Professional Liverpool makes Chadwick redundant

Business network and lobbying group Professional Liverpool is to make its chief executive Mark Chadwick redundant after being hit by a funding crisis. The group’s board said it took the decision so it can continue to operate as a “sustainable and viable organisation”.

Busy football transfer window for Brabners

North West law firm Brabners Chaffe Street has revealed it advised on more than 30 football transfers during the summer transfer window. Deals included the transfer of Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan to Manchester City and advising Liverpool on its acquisition of Joe Cole. It says it was also involved in Liverpool's appointment of former Fulham manager Roy Hodgson, following the departure of Rafael Benitez.

PR advice... there's an app for that

Liverpool PR agency Paver Smith has launched an iPhone app which offers PR advice to its users. The agency says the software provides "daily hints, tips and advice on PR and communications issues".

Maxwell Hodge offering business advice

Liverpool law firm Maxwell Hodge is offering free advice seminars for businesses in Birchwood. The firm, which has eight offices across Liverpool and the Wirral, has joined forces with advisers Business Doctors to give "expert advice" on how to “become a legend in your lunchtime”.

Haircut and a pint on offer in Birkenhead

A Wirral couple have opened a barber shop inside a pub. Frank and Sue Gallagher have opened the unique business venture on the site of Birkenhead's Dispensary pub, which had lay derelict for almost three years.

Insider Business of Sport Summit 2010 – last few tickets remaining

Leading figures from the growing business community surrounding sport will meet at Lancashire County Cricket Club on Wednesday (8 September) to speak, discuss, and present their own thoughts as to how we can continue to create new opportunities for business in sport. The day will feature a mixture of keynote speakers, panel debates and interviews with leading lights from sports business, all helping to generate ideas as to how attendees can benefit from this fast growing and ever changing market. For more information, visit here.

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Wates opens up in Liverpool

Wates Construction has opened a new office in Liverpool. The contractor says 15 members of staff will work in the office at 78 Mount Pleasant.

£4m networking hub set for Liverpool

Almost £4m is being invested in a new networking hub and business gateway at the Liverpool Innovation Park (LIP). Its operator Space North West is investing £2.5m, matched with £1.42m from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Tague on Tour: It's hip to be square

It’s not every week you get invited to a topping-out ceremony these days. Or, to be precise in this case, a “civic dignitary bolting a glass fin to a window panel” ceremony, writes Neil Tague.

In Focus: Safety in numbers

The latest figures from CMBOR tell the tale that deal numbers are increasing. They are, but the underlying trend is down, explains Michael Taylor.

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