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Intrinsic Technology sets bullish target
Merseyside-based Intrinsic Technology is looking to hit revenues of £50m over the next two years as it ramps up its expansion strategy. Mike Mason, managing director of the unified communications company, told Insider the growth will be organic although it may dip into the deals market if the right opportunity arises.

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City centre perceptions improve
The ongoing regeneration of Liverpool, boosted by the opening of Grosvenor’s Liverpool One development, has helped to improve perceptions of the city centre, according to a new study.

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Downtown reveals Livercool shortlist
The shortlist for the eighth Downtown Liverpool in Business ‘Livercool Awards’ has been revealed. There are 39 nominees who will battle it out across nine categories, including Professional of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Best Marketer.

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D’Allessandro moves to Sanguine
Sanguine Hospitality has appointed Paris D’Allessandro to spearhead the launch of its first Liverpool hotel. He joins from the Jury’s Inn in Liverpool.

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Barclays strengthens business division
Barclays has appointed Ian Aitchison and Andrew Gornall to lead its Barclays Business division in the North West.

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Property
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Maghull gets Josephine approval
Maghull Developments has been given an extra three years to redevelop the Josephine Butler House site on Liverpool’s Hope Street. Liverpool City Council’s planning committee yesterday approved an extension to the company’s three sets of planning consents that were due to expire in April 2011.

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Battery supplier powers on
Battery Specialist North West, a supplier of commercial batteries to the automotive market, has acquired a site in Merseyside to support its growth plans.

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Edge Lane work gets underway
Work has finally started on the much-delayed extension to Liverpool’s Edge Lane. The £20m scheme involves the widening of the road between Botanic Place and Hall Lane and forms a key component of the area’s ongoing regeneration.

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Sub-£100,000 market dominates Smith & Sons auction
Property consultancy Smith and Sons has reported lively bidding at its latest auction, with 60 per cent of properties sold on the day.

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Property growth slows, says IPD
Capital appreciation in UK commercial property markets eased to the shallowest monthly growth – just 0.1 per cent - since prices started to recover last summer, according to the IPD UK Monthly Index.

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