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We are partners with China

Executive director of the Liverpool Shanghai Partnership, Dr Kerry Brown, will tell business leaders later today that China is at a crucial point in its economic development – and Liverpool can profit. Here, he outlines the challenges and opportunities available to Merseyside businesses Read

New deal for Beatles museum brings profit

THE Beatles Story museum made a profit before tax of £427,113 in 2007, according to figures published at Companies House. Read

A scene from the MotorStorm game

Crashes, triumphs and near-misses

THIS may sound like mayhem, but, as Alex Turner discovers, gaming industry is big business. Read

We’re doing something that can make a difference

Alistair Houghton meets STUART JACKSON, chief executive of communications agency ICE Read

Tax evaders with offshore accounts targeted

OFFICIALS at HM Revenue & Customs have announced phase two of their campaign against tax evaders using offshore bank accounts. Read

Training group in science park move

LIVERPOOL Science Park is now 80% occupied after another letting was secured. Read

Stamp duty confusion is hurting house sales

THE Government’s mixed messages on stamp duty could damage any signs of returning confidence in the housing market, surveyors are warning. Read

All work and no play is a bad idea, says phone giant

PHONE giant O2 says encouraging staff to play games at work is boosting their creativity and productivity. Read

Roadshow on finding work

ST HELENS Chamber is holding a Starting Point roadshow for people looking for help finding work or training. Read

Appointments

FINANCE firm Pricewaterhouse-Coopers has promoted Joanne Hughes, top, and Sarah Godbold, right, to manager level at its Liverpool office. Ms Hughes, who joined PWC as a graduate in 2003, has a role on the Audit Implementation Network and is responsible for spreading best practice principles in the North West offices. Ms Godbold, who also joined PWC in 2003 after graduating from Liverpool University, works with a variety of clients in sectors including housebuilding, chemicals, and manufacturing. Read

Island flats deal worth £8m

CHESHIRE investment company Bold International Properties has bought an apartment development in Jersey for £8.2m. Read

Centre’s staff vie for Europe-wide award

STAFF at a Merseyside-based call centre have high hopes of an award. Read

Business activity up

THE North West was the only region to record an increase in business activity in July, according to a new report. Read

Fuel from household waste a step closer

INEOS, the world’s third-largest chemical company, says it will be able to run cars on household waste within two years. Read

Region’s workers are the least stressed

A NEW report has found that workers from Liverpool and the North West are among the least stressed in the UK. Read

Postal group secures £1.6m for expansion

AINTREE-BASED postal services firm Secured Mail has plans to expand after securing a £1.6m investment from Aquarius Equity Partners (AEP). Read

Rent-a-bod among most promising firms

RENT-A-BOD, based in Bowring Park, is one of the 14 businesses selected from across the UK to go through to the next round of judging in the Most Promising New Business category of the British Small Business Champions (BSBC) 2008. Read

£10m for business training

SMALL firms in Merseyside are to benefit from a training pot worth £10.2m. Read

‘Recession can be good’

RECESSION and economic slow-downs can actually be good for companies, according to Cheshire- based business doctor David Coorey. Read

Contract for crash assistance

CHESHIRE technology group Eagle-i Holdings has won a contract with AXA Group subsidiary AXA Assistance. Read

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