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The £10 million question: has your business outgrown the way you run it?
Mon 17 Aug 2026

The £10 million question: has your business outgrown the way you run it?

By Emma Ball, Partner at Alexander & Co Most successful businesses begin with a simple formