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Number of tech firms in South West rises amid 'thriving ecosystem'
Technology
There were hundreds of new companies incorporated in the second quarter of the year
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Investment in tech priority for South West firms as confidence grows
SMEs
Many companies expect to deliver growth this year, a survey of the region's businesses found
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Somerset project encourages businesses to share skills, space and resources
Chamber of Commerce
SkillShare matches offers of help with groups in the county that need them
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Opinion: North West SMEs show the kind of resilience the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy needs
North West
Helen Clayton, managing partner of business advisory firm PM+M, says small firms will drive growth if they are given clarity
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North East plant hire firm Mechplant secures six-figure investment to fuel growth
SMEs
The South Shields firm has its sights on further growth
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New leadership team and name for agency
West Midlands
PLMR Midlands was formed following the buyout of Advent which launched in 1998
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North East entrepreneur swaps civil service for female-led DIY business
SMEs
Laura Bartlett spent 27 years working in local government before friends and family inspired her to launch her own venture
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Business confidence in South West falls – but firms remain focused on growth
South West
Businesses across the region reported lower confidence in their own prospects last month, according to the research from Lloyds
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Fast growing ABCA Systems acquires London fire protection specialist
Deals
The latest deal extends ABCA's reach in the South of England, after last year's flurry of activity in the North West
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Newcastle graduates' decarbonisation business gets Foundership award
SMEs
Tribe Solutions was founded by Newcastle University graduates Richard Airey and Sean Jobling
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Tens of thousands of South West firms in 'significant' financial distress
SMEs
Volatile consumer spending and tax rises are putting pressure on businesses across the region, the Begbies Traynor report found
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Venture capital investment in South West start-ups rises, bucking º£½ÇÊÓƵ-wide slowdown
Finance
A total of 21 investments were agreed in the second quarter, according to the research by KPMG
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North East Chamber joins with startup support groups to boost small firms
SMEs
The link-up with the North East Enterprise Agencies and its seven member organisations will be trialled for a year
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West of England mayor to establish business board in bid to drive regional growth
Economy
All council leaders across the combined authority area will be on the board - and advisory roles are unpaid
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Yorkshire entrepreneur turns lockdown hobby into lucrative miniature model business
SMEs
Lee Robinson from Huddersfield has been building tiny houses, sheds and even chateaux since 2020
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Marketing agency launches new Wales operation
Marketing
West Midlands firm M3.agency is eyeing further growth with its latest expansion plans
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Government plans to cut energy costs for thousands of businesses
Energy
The proposals are part of Labour's industrial strategy launched last month
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M3.agency expands into South West and North West
Marketing
Birmingham advertising firm is targeting fresh growth with buyout deal and new office launch
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Expansion for manufacturer following funding deal
West Midlands
The Active Hands Company was founded by Rob Smith after a life-changing spinal cord injury left him partially paralysed in all four limbs
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Call for SME 'champions' to support Invictus Games 2027
West Midlands
New business initiative launched which it is hoped will raise vital funds to help host the sporting spectacle at the NEC
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The Black British Business Awards 2025 finalists named
Black Communities
The awards champion black business leaders and entrepreneurs and their contribution to the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ's 'digital economy' is a 'digital illusion' with firms using outdated tech
By City AM
A new report has warned that the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's digital economy is at risk because businesses are still relying on outdated, paper-based verification processes
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Finance advisers say government policy 'unsupportive' of small businesses
By City AM
Financial advisers have slammed the government's policy on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) as unsupportive, as firms continue to suffer from economic pressures
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North East's two fastest growing businesses revealed including superfoods and gothic fashion
SMEs
The Sunday Times 100 rankings look at the country's top entrepreneurial companies
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