We’ve called this year’s annual round-up a rollercoaster ride. And although for most people it has seemed just a rotten year, one that many are glad to see the back of, we feel justified in using such a metaphor. The year has provided highs for some, and though the ride still feels rocky, most businesses are over the shock induced by the banking collapse of October 2008.
It’s been a good year for some, but a bad one for more. Retail continued to struggle, property likewise, while corporate finance hibernated. Neil Tague straps himself in to report on an up-and-down year for North West business.
Martin Ainscough’s crane hire millions are supporting a business quietly making strides in land acquisition, reports Neil Tague.
The man tasked with turning around Manchester’s Hallé Symphony Orchestra tells Michael Taylor how his musicians are bringing classical music to a modern audience.
