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Tuesday 10 August 2021

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Profits rise at upbeat fit-out firm

A Blackburn-headquartered fit-out specialist has increased profits, despite the difficulties brought about by Covid-19, with directors confident that the company can return to its pre-pandemic position.
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Business Matters: Open for business - Notes for international businesses in a changing world

Peter Walshe, North West manager at AFEX, says the past 18 months have challenged us on every level. We've seen untold tragedy and suffering, and at the same time, celebrated remarkable global cooperation in biotech and science. We've turned to digital platforms for shopping, financial services, work and communication. While rolling lockdowns disrupted the normal course of things, ingenuity and innovation have sent up green shoots.
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Seneca backs biotech firm’s £15m fundraise

A biotech company has completed a Series A raise of £15m with funding from industry veterans, institutional venture and strategic investors, including Haydock-headquartered Seneca Partners.
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Skelmersdale move for bakeware firm after takeover

A provider of bakeware and coating services has moved its UK operation to Skelmersdale after being bought.
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Harrison Drury optimistic about M&A activity

Harrison Drury – which has offices across Clitheroe, Garstang, Lancaster, Kendal and Preston – is expecting strong levels of M&A activity to continue throughout the rest of 2021.
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Employee ownership for Oakwood Corporate Services

Altrincham-based professional services advisory firm Oakwood Corporate Services has moved to employee ownership.
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Business Matters: Marketing for manufacturers – thought leadership is not only for the market leaders

In a manufacturing landscape where the battle for differentiation is more competitive than ever, Alex Cairns explains how even SME challenger brands can use thought leadership to unlock the true potential of their B2B marketing efforts.
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Business

PPE demand boosts facemask firm’s global growth

A Lancashire manufacturer of professional grade facemasks and filters is expanding as global demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) continues to soar.
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Latest expansion for coronavirus testing firm

A Liverpool-based coronavirus testing and preventative specialist is embarking on a worldwide expansion.
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Aldi to create more than 2,000 UK jobs

Aldi has outlined plans to create more than 2,000 jobs across the UK between now and Christmas.
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Business Matters: The art of the 'Elevator Pitch'

An elevator pitch is a great way to summarise – impactfully – your business and idea to an angel or equity investor. But what is the formula for a successful one? Mark Gibbons, senior access to finance specialist at Access to Finance Lancashire, offers his advice.
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Property

Latimer strengthens Manchester stronghold

Following the recent acquisition of a Manchester site previously owned by Boddingtons Brewery, Latimer has bought a further 0.44-acre brownfield site nearby.
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Salboy expands with latest site acquisition

Warrington-headquartered Salboy has expanded its presence with the acquisition of a residential site in London.
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Best ever year for Northern Industrial

Blackburn-based Northern Industrial has reported its best ever financial year.
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Gatehouse Bank launches £500m TREP venture

Gatehouse Bank has launched a £500m joint venture with TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP) to enable the construction of up to 2,500 family rental homes across the North and Midlands.
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Ask the expert: How can my commercial property generate tax savings for me?

Leslie Maloney, tax specialist at Access2Funding, explains how your commercial property can generate tax savings for you.
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Manufacturing

New product range for SiS

Nelson-based Science in Sport (SiS) has launched a new product range.
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Cluttons launches Manchester hub

Property consultancy Cluttons has launched a northern hub in Manchester.
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Carex strikes MAG partnership

Hand wash brand Carex has agreed a partnership with Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to become its official sanitising partner.
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