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JPCS delivers innovative foundation system for UK’s largest solar farm

Press release 20 July 2012 JPCS, the UK’s leading ground mounted solar PV construction expert, has provided the foundation for the UK’s largest ground mounted solar farms made up of 18,000 solar panels.Working in partnership with leading energy efficiency solution company Anesco, JPCS supplied 4,760 Groundscrews® to the 5MWp solar project on the Cadland Estate in Hampshire. This landmark 30 acre project will generate enough electricity to power 1,000 homes. JPCS installed its sustainable foundations system, Groundscrew®, to secure18,000 solar panels in just four weeks. Steve

Myers Lister Price targets growth as re-brand unveiled

Press release 18 July 2012 ALTRINCHAM-based Myers Lister Price Solicitors (MLP Solicitors) is on track for double-digit growth and is already 25% ahead of turnover targets for 2012-13, according to managing partner, Michael Lister.The firm has also re-branded as it consolidates its position as the specialist commercial law firm for North West businesses and business owners. As part of the re-brand, the firm undertook a research project with existing and potential clients, followed by a series of brand workshops to define its service and operational processes and develop a clearly

WESTBRIDGE KEEN TO INVEST IN THAMES VALLEY BUSINESSES HUNGRY FOR GROWTH

BUSINESSES in the Thames Valley frustrated by a lack of bank funding for growth are being targeted by WestBridge Capital which has £30 million to invest in established SMEs. The fund, raised from private high net worth investors and institutional investors, is supported by the European Union through its ‘Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme’, which is managed by the European Investment Fund. Set up to provide investment to fast growing and profitable SMEs, the fund has already invested £8 million into four companies – The Healthcare Learning Company Limited; Kallidus

Townscape create Jubilee planters for Wrentham

Press release 12 July 2012   THE village streets of Wrentham have a lasting memory of the Jubilee thanks to flower-filled planters supplied by Townscape Products Limited.Wrentham Parish Council commissioned street furniture manufacturer Townscape to create six new planters which will honour the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the passing of the Olympic Torch relay through the village. Townscape developed the commemorative planters out of arctic black and white aggregate and included special black bands with golden lettering. David Reeves, Parish Council Chairman, said: “2012 is a

It’s a family affair – let’s keep it that way

Press release 10 July 2012 THE traditional values and client centric ethos of family business is under threat because they are failing to plan for the future.Family businesses are a vital part of the UK economy, bringing in a quarter of the UK’s annual GDP and providing 9.2million jobs. Yet family business solicitors are warning that the legacy of family businesses is in danger due to a lack of succession planning. Specialist business legal advisors, MLP Solicitors, have found many family owned and managed businesses are not prepared for protecting the business in future

Growth and promotions at MLP Solicitors

Press release 9 July 2012 Myers Lister Price (MLP) Solicitors is continuing its growth strategy with a raft of appointments and promotions.The Altrincham-based firm, which specialises in corporate and commercial legal advice to businesses and business owners, has appointed two new solicitors and promoted a new partner. Kevin Walker has been promoted to partner after heading up the firm’s personal injury department for the past five years. Nick Jackson has been appointed as commercial property solicitor moving from Nichols Henstock & Stevenson Solicitors and Charlotte Shaughnessy-

Townscape provides polymer direction for Anglesey coastline

Press release 3 July 2012 STREET furniture manufacturer, Townscape Products Limited, is providing direction for visitors to the Welsh coast by supplying fingerposts along the Anglesey Coastal Path.Townscape has supplied directional sign posts along Anglesey’s 125 miles of breath-taking coastline, which is a designated area of outstanding beauty. The four metre high polymer fingerposts were manufactured by Townscape to a bespoke heritage design for the Isle of Anglesey County Council in a variety of colours. Jonathan Goss, managing director of Townscape, said: “Polymer is the

Equilibrium Foundation continues to donate

Press release 28 June 2012 THE Equilibrium Foundation, set up by Equilibrium Asset Management, is continuing its support to local charities by helping an Alderley Edge based charity to organise a trip to the seaside for people with learning difficulties.The Equilibrium Foundation donated £1,000 to Time Out Group, which provides social and leisure activities for adults in the Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Handforth, as well as offering respite for parents and carers. Equilibrium Asset Management set up the Equilibrium Foundation last year to support good causes in the North West,

Equilibrium grows graduate scheme with marketing appointment

Press release 19 June 2012 Equilibrium Asset Management is developing its marketing department with the appointment of Niall Sweeney as Marketing Assistant.Manchester Metropolitan University graduate, Niall, 22, recently completed a degree in Business Management with Marketing and will be responsible for producing external communications, implementing social media strategies and co-ordinating Equilibrium’s extensive seminar programme. Niall’s appointment is part of Equilibrium’s on-going partnership with MMUBS. Last year the firm took on a marketing intern from the university and

Asparagus Tip: Buy now while stocks last

Press release 30 May   First it was petrol, then stamps. Now the nation is set for another wave of panic buying – this time for asparagus.One of the wettest spring’s on record has led to a shortage of asparagus, a problem exacerbated by strong demand for the vegetable to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Asparagus featured on Her Majesty’s Coronation Banquet menu in 1953 and restaurants and amateur chefs alike are keen to use the veg in their jubilee celebrations. Amba in Hale, Greater Manchester, is one such restaurant to feature a retro coronation banquet and struggled

Insurance innovation to boost UK exports

Press release 30 May 2012 Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited is helping drive the UK’s export market with the launch of ExportSure, an innovative credit insurance product.Responding to the Government’s call for an export-led recovery, the insurance specialists is working with The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and market leading credit insurers to offer businesses a gateway to increase exporting to global markets. ExportSure Credit Insurance will enable companies to evaluate the creditworthiness of new overseas accounts, enjoy local collections support for slow payers and

IRIS Legal unveils new look

- UK's largest legal software technology company re-brands  - New look reflects 'growth and success' of past 12 months and in the futureIRIS Legal, the UK’s largest provider of software and services to partnerships in the UK & Ireland, today reveals a strategic re-brand as it pushes on with growth plans. From today, the company will be branded as IRIS Legal, a name which it says captures the essence of its business, products and the market in which it operates. The new branding will be rolled out across all print and digital communication materials. Doug Hargrove, managing director

Is it time to start investing for the next generation’s retirement?

