Google starts its Liverpool business drive

Google has launched its three-month drive to provide advice and support to small businesses in Liverpool to help them increase their online potential. Matt Brittin, the managing director of the internet giant's UK operations, told Insider the scheme could be rolled out to other cities if it proves successful.   READ MORE...

Clean energy investments sold in £30m pre-pack

Investments owned by Viridis I, a Warrington-registered clean energy company, have been sold by administrators in a pre-pack deal worth £30m, but its bank is expected to take a £24m hit on the sale.   Read More...

Management team buys Design Catering Equipment

Design Catering Equipment, based in Stockport, has been bought by its management team in a deal funded by NatWest.   Read More...

Costcutter set for full Bibby takeover

Costcutter is set for a full takeover by Liverpool-headquartered Bibby Line Group within the next six months, according to executive chairman Colin Graves.   Read More...

ReThink doubles profits as global footprint grows

ReThink Group, the Manchester-headquartered recruitment firm, has doubled first half profits thanks to a 27 per cent increase in revenues.   Read More...

MusicMagpie leads technology growth

Macclesfield-based MusicMagpie is one of eight North West businesses to have made this year's Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league table.   Read More...

Gregory joins Business Growth Fund

The £2.5bn Business Growth Fund (BGF) has appointed Andy Gregory as regional director for the North and Northern Ireland.   Read More...

The Top 500 Companies marketing database

Looking to source new clients? Insider’s North West Top 500 Companies 2011 database is our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list, providing you with the strongest contacts for the region’s biggest companies. Order now or request a free sample.   Read More...

CBRE calls for more love for big sheds

Mike Walker, head of industrial agency for CB Richard Ellis in the region, has called for planners to recognise the job-creating possibilities of distribution centres.   Read More...

D-day set for Chester theatre decision

Decision day for the choice of site for Chester's multimillion-pound new theatre will be 13 October, Cheshire West and Chester Council has revealed.   Read More...

Nando's checks into Widnes

National restaurant group Nando's has agreed to take the last remaining unit at £10m leisure scheme The Hive in Widnes.   Read More...

Cheshire leaders set for inward investment push

Powers will devolve to cities after Lords support

Profits surge at clothing distributor Ralawise

Caunce O'Hara makes King Street move

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