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Setgo eyes social network growth
Liverpool software developer Setgo has secured a funding boost to expand its presence in the burgeoning online ‘virtual goods’ market, worth an estimated $6bn (£3.7bn) worldwide. The company makes games and technology for social networks, such as Facebook and Hi5.
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Deals
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Solomon sets out TJ Hughes priorities
Retail entrepreneur Anthony Solomon has outlined his goals for Liverpool discount retailer TJ Hughes after teaming up with private equity firm Endless to complete the deal to buy the company.
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Access to capital will increase M&As - EY
The number of UK businesses on the acquisition trail is set to increase during the next six months as improving credit conditions make finance easier to access. That's according to Ernst & Young’s 'capital confidence' barometer.
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Business
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B&M Retail leads profits charge
Liverpool discount retailer B&M Retail has topped the list of North West companies with the fastest-growing profits for a second year running, according to the annual Sunday Times PwC Profit Track 100. Eight businesses in the region made the list.
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Ryanair starts new JLA flights
Ryanair has launched its inaugural flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to the Greek Island of Kos. A route to Rhodes has also started and a service to Lodz in Poland will begin this weekend.
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Mechan engineers annual growth
Safety switch manufacturer Mechan Controls has posted a 20 per cent jump in profits for its last financial year. It predicted it will achieve double digit earnings growth in 2011.
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Something for the weekend
This week: Not ducking the issue; punting on bunting; the £50 challenge; and play that funky music.
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Property
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Seven NWDA sites to hit the market
Seven property assets owned by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) are to be sold on the open market under plans announced by the government. They are the first in a series of sites set to be sold off.
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