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

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:02:07 -0000

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

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:04:43 -0000

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

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:58:10 -0000

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.

Business advice that's food for thought

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:39:30 -0000

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.

Firms weather the storm as campaign takes hold

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:31:00 -0000

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.

Don't gamble with the future of your business

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:32:12 -0000

WITH more than 155,000 jobs at risk in Greater Manchester, the Manchester Evening News and Business Link Northwest have joined forces to launch a new campaign, Supporting Our Businesses.

The campaign will give the business community the information, help and practical support they will need in the coming months.

Practical help and advice to kick start your career

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:30:53 -0000

MEET the once disillusioned web developer who transformed his life with the help of Business Link Northwest.

Lyndon Garvey was given the push he needed to start work on a new business strategy for the future after a meeting with Business Link Northwest advisor Yusuf Pate.

Opening the door to a long and prosperous future

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:19:13 -0000

WHEN Neil and Lesley Turton set up Turton Industrial Doors five years ago they ran the business from home. As the company developed, they decided to take on an industrial unit to help the business grow to its full potential.

Designed for life: the firms beating the crunch

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:17:47 -0000

COMPANIES working in the manufacturing and health and social work sectors in Greater Manchester are managing the current economic climate in the best manner, according to research from Business Link Northwest
They, along with the financial services and agriculture, have a lower commercial risk than other key sectors.