Calne, United Kingdom – 21st May 2012 -eXception Group, a leading UK based printed circuit board and contract electronics manufacturer, has worked together with the world’s largest manufacturer of fire detection solutions, Apollo, on a sophisticated supply chain solution that has seen it increase service levels and reduce costs for the company. In partnership, the …

Yell, a leading provider of digital services, today announces a further important step in its creation of the local eMarketplace with the acquisition of Moonfruit Limited (“Moonfruit”), the UK’s leading DIY website and online shop builder. The total cash consideration for the acquisition is approximately £18 million, funded out of Yell’s cash reserves. Retention bonuses …

London, UK – May 8, 2011 – Marketo, the fastest-growing provider of Revenue Performance Management (RPM) solutions, today announced the expansion of its leadership team after the acquisition of the leading social campaign management platform, Crowd Factory. These social business visionaries will forward the company’s goals of redefining marketing automation and sales effectiveness by integrating …

Nijmegen and London, 6 March 2012 -Aia Software the Dutch vendor of document solutions, has two new shareholders: Tim van Hugte and Jeroen Huinink. Both have acquired shares of Aia Software, making the step from employees to members of the board and co-ownership. Jeroen Huinink is a longtime employee of Aia Software, currently the CTO. …

London, UK – 29 February 2012 – the fastest-growing provider of Revenue Performance Management (RPM) solutions, today announced that it has increased its EMEA customer base by over 200%. The acceleration of Marketo’s EMEA business follows a record-breaking year for the company’s global performance – the company grew global revenues over 130% year over year, expanded …

Cambridge, UK, February 8 2012 -ELC GROUP, the pan-European pharmaceutical regulatory affairs organisation, today formally announces that it has established its global headquarters in Cambridge, UK. The opening of the new global HQ follows a year of exceptional revenue growth for ELC Group, and strengthens ELC Group’s ability to serve customers across its major global …

January 23rd 2012 – Waitrose has signed a contract with Triage Services for provision of new branch implementation services. Triage Services are probably best known for their long standing experience of quality IT repair within the retail, hospitality and banking industry over the last 14 years. After acquiring Freshteam Services at the end of November, …

Engage PEO Sharpens Competitive Advantage for Businesses. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., December 07, 2011 — With more than 20 years of combined experience, Jay Starkman, the former CEO of AlphaStaff Group, and Marjorie “Midge” Seltzer, the former President of Modern Business Associates, today announced that they have joined forces to form Engage PEO, a new professional …

As part of its internationalization, X-GLOO now has a solid trade partner in Australia Skywalk, the manufacturer of X-GLOO lightweight tents based in Chiemgau, Germany, is continuing to build upon its network of international dealers. As of November 2011, there is now an Australian-based dealer for the attractive Event Tents: “We are impressed by the …

Columbus, Ohio, November 30, 2011: FRANCHISE GROWTH SYSTEMS (FGS) and EGGFAST™ are happy to announce a partnership which is creating unique franchise opportunities throughout the United States.   FGS is offering Master Franchises (also known as Regional Developer Franchises) for Eggfast™, an exciting concept of “Breakfast – Ready When You Are”.  With 24-hour dine-in, carry-out …

One stop kitchen store Cookscape en-route to franchise concept through Francorp November 21st, 2011: COOKSCAPE a one-stop kitchen store offering comprehensive kitchen solutions has associated with FRANCORP a part of Franchise India Group, an ace integrated franchise and retail solutions company in Asia to strategize its expansion path in India.   FRANCORP is supporting COOKSCAPE …

Leading UK manufacturer and supplier of custom flowmeters Litre Meter has become part of the Tasi Group of companies. The United States-based Tasi Group comprises a range of companies linked by a focus on test, flow measurement and assembly. Litre Meter now has close links with a number of companies in the flow and control sector including …

Relationship marketing software expert Larosco ramps up its growth strategy having announced the successful closure of its first round of funding. Par Equity, the venture capital firm which focuses on providing financial and intellectual capital to innovative small and medium sized companies with high growth potential, has invested in Larosco – creators of the revolutionary …

USA, November 24, 2011 – Corset Wholesale, One of the most famous names in corset manufacturing from India has extended its overseas reach with its new venture of registered office at US under the brand name of Corset Wholesale Inc. in USA. This pro-corset manufacture has envisaged a target to reach to the every doorstep …

November 22nd 2011 -TradeDoubler, the number one pan-European performance marketing company, today announced the launch of The Zoo Project, a UK Affiliate Marketing incubator designed to foster grass roots growth and help drive innovation in the Affiliate Marketing arena. With applications now open until 6 January 2012, up to 20 Affiliate Marketing start-up companies will …

LONDON, UK. – November 16, 2011 -Marketo, the fastest-growing provider of Revenue Performance Management (RPM) technology, today announced it has secured $50 million in new venture financing. Battery Ventures led the round, with existing investors Institutional Venture Partners, InterWest Partners, Mayfield Fund and Storm Ventures also participating. In just five years since its founding, Marketo …

  “Following extensive negotiations, we are very proud to announce today that Clamart based SUNROCK has been selected as our exclusive licensed distributor in France” Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group states. According to Robert Kaiser, this was a fairly easy decision, following SUNROCK’s impressive presentation at this month’s MILIPOL exhibition in Paris. SUNROCK is …

October 27th 2011 – Yell today announces the appointment of Jenny Ashmore to the new role of Group Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In this capacity, Jenny will take responsibility for Yell’s global marketing strategy and oversee its execution throughout the Group’s operations in the UK, US, Spain and Latin America. Yell is also announcing that …

October 13th 2011 – At the eighth annual SETsquared Partnership Investment Showcase, innovations from across many technology sectors were demonstrated by eighteen high-tech early stage UK companies. The Investment Showcase was held at 1 Great George Street, London on October 12th, and attracted over 120 venture capitalists, angel investors and high net-worth individuals, the largest …

October 6th 2011 – The SETsquared Partnership, one of the UK’s most successful university collaborations, today announced the appointment of Graham Harrison as its new Partnership Director. Graham’s most recent role was as International Business Director at the South West of England Regional Development Agency, where he worked with academia, industry and government to develop …

September 27th 2011 – Being a full time mum and running your own business is no mean feat, yet Maxine Lewis from Greenwich, London has done it so well that her business has been named as the winner of the Best Start-Up Business Award, supported by print and digital services company Yell. Maxine’s business, Gander …

September 26th 20011, Barbara Hughes, who runs Boozeberries with her husband, won over three expert judges in Belfast’s Grand Opera House. The event, organised in association with print and digital services company Yell , was the last regional heat in The Pitch 2011 search for Britain’s best small businesses. The couple’s product is a liqueur naturally …

September 15th 2011 -Yell Group, the leading provider of print and digital services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is today providing a detailed update to analysts and investors on progress with the implementation of its strategic transformation programme, first announced on 14 July this year. The goal of the programme is to transform Yell …

August 22nd 2011 – The creator of an ingenious device which provides a temporary fix to burst water pipes has won the Scottish heat of the Pitch 2011  search for Britain’s best new companies. Ross Dickinson, founder of Kibosh, won over three expert judges in the grand surroundings of Edinburgh’s Signet Library. The event, organised …

Zurich, August 19th 2011 – CLS Communication and the IFRS Foundation have signed an agreement that allows CLS to use IFRS terminology in 31 languages. This terminology has been officially approved by a committee of accounting experts. CLS will integrate the IFRS terminology into its IT-supported translation process, an essential step in ensuring high-quality translations. …

August, 11th 2011 – UK-based millimetre waveband (MMW) and wireless Point-to-Point (P2P) specialists, Sub10 Systems, today confirmed it had reached an agreement with HUBER+SUHNER, a leading global supplier of components and systems for electrical and optical connectivity, to take over production and sales of its SENCITY®Link 100, 160, 320 Mbps product line. HUBER+SUHNER’s sales will …

August 10th 2011 – SETsquared Business Acceleration has been asked to provide expert business mentoring support for the Bristol-leg of StartUp Britain’s summer bus tour of 14 UK’s entrepreneurial hot spots in a bid to celebrate, inspire and accelerate Britain’s start-up talent. StartUp Britain is the major enterprise initiative for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs and throughout …

Edinburgh, 18 August- Taking place at the Signet Library in the heart of Edinburgh, the free to attend event is part of The Pitch 2011 organised by in association with print and digital services company Yell. Five small business owners will pitch in front of judges: serial entrepreneur Karen Darby; star of Channel 4's The …

Universally Speaking, one of the leading providers of specialist games services to the global games sector, has established their worldwide headquarters at the Knowledge Centre, Wyboston Lakes. Founded in 2002 by managing director Vickie Peggs, Universally Speaking currently employs more than 40 full time staff and 450 contractors in their offices in the UK and …

June 15th 2011 – The SETsquared partnership has announced that one of the companies it has supported, Fitronics, has completed a successful sale of the business. Based in Bath, Fitronics Ltd is a leading supplier to customers for the leisure industry, and provides solutions, processes and training packages to improve customer experience and loyalty. It …