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South West Thursday 11 November 2021

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TOP STORY Blake Envelopes makes counterpart buy Yeovil-headquartered Blake Envelopes has expanded by acquiring the entire issued share capital of an East Sussex counterpart, with the former's managing director describing the deal as a "key moment" for the business. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Ask the expert: How to determine and obtain the right type of finance to support growth Martyn Freeman, director at Azets, talks through your options and what you should consider to help grow your business. Read More

DEALS Four new investments for Blackfinch Ventures Gloucester-based Blackfinch Ventures has completed on four new investments totalling £3.27m. Read More Grant Thornton expands deals team after record year Business advisory firm Grant Thornton UK has expanded its South West and Wales corporate finance advisory team. Read More Heat pump specialist eyes £3m crowdfund One of the UK's largest owner-operators of ground source heat pump systems is looking to raise £3m as part of plans to help lower the country's carbon emissions. Read More

PROPERTY Approval lined up for Exeter homes Plans to build almost 200 homes in Exeter look set to take a significant step forward next week. Read More Vassall Centre proposals revealed Plans to transform the Vassall Centre in Bristol into a vibrant neighbourhood for multi-generational living and working have been revealed. Read More

BUSINESS WH Smith eyes return to ‘meaningful profit’ WH Smith believes it is "well positioned" to return to a meaningful profit in 2022. Read More Blinds business expands into Bristol and Cardiff A shutters and blinds business has doubled turnover in the past three years and opened new stores in Bristol and Cardiff. Read More BM Steel eyes growth with Secure Trust Bank support Steel stockholder and supplier BM Steel, which has depots across the UK, is eyeing growth after securing continued funding support from Secure Trust Bank. Read More

MANUFACTURING Landmark contract win for Harland & Wolff Appledore Harland & Wolff's Appledore yard has secured its first fabrication contract win, worth more than £2m. Read More

OTHER NEWS South West Top 500 Companies data - now available to order

MEMBER NEWS Senior hire at Time Finance Bath-based Time Finance has appointed a new business development manager. Read More BizSmart expands into Gloucestershire Business support provider BizSmart has expanded into Gloucestershire with the launch of its first franchise. Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS 14 Dec Owner Managed Businesses - How To Become A Market Leader Breakfast 2021 10 Mar Insider Made in the South West Awards 2022 16 Jun Insider South West Residential Property Awards 2022 30 Jun Insider Made in the UK Awards 2022 30 Jun Insider South West Dealmakers Awards 2022

SERVICES & GUIDES Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More

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