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Institutional investors embedded into AIM

The value of AIM has grown by over five times since 2003 to £75.6 billion and institutional investors are now an entrenched feature of this booming market, research by Growth Company Investor magazine has found.

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Helveta ready for next level

Oxford Capital Partners has completed a follow-on investment in Helveta, a provider of technology solutions for the timber industry.

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Capital boost for Total Brand Security

Total Brand Security, the global brand protection and counterfeiting prevention specialist, has raised £250,000 from The Capital Fund.

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Cure needed for sick leave

Employee sick leave is proving to be a headache for nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of small- to medium-sized business owners and managers in the UK, according to research from Bibby Financial Services.

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Tim Richards wins top award

Tim Richards, chief executive and founder of Vue Entertainment, has been awarded Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year.

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Gresham sells 2e2 for £130 million

UK mid-market private equity firm Gresham has exited 2e2, a technology services provider, through the sale of the business to Duke Street Capital for £130 million.

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Beringea completes sale of Mergermarket

Beringea, the international private equity firm, has completed the sale of portfolio company Mergermarket to the Financial Times Group, a subsidiary of Pearson Plc, the global media company.

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UK proves irresistible for investment

The UK has attracted more foreign investment than any of its European neighbours in the first six months of this year, winning more than a fifth of all investment projects in Europe, research from accountancy firm and business adviser Ernst & Young has found.

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Beringea completes sale of Mergermarket

Beringea, the international private equity firm, has completed the sale of portfolio company Mergermarket to the Financial Times Group, a subsidiary of Pearson Plc, the global media company.

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UK proves irresistible for investment

The UK has attracted more foreign investment than any of its European neighbours in the first six months of this year, winning more than a fifth of all investment projects in Europe, research from accountancy firm and business adviser Ernst & Young has found.

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Close Brothers gets formidable in Europe

Close Brothers, the independent corporate finance adviser, has appointed three directors in the UK, a new director in France and made senior promotions in Germany.

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UK businesses alarmed by red tape burden

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned that new laws set to come into force this month could stifle growth opportunities for many small businesses.

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AIM listing key for SSP’s growth strategy

SSP Holdings (SSP), the holding company of Software Solutions Partners Limited, has seen its share price rise from 98p to 105.5p after its first day of trading on AIM.

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LSE seeks a more rigorous AIM

A consultation document released by the London Stock Exchange (LSE) should strengthen the regulatory framework of AIM, notably by creating greater accountability and transparency for Nomads and issuers.

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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