Background: Funding is sought for a new start-up business that owns the intellectual property rights for a unique and innovative device which allows homeowners to communicate with visitors to their front door using their existing mobile phone from anywhere in the world.

The patented product has a number of other uses and functions, examples of which are listed below:

• Enhancing home security by capturing and storing images of all visitors to the front door and wirelessly integrating with original security devices. These devices can be controlled remotely by the user via their existing mobile phone;
• Encouraging energy saving by allowing homeowners to control devices around the home from anywhere in the world. Original equipment manufacturers are already integrating wireless communication technology into many of their products, enabling remote control through devices such as this;
• Communicating with and managing visitors to homes of the elderly, infirm or vulnerable. For example, door locks can be remotely operated so that expected deliveries etc can be managed.

The device consists of an external and internal unit. The external unit contains a microphone and camera which is easily installed by the user close to the front door of the property and communicates with the internal unit via Bluetooth technology. The portable internal unit allows users to see and speak to visitors via their mobile phone through the mobile phone networks.

Funding is required to finalise product development and launch the products into the UK, European and worldwide markets.

Ref: AO10030

Background: Well established company whose key services include:

• High level cleaning (PASMA/IPAF licenced);
• Paint plant maintenance;
• Builders/initial cleaning;
• Carpet & upholstery;
• Factory cleaning;
• Hard floor renovation/maintenance;
• Chewing gum/graffiti removal;
• Dry ice blasting.

Main customer base is manufacturing industries with focus on paint plant servicing.

Year ended Dec 09 turnover of £637,000 adjusted EBIT of £102,000, recurring EBIT margin of 16%.

Ref: AA10531

Background: A leading provider of building services solutions and property maintenance is seeking to acquire businesses matching the following criteria:

• Services businesses with recurring revenue contracts especially in Planned Preventative Maintenance;
• Technical building services and white collar compliance such as health and safety monitoring, asbestos control and air and water testing;
• £3-6m EBIT;
• Smaller businesses providing emergency drainage, lift maintenance and fire alarm/fire extinguisher maintenance.

Ref: AD10521

Background: Supplier to a large number of leading independent ladies fashion boutiques and accessories shops. Brand well known and respected in industry.

Sales achieved by way of sales agents. Turnover of c.£1m and profits in excess of £200k.

Ref: AA10521

Background: York-based business with turnover of c.£6m and strong reputation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare (accredited to BS9000 (Pharma and Health)).

Labelling and aerosol testing product manufacturing and sales. Full range of production assets.

Ref: AA10511

MANCHESTER law firm Stripes has advised the shareholders of domiciliary care agency, All & Small Limited, in the sale of the business.

The West-Midlands-based company was bought by national care agency, Carewatch Care Services Limited, for an undisclosed sum.

Stephen Jarman, who led the corporate team at Stripes, said: “We were delighted to advise the shareholders of All & Small on the sale of the company to Carewatch.

“All & Small is an excellent strategic fit with Carewatch and the deal will further enhance the level of service and care provided to its customers.

David Everatt of accountants Forrester Boyd also advised the All & Small shareholders. Carewatch was advised by Tom Bruce of Farrer & Co LLP in London.