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South West companies 'need to grab export opportunities'
Too many South West companies are overlooking the chance to trade internationally, despite the potential rewards on offer. The warning came at a recent Insider breakfast debate held near Bristol.
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Deals
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Mubaloo boss backs Marketing Clout
Bristol start-up agency Marketing Clout is being backed by Mark Mason, the entrepreneur behind the mobile applications company Mubaloo. The exact investment is unknown but Insider understands Mason has ploughed a five-figure sum into the company.
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£2.5bn Business Growth Fund set for Bristol
The £2.5bn Business Growth Fund (BGF) is opening an office in Bristol. The fund has been launched with a promise from business secretary Vince Cable that it will provide much-needed finance for small businesses and have a strong emphasis on 'provincial Britain'.
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Property
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SunGift Solar launches test centre
A new centre to test different solar PV panels has been launched by Exeter-based SunGift Solar.
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LHC in double property award win
Exeter-based LHC Architecture has won two honours at the Michelmores Commercial Property Awards.
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Business
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Profits fall at Future
Future, the Bath-based media group, revealed that revenues have fallen for the half-year ended 31 March 2011 and profits have also dropped.
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E.ON in Devon energy partnership
A 'low carbon task force' has been formed by E.ON, Exeter City Council, East Devon District Council, Devon County Council and Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The partnership aims to create sustainable communities.
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Gloucestershire council welcomes new chairman
Brian Thornton has been appointed as the new chairman of Gloucestershire County Council.
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Wakefield joins panel for Insider debate
John Wakefield, head of corporate finance in the Bristol office of stockbroker WH Ireland, has been confirmed on the panel of Insider’s Finding the Finance debate, to be held on Tuesday 24 May at One Castlepark in central Bristol. There are still places left to attend this free event.
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Something for the weekend
Insider's column looking at the week's quirkiest stories and events across the region. This week: Selling pigs to the Arabs; On your marks, get set, go!
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Other News
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