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Business news, analysis and updates on companies operating in the UK’s sports sector.

Opinion

How businesses are winning at the FIFA World Cup 2018

Several companies are working with football teams this year to improve their analytics.

Growth Planning

How sporting goods companies break out

Here, we look at show sports marketing leads to strong exposure and examine the burgeoning sport of skateboarding in particular.

Funding

UK sports clubs set for fifth straight year of growth

494 new sport clubs and gyms have opened in the UK since 2012 as boxing and wrestling drives growth.

Alternative Finance for Business

Natural sports nutrition brand TRIBE raises £1.75m on Crowdcube

Following a brief over-funding phase, TRIBE’s fundraising total finished at £1.75 million from a total of 1,833 investors, who now hold a 24.14 per cent equity in the brand.

Entrepreneurs

Beach rugby goes corporate: City Sports Management

In 2013, Myles Waud did the impossible by bringing the beach to London.

News

Leicester’s football success to usher in economic boom

Against all expectations, Leicester City won the Premier League title yesterday. Analysis from UK teams' past sporting successes reveals that Leicester's economy could grow by twice that of the national average.

News

Football fans reveal extreme actions they would take for their club to buy in transfer window

Fans discuss giving up phones and even sex if it would help their favourite team to sign a star player

News

Fintech start-up developing platform for fans to invest in favourite clubs and players

An Israeli fintech start-up using crowdfunding principles to 'strengthen the football industry'.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mysportgroup acquired by 21sportgroup

Full acquisition of mysportgroup GmbH Extends 21sportsgroup's product portfolio to include Sports Marketplace VAOLA.

News

Scottish Equity Partners back Sportpursuit.com with new investment

Leading venture capital partners put their lot behind online sports equipment retailer.

News

Football fan platform 90min closes $15m funding round

The platform was formerly known as FTBpro.com

News

Five facts that show football remains big business

Everyone knows that football is one of the most lucrative sports in the world: but just how much money goes into the beautiful game?

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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.

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