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Management deal saves Collins & Hayes

A UK upholstery manufacturer that supplies its products to department stores such as Harrods, Selfridges and House of Fraser has been saved from closure after it was bought by two of its management team.

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3i buys Finnish telecom shareholding

A private equity and venture capital provider has bought a 13% stake in a Finnish telecoms company. 3i paid €140 million (£94.7 million) for the shareholding in Finnet, which will now trade as DNA.

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Management rescues Bayswater Tubes

The management team at Bayswater Tubes & Sections, a producer and fabricator of seam welded aluminium tubes, has bought the company from its administrator for an undisclosed sum. Post-completion, the company trades as Beasmart Aluminium Tubes.

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Kalbraier plans take-off for aviation firm

Suffolk-based entrepreneur Graeme Kalbraier has established an unusual spin-off from his insurance call handling company Call Connection – an aircraft charter business.

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YFM completes biggest deal yet

Venture capital group YFM has backed the secondary management buy-out of shipping and logistics specialist RMS Group.

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Homebuy saved by management duo

A provider of electrical products and household goods has been bought by two of its directors in a deal that has saved it from insolvency.

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Homebuy saved by management duo

A provider of electrical products and household goods has been bought by two of its directors in a £22 million deal that has saved the business from insolvency.

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Holidays make staff more stressed

The prospect of leaving work is causing employees anxiety and stress, according to research from Investors in People.

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Homebuy saved by management duo

A provider of electrical products and household goods has been bought by two of its directors in a £22 million deal that has saved the business from insolvency.

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Holidays make staff more stressed

The prospect of leaving work is causing employees anxiety and stress, according to research from Investors in People.

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UK chemical firm adds layers to global operation

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Walker report on private equity: key points

Sir David Walker sets out a number of recommendations aimed at encouraging the private equity industry to be more open.

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Walker report calls for greater transparency

A report by Sir David Walker, commissioned by private equity interests, states that the industry is seen as 'needlessly secretive', creating a 'transparency and accountability gap'.

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Louisiana Oil & Gas joins PLUS

UK registered firm Louisiana Oil & Gas (LOG) has joined PLUS, raising £250,000 for working capital and giving the company a market cap of £1.68 million.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

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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

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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