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Taking the time to sell, or buy

Rob Shakespeare, part of the corporate practice at Squire Patton Boggs, reviews recent trends and highlights and assesses the essential aspects of business strategy for companies looking at the next stage in their growth

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Is running a company the new retirement?

Young CEOs may grab a lot of the headlines these days, but entrepreneurs over 50 are giving them a run for their money.

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Business leaders, investors and the Queen: The people behind the world's most expensive homes

Owning a successful business is a sure-fire way to get yourself a beautiful home. But It would take a lot of success to afford these properties.

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Growth ambition lacking for mid-sized businesses

Companies are confident about economic outlook but hesitant to invest in growth, according to a study.

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Black-box recorder for e-commerce bags venture capital investment

User Replay has closed a fundraising aimed at financing the opening of a US office as well as future development for its technology platform.

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Barclays and Fujitsu join new government late payment advisory board

In an attempt to strengthen the Prompt Payment Code brought into effect in 2008, a panel of businesses and organisations are being assembled to ensure suppliers are paid on time and treated properly.

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Young people failing to match expectation of employers

Despite businesses placing a heavy emphasis on relevant work experience, a quarter of young people do not possess the contacts necessary to secure placements or internships.

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Finance Wales and Angel CoFund invest in IMSPEX Diagnostics

A £1.4 million funding round has been closed by IMSPEX Diagnostics so that the analytics chemistry company can build an administration and sales team.

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Young people failing to match expectation of employers

Despite businesses placing a heavy emphasis on relevant work experience, a quarter of young people do not possess the contacts necessary to secure placements or internships.

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Finance Wales and Angel CoFund invest in IMSPEX Diagnostics

A £1.4 million funding round has been closed by IMSPEX Diagnostics so that the analytics chemistry company can build an administration and sales team.

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Digital finance firm Ffrees backed by syndicate of investors

Sheffield-based digital current account provider Ffrees has secured the capital it needs to introduce a mobile app and invest in customer interaction services.

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PHD Equity Partners builds on exit activity by launching new fund

The fund management arm of the Dow Schofield Watts Group is looking to raise £25 million to back smaller UK businesses.

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Irish start-up VideoElephant closes equity deal to fund US push

AIB seed capital fund Dublin Business Innovation Centre has joined the investment consortium at online video content business VideoElephant.

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Northern initiative launched to replicate Tech City in London

The government is coming together with Tech City UK to create a technology hub in the north of England in the hope that the region can capitalise on talent.