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Co-op doubles funding for Enterprise Hubs to £15m

The Co-operative Group has doubled the funding for its Enterprise Hub initiative from £7.5m to £15m to develop its service to encourage new businesses over the next three years.

The Manchester-based giant, which is hoping the scheme will spawn a co-operative enterprise a day this year, is also encouraging young people to set up their own businesses.

What the future holds for business

The diversity of business sectors in Greater Manchester as well as the spirit of entrepreneurship and co-operation that exist here will make this city a fertile place for economic recovery, as Ben Rooth reports.

Upholstery Vehicle Services motors ahead thanks to solid guidance

UPHOLSTERY Vehicle Services is a family firm specialising in converting commercial vehicles for all kinds of purposes, ranging from niche sector work vehicles to specialist wheelchair accessible mini-buses.  

Firms weather the storm as campaign takes hold

COMPANIES across Greater Manchester have been taking advantage of the help available through the Manchester Evening News and Business Link Northwest’s Supporting Our Businesses campaign.

Business advice that's food for thought

AFTER a long and expansive career in the catering industry, Angela O’Neill established her own business, Passion for Food in Swinton in November 2000.
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Brian Sloan
'... much doubt is being cast on the Office of National Statistics’ figures.
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Roberts Jackson Solicitors agrees Wilmslow relocation

Roberts Jackson Solicitors agrees Wilmslow relocation
Law firm Roberts Jackson Solicitors has agreed a move to premises which are three times the size of its current base as it seeks to double its workforce.
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Go Pizza in Manchester expansion

Go Pizza in Manchester expansion
Fast food chain Go Pizza is planning expansion in Manchester and London after securing a new financing deal with Santander Corporate Banking.
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Raja Fashions
Raja Fashions is Hong Kong's renowned bespoke tailors
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Details of upcoming business events, conferences, seminars - and pictures - in and around Greater Manchester
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