Archive for November, 2010
Depleted but not Defeated
Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by editor.
The optimism at this year’s East Midlands Property & Business Investment Show was infectious with a great buzz throughout the day.
Depleted but not defeated was the message from show organiser Martin Freeman, who said ‘we put on a great show with good exhibitor presence from those companies who have survived the crunch and for the [...]
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BGB Advisory Launches
Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by editor.
Three former colleagues of Grant Thornton have joined forces to form a new advisory practice called BGB Advisory.
The firm, founded by Bev Cook, Graeme Forbes and Bruce Thornton will specialise in advising family and owner managed businesses and professional partnerships, providing a range of advisory services including strategic business advice, marketing planning and advising on [...]
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EMB Opens New Office
Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by editor.
The new Leicester office of EMB Ltd, the enterprise and economic development company that delivers a range of business improvement service, including Business Link, and Leadership & Management training, has been officially opened.
Leader of Leicestershire County Council, Cllr David Parsons CBE, handed over the keys of Merus Court to EMB’s CEO Stephen Smith, saying he [...]
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Merton Group Expands
Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by editor.
Merton Group Ltd, a long established Leicester-based company, which manufactures an extensive range of quality disposable paper products and chemical cleaning materials, has announced its expansion plans.
The company has secured funding for the purchase of a freehold property in Foxholes Road, Leicester, creating 14 new jobs, through NatWest and an emda grant
The purchase of the [...]
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Cooper Parry Plans For Long-Term Growth
Posted on 12. Nov, 2010 by editor.
Cooper Parry have appointed a new executive board and promoted Ade Cheatham to the position of Chief Operating Officer, from his previous role as head of audit and tax.
The new board will focus on the future growth and strategy of the business, while Mr Cheatham will assume responsibility of the day-to-day management of the firm’s [...]
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Networking Club Celebrates its Sixth Anniversary
Posted on 04. Nov, 2010 by editor.
Local law firm Smith Partnership has celebrated the sixth anniversary of its First Tuesday Club, a highly successful networking initiative for Derby’s professional services community.
The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month and has, over the years, become a key fixture in the diaries of leading professional business people in the city, who [...]
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How will companies weather the fiscal storm?
Posted on 04. Nov, 2010 by editor.
The corporate sector is in a relatively good position to withstand the fiscal squeeze, and as the public sector retreats a wealth of opportunities for the private sector should emerge.
That’s the view of economist Roger Bootle (pictured) in the latest issue of Deloitte’s Economic Review, which looks at how companies are likely to fare during [...]
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