Apr
2009
Articles from 15th Apr 2009
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Liverpool’s brand ‘fails’ city’s knowledge economy
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
A DAMNING report has concluded that Liverpool is “not credible” as a place to locate knowledge economy businesses. Read
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Wirra-based Osiris Projects secures £2m for wind farm project
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
WIRRAL maritime business Osiris Projects will join a project to develop a series of new offshore wind farms after securing almost £2m of funding. Read
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Wain Homes profits slump
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
WAIN Homes is among many housebuilders that have reviewed costs and made redundancies as profits have slumped. Read
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Motors and Drives amed as Distributor of the Year 2008
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
WARRINGTON-BASED electric motor supplier Motors and Drives has been named as Distributor of the Year 2008. Read
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Liverpool business leader in new role
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
PROFESSIONAL Liverpool chief executive Mark Chadwick has been appointed to the Financial Services Sector Advisory Board (FSSAB), set up by the Prime Minister. Read
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Cash aid helps exporters to generate £3.6bn in profits
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
BUSINESS aid group UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) claims it has helped more than 1,900 Merseyside and North West companies increase their exports over the last 12 months, despite the severe economic downturn. Read
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Liverpool student Marcel tipped for business glory
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
A BUDDING entrepreneur from Liverpool was chosen from hundreds for a three-day Dragons’ Den-style experience. Read
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Jumbo order held
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
ONE of the world’s leading airlines is deferring orders for four Airbus A380 superjumbos in the latest setback in what is proving to be a difficult year for the European aircraft manufacturer. Read
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Two new awards for 2009 celebration of business
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
THE spotlight falls on three more awards this week, as the deadline for the Liverpool Daily Post Regional Business Awards approaches. Read
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Rescued Skelmersdale manufacturing firm begins to recruit
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
SKELMERSDALE anti-vandal portable building maker Stackright is recruiting after a management buy-out rescued the firm earlier this year. Read
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New British Gas scheme helps small firms with bills and costs
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
BRITISH Gas has launched a support service for companies struggling to pay energy bills. Read
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Liverpool’s brand ‘fails’ city’s knowledge economy
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
A DAMNING report has concluded that Liverpool is “not credible” as a place to locate knowledge economy businesses. Read
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Moorfields extended opening hours plan is scrapped
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
EXTENDED opening hours at Moorfields train station have had to be abandoned because there was not enough demand from rail users. Read
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Time is running out to book a place on the Mock Industrial Tribunal
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
TIME is running out to book a place for the mock industrial tribunal being staged at Aintree Racecourse at the end of this month. Read
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Glen Dimplex Home Appliances scoops top award
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
PRESCOT-BASED kitchen appliances manufacturer, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA), has scooped two trade awards and been named as a finalist in a further two. Read
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Liverpool businesses urged to support NSPCC Sporting Lunch
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
FORMER England rugby star Martin Bayfield will be guest of honour at this year’s NSPCC Sporting Lunch, and local businesses are being urged to give their support. Read
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Cybertill wins contract with PDSA
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
KNOWSLEY-BASED e-commerce technology company Cybertill has secured its second national charity win – a contract from veterinary charity, PDSA. Read
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How to enter
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
TO RECEIVE an entry form, call 0151 472 2570 or download a form at www.regionalbusinessawards.co.uk Read
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Sefton Council launches assured trader scheme
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
SEFTON Council’s trading standards department is developing an assured trader initiative. Read
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Starting and ending hisday at the gym
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
IAN MUNRO is managing director of Castlerock Care Services, a nationwide locum agency with its headquarters in St Helens. Read
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Bill Gleeson: Region must fight for more knowledge jobs
Apr 15 2009 | Business Opinion
THE need for Liverpool to have a presence in the knowledge sector seems pretty obvious. High- value added activity like science and technology inventions will form a part of any 21st-century economy. Read
