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Rice urges Liverpool businesses to vote for BID status
Liverpool Commercial District Partnership's chief executive Paul Rice has called on companies in the city to back the Business Improvement District plan or risk jeopardising the continued development and regeneration of the city centre area.
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Deals
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Seek out angel investment – Wilkins
Tom Wilkins, managing director of private investor network Envestors, has urged more North West businesses to seek out partnerships with angel investors. His call follows a survey which revealed the lack of quality companies was the biggest barrier to angel investment in the region.
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North West LEPs offered start-up cash
Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) in the North West will have the chance of securing cash from a new £5m start-up fund that has been launched by the government.
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Business
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PlumbNation taps into higher sales
Wirral-based PlumbNation, an online retailer of plumbing and heating products, has revealed plans to almost double its headcount following a surge in revenues.
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Record contract win for Heatons
Wirral office supplies retailer Heatons has secured the biggest single contract in its 25-year history.
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Nice-Pak cleans up with sales rise
A focus on products and investing through the downturn led to an 8 per cent increase in turnover at Nice-Pak International.
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Hillyer McKeown makes Stirrett partner
Chester law firm Hillyer McKeown has appointed its head of corporate Anton Stirrett as partner. He joined the firm in 2009 from DWF.
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Something for the weekend
This week: Eyes on the prizefighter; if it’s not too Kate…; BBC shows its mettle with nettles; and canapé won’t pay.
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Property
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Downing completes first phase of Newcastle scheme
Liverpool property group Downing has completed work on 100,000 sq ft of its flagship project Downing Plaza in Newcastle.
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Card Factory greets Connah's Quay
Card Factory has agreed a deal to occupy a unit at the £15m Quay Shopping Centre at Connah’s Quay. The greetings card company has agreed a lease with centre owner and developer St Modwen.
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Repossessions rise in housing market
More than 9,000 properties were repossessed during the first quarter of 2011, according to figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. The figure of 9,100 was 15 per cent up on the country's total repossessions for the fourth quarter of 2010.
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Other News
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Little Chip shortlist unveiled
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Growth fund tour to hit North West
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