been bought by its management for the second time.

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Organic food company bought by founder

A company specialising in organic food home delivery has been bought by a team led by one of its founders.

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ProVen VCTs back BIMBO of Donatantonio

Two VCTs managed by venture capitalist Beringea have backed the buy-in management buy-out (BIMBO) of Donatantonio, a family-owned importer and distributor of Mediterranean foods.

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YFM backs Able Care buy-in

Four funds managed by venture capital house YFM, including two VCTs, have backed a management buy-in at domiciliary care provider Able Care.

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Conchango finds a home on PLUS

PLUS cash shell Harrier has completed a reverse takeover of web consultancy business Conchango with a view to transferring its shares to AIM.

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Object of desire: the iTeddy

With Christmas upon us, it’s the stated mission of many parents to find their young offspring a gift that is fun and educational, and will hold their interest beyond Boxing Day.

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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