Steven and Laura to lead New Professionals Group
Steven Henderson has taken over as chair of the R3 North West New Professionals Group. He replaces Katie Norman of Gateley LLP, who has led the group since its inception …
Full steam ahead as family completes buy-out
The businessman who founded the UK’s only manufacturer of steam cleaning machines has completed a buy-out of the company with funding from Lancashire County Council’s Rosebud Finance. The deal has …
Another record year for Enterprise Ventures with 220 deals completed
Enterprise Ventures, which provides finance for SMEs, enjoyed another record year in 2014, completing 220 deals with a combined value of £30m. It brings the total invested by the company …
Growth at year high in the North
Levels of business growth are at their highest in a year for businesses in the North with more than two-thirds (77%) reporting at least one indicator of growth, according to …
1 in 3 North West adults to take on debt for Christmas
Almost one in three adults in the North West expect to take on debt to pay for Christmas 2014, according to research by R3, the insolvency trade body. The survey …
How to succeed in the third sector
A growing number of business professionals are seeking a career in charities or social enterprise but they are often unprepared for the culture clash. Here’s what you need to know …
1 in 11 North West adults has debts of over £20,000
One in every 11 adults in the North West (9%) owes more than £20,000, excluding mortgages and student loans, according to research by insolvency trade body R3. Of those who …
Online rug retail set for growth after £3.2m buy-in
Modern Rugs – the UK’s leading dedicated online rug retailer which is based in Co Durham – has undergone a £3.2m management buy-in backed by Enterprise Ventures and PHD Equity …
Doug and Will to head venture fund
Enterprise Ventures, which manages The North West Fund for Venture Capital, has promoted two members of its team to jointly head The Fund. Will Clark will work with The Fund’s …