Press release 28 May 2012 GRANDPARENTS are being advised to set up pensions for their grandchildren following a report suggesting babies born today will be 77 before they receive a state pension.*The rising retirement age, topped with increased life expectancy means the average person will now spend more than 20 years in retirement. This is a financial burden many young adults can’t even begin to prepare for in the current economic climate. Wealth management expert, Colin Lawson, managing partner at Equilibrium Asset Management, has noticed a growing number of clients request

No5 Chambers rolls out IRIS Legal solution

· Major contract win for IRIS Legal · Proves confidence in flagship barrister softwarePress release 22nd May 2012 No5 Chambers rolls out IRIS Legal solution One of the largest set of barristers’ chambers in England & Wales is rolling out the hosted IRIS Meridian Law Connected (MLC) system across chambers and its annexes. As part of the agreement, worth more than £1m, No5 Chambers has also outsourced all of its IT requirements to IRIS Legal and a full-time senior IRIS Legal employee will work on site on a day-to-day basis. No5 Chambers has offices in Birmingham, London and

Collaboration leads to huge cost savings for Manchester City Council

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL has reappointed Banner Business Services to supply its office stationery and supplies after the company succeeded in reducing the Council’s spend by 40 per cent on items over the past three years. Banner account manager Mark Airey has collaborated closely with the Council’s procurement team to introduce a number of measures that have led to a decrease in the Council’s expenditure on these commodities over the last three consecutive years. Cost-saving measures have included: · Management of core lists · Introducing an automated electronic ordering system

Bridge and Chubb join forces to support the metal fabrications industry

Press release 16 May 2012 TWO insurance industry experts have joined forces to provide the leading insurance solution for metal fabricators and processors globally.Bridge Insurance Brokers Ltd and Chubb Insurance have teamed up to offer MasterPackage MetalPro, which delivers high spec cover for precision engineers, metal fabricators and metal processors. MetalPro offers the metal industry a combination of benefits such as a contract which is warranty free, commercial products and services errors and omissions liability as standard, no under-insurance penalty if you link your values

Banner gears up for office Olympics

As London gears up for the Olympic Games, office suppliers are encouraging their customers to stock up on essentials ahead of one of the largest logistical challenges the capital has faced in peacetime. The Olympic period will see 100 days of significant transport disruption in the capital with an estimated 22 million spectator journeys. With warnings of the potential disruption to deliveries during the summer of sport, Banner Business Services is advising businesses of all sizes to plan ahead and stock up on office essentials. Anne Patton, Marketing Manager of Banner Business

Top maritime award for SaveOurSeafarers

The SaveOurSeafarers (SOS) campaign has been honoured with a Seatrade Award for its significant contribution in the fight against Somali piracy. The Seatrade Award for Countering Piracy was presented at the prestigious and respected Seatrade Awards ceremony, with more than 350 of the maritime industry’s key players attending a high profile dinner at the Guildhall in London last night (May 14). Former UK Minister of State Michael Portillo was the Guest of Honour. Alastair Evitt, Chairman of SaveOurSeafarers, who accepted the award on behalf of the campaign, said: “Since the launch

Five green money saving tips for your office

Richard Costin, managing director of office supplies giant Banner Business Services, explains how contrary to popular belief businesses of all sizes can make significant savings by going green.Cash flow is the lifeblood of all businesses and continues to be a major problem for many. With Vince Cable likening the UK’s recent economic woes to living through a war, many companies are adopting a rationing mentality looking at all types of money saving tips to reduce costs without cutting their most valuable asset – staff. This includes thinking green. With just a few small green changes,

Legal 4 Landlords finds a new home

PRESS RELEASE: 02 May 2012LEGAL 4 LANDLORDS, a specialist landlord and letting agent services provider, has landed the keys to a new home quadruple the size of its original office space, in a move that demonstrates its commitment to future growth. The four year old business, based in Warrington, has relocated to neighbouring 2,500 square feet premises covering space over two floors and housing both a call centre and a sales centre. The move follows a record 12 months for the business which is on track to achieve its £2 million predicted turnover for 2012/2013 The staff count is up

Townscape supplies anti-terrorist protection to Belfast

Press release 1 May 2012 TOWNSCAPE Products Limited is helping to safeguard one of the UK’s highest profile new visitor attractions against the threat of terrorism.Townscape is supplying 47 Counter Terror (CT) Blocks, designed to stop vehicle-based attacks, to Titanic Belfast, one of Northern Ireland’s signature tourism projects in a deal worth more than £100,000. Titanic Belfast enables visitors to re-live the Titanic story, from her birth in Belfast to the fateful maiden voyage and eventual discovery on the seabed. The museum is expected to attract 425,000 visitors annually and

Top ten cash flow killers

CASHFLOW experts have revealed the top ten ‘cash flow killers’ for small and medium sized businesses. cashflowfacility.co.uk  asked company directors from all over the UK to highlight where the biggest cashflow problems emerge from within their business. The top ten ‘cashflow killers’ according to cashflowfacility.co.uk  are: 1)    Late payment by customers 2)    Banks freezing overdrafts 3)    Unexpected tax bills 4)    New machinery or IT equipment 5)    Delayed insurance claim payments 6)

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