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Brexit blamed for South West manufacturers' three months of hell
South West
Sales, profits and jobs are all down for the regions factories and they are slow to adopt robot tech too, report says
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New trial looks to experiment on businesses to find best way to grow
Education
Sage and Northumbria University are trying to find out how SMEs can be encouraged to use more technology
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New skills hub launched in Staffordshire to help SMEs with the cost of training
West Midlands
The fund means businesses can receive up to 48 per cent of the cost of a training course up to the value of £5,000
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Newcastle's Vaulkhard Leisure eyes expansion after £7m banking deal
Deals
The family firm will use the funds for refurbishments and for future additions of the 15-strong group
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Brexit jitters continue to effect region's economic performance, says survey
SMEs
The latest figure from NatWest pointed to a solid and accelerated decline in private sector output.
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Was "cyber weekend" 2019" a success for Greater Manchester's burgeoning eCommerce sector?
SMEs
'The main question this year wasn’t “how can we sell more?â€, but rather “how can we engage with people more?â€'
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Why is this bank persuading small business customers to move to rival lenders?
RBS
'It may sound bizarre that we are asking some of our customers to consider joining another bank'
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Fredericks Foundation announces funding for South West companies 'turned down by banks'
Finance
The foundation has funding to invest in businesses in Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, Cornwall, Devon and Wiltshire
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Comment: Midlands picking up the 'golden thread' in 2020
West Midlands
Innovation Birmingham chief David Hardman says the impact of tech and digital extends far and wide
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New faces at Birmingham creative agency and more appointments news
West Midlands
Digital Glue expands design and web team, new partner at law firm Lodders and PR chief takes on industry body role
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Engineering consultancy Otto Simon Holdings becomes employee owned
Enterprise
The group, founded in 2004, provides design and build, project management, operation and maintenance and manufacturing services to global customers in the steel, petrochemical and renewable energy sectors.
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Former journalist and PR man launches new agency
BT
Chris Walker, who was named Yorkshire News Reporter of the Year in 2007, has worked at agencies across the north
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'Botched' star Dr Paul Nassif launches first º£½ÇÊÓƵ clinic - in Salford
North West
Dr Nassif earmarked Peel L&P’s ‘The Alex’ building in MediaCityº£½ÇÊÓƵ to launch his non-surgical MedSpa concept
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HSBC º£½ÇÊÓƵ increases lending to West Midlands business
West Midlands
Reflections from high street banking giant 12 months on from its historic move into a new home in Birmingham city centre
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Business is personal for bespoke gift entrepreneur Gemma Markland
SMEs
Gemma launched her Bespoke Gems business, which offers a host of luxurious items that can be personalised with the name of your choice, two years ago
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Moorhouse’s Brewery is back in the black following turnaround
SMEs
Moorhouse’s is led by Lee Williams who was appointed MD in April 2017.
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Fintech firm Savvy.co.uk is supercharging its growth plans after securing £20m investment
SMEs
 Its founder talks to Shelina Begum about why there is such a huge demand for mid-term loans
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Former BT boss Gavin Patterson joins board of fast growing WiFi platform and analytics provider
BT
Former BT chief executive Gavin Patterson will help the fast-growing WiFi platform and analytics provider with its global expansion.
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Mercia snaps up three major North East venture capital funds from NVM
Deals
The deal sees Mercia increase the value of its assets under management by 50%
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BJSS teams up with Manchester Digital campaign to encourage more females in tech
SMEs
The business has signed up as headline sponsor of Manchester Digital’s flagship campaign, Digital Her.
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Natural yogurt firm Lancashire Farm Dairies targets £40m turnover
SMEs
The yogurts are made with free-range milk, with guarantees the cows used are grazing for a minimum of 150 days a year.
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce welcomes three new presidents
West Midlands
All three of the new presidents are under 40 years of age
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Pay as you go cafe Ziferblat opens third Manchester location in busy student area
SMEs
As with their two previous sites in the Northern Quarter and in Oxford Court, users are charged 8p per minute
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What are the most popular industries in the north west?
Economic Development
The figures cover businesses that are registered for VAT and/or PAYE.
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