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UK EdTech start-up RefME raises $5m in first year

24-year-old entrepreneur Tom Hatton proves himself one of UK tech's greatest success stories with widespread acclaim.

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Be careful for what you wish for – Can Hutchison Whampoa deliver on the promises behind bid for O2UK?

On 25 March 2015 Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL) parent company of UK mobile operator 'Three' announced its agreement with Spanish Telefónica to buy O2 UK for £9.25bn plus up to £1bn if cash flow of the combined businesses reaches agreed targets.

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UK slow to embrace franchise model, says Anytime Fitness MD

British franchise market 'under-invested' compared to other economies, says Anytime Fitness MD Andy Thompson.

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Asset-based lending to top £20b in 2015

Asset Based Finance Association members confident about level of funding for year ahead.

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Entrepreneurial Spark partners with GetTaxi and KPMG in separate deals

Free business accelerator programme joins forces with two powerful allies to offer increased support for UK entrepreneurs

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Womenswear brand Ness raises £2.5m through YFM equity

Investment will be put towards new store rollouts.

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Remote working: yes or no?

Remote working seems to be one of the most divisive issues in business today: So is it the inevitable future of work or a worrying distraction from important office work?

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Is car leasing right for my business?

Are you a business owner who changes their car every few years or does your industry demands the most up-to-date fleet?

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Remote working: yes or no?

Remote working seems to be one of the most divisive issues in business today: So is it the inevitable future of work or a worrying distraction from important office work?

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Is car leasing right for my business?

Are you a business owner who changes their car every few years or does your industry demands the most up-to-date fleet?

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Business education – what’s the point?

Entrepreneurs pride themselves on forging their own path: but can learning through traditional education routes still be useful?

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Barclays provides £1.5m finance facility for augmented reality platform

Banking giant strengthens relationship with mobile image recognition platform Blippar.

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Crowdfunding campaign launched to fund low-carb potatoes

£500,000 target set to develop ‘diet friendly’ food staple.

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Five reasons to invest in staff learning this year

Budget restraints are holding back learning and development programmes: but should businesses be asking if they can afford not to train their staff?

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