Ordinary families ‘may be left behind’ in recovery
Ordinary families are in danger of being left behind as the economy returns to growth, a leading North West insolvency practitioner has warned. It comes as official figures release today …
Support from employees ‘may be helping companies stay afloat’
Fears of a rise in the number of business failures have been allayed by today’s official insolvency figures. The number of company administrations, which rose sharply in the second quarter …
“Our Kid” leads the way for healthcare technology solution
Healthcare experts in Manchester have a new recruit to represent them at a major European technology conference. Our Kid – a seven-foot high robot – is heading to the Lithuanian …
Social networks – the new watercooler?
Now there’s a new place to hang out at work. Enterprise social networks provide an online environment where employees can get to know their colleagues, work together and exchange ideas. …
How to win sales and influence customers
With the rise of influencer marketing, companies are paying celebrities up to $10,000 a tweet to mention their products, while bloggers are benefiting from VIP treatment. But to what extent …
Danger: Emotions at work
Managers often dismiss the role of feelings but research suggests they should pay attention to the emotional climate at work and choose staff with emotional intelligence. Here are eight ways …
First investment by mezz fund will create new jobs on Merseyside
ChargePoint Technology – the Merseyside manufacturer which supplies precision containment valves to some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and chemicals businesses – is set to create over 15 new jobs …
Rosebud backs advertising software company Azullo
A Lancaster-based technology company which has developed an online advertising platform used by leading publishers has secured a six-figure investment from Lancashire’s Rosebud Fund, managed by Enterprise Ventures. The new …
Fleet management consultancy on track for growth with £500k investment
A fleet management consultancy which has developed new software used in the management of large vehicle fleets has received a £500,000 investment from The North West Fund for Venture Capital, …