Today's North West business news from Insider |
KPMG UK signs agreement with Acceleris for VC fundraising and advisory business | Professional services business KPMG UK has signed an agreement to form a new partnership with Greater Manchester-based venture capital (VC) advisory firm Acceleris. The pair will provide fundraising and advisory services to entrepreneurs in the UK and internationally, with a particular focus on businesses in technology, life sciences and ESG-related sectors. Read More |
| | Vp kicks off formal sale process | Listed equipment rental specialist Vp - which was established in 1954 and floated in 1973 - has launched a formal sale process with a buyer sought who will respect the company's "unique heritage, family culture and committed employee base", while supporting its longer-term growth ambitions. Read More |
| | Blink Charging Co buys UK counterpart | Blink Charging Co, a US operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has expanded with the acquisition of a UK counterpart which operates about 1,100 charge points across the country, principally for local authorities, NHS healthcare trusts, further education colleges and fleets. Read More |
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Ask the Expert: How to improve customer experience by optimising your service team | Michael McCarroll, from razorblue, says a service desk team is a regular point of contact between customers and your business, so mobilising your team to be effective and drive customer satisfaction is crucial. Almost nine out of ten senior business leaders in the UK see customer experience as their top-growth strategy, but only one in three feel prepared to address it. Read More |
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Revenues up at Howdens | Listed kitchen and joinery products supplier Howden Joinery Group has said it "remains confident" following a strong start to the year where revenues increased. Read More |
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