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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.

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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.
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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.  
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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.
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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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Designed for life: the firms beating the crunch

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Greggs looks to open 15 stores and create 150 jobs

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