1 in 3 construction firms at risk in North West
One in three construction businesses in the North West are at risk of failure within the next 12 months, according to figures compiled by the insolvency trade body R3. The …
Pressure on businesses starting to ease – R3
Today’s official insolvency figures which show a fall in the number of business failures indicate that the pressure on businesses is starting to ease, according to the insolvency trade body …
Rising fuel cost is biggest obstacle to growth, says R3
The rising cost of fuel and utilities is the biggest problem faced by businesses in the North of England, according to a survey by the insolvency trade body R3. The …
Digital commerce specialist secures £220k growth funding
A Wilmslow-based digital business has secured a £220,000 funding package from the North West Fund for Venture Capital, managed by Enterprise Ventures. Starfish 360 helps retailers to increase sales by …
Materials Testing 2013 set to be bigger and better than ever
Materials Testing – the most comprehensive exhibition in the world of testing for quality, non-destructive testing (NDT), materials testing, condition monitoring and diagnostic technology – returns this year with a …
Rising living costs pushing North West families into debt, says R3
The rising cost of living is now the main factor pushing people in the North West into debt – outstripping traditional factors such as job loss or relationship breakdown, according …
Half of jobs and stores survive big retail failures
As the high street braces itself for the next rent quarter day on Monday, figures from insolvency trade body R3 show that nearly half of all jobs and stores survive …
Xeros successfully completes £10 million funding round
Xeros Limited, the environmentally-friendly cleaning company which is backed by Enterprise Ventures, has raised a further £10 million from new and existing investors. The funding will be used to accelerate …
Unity Trust Bank to provide £3m for NW firms
Unity Trust Bank, which provides specialist banking services to charities, social enterprises, local authorities and credit unions, has agreed a collaboration with Enterprise Ventures to invest in small businesses in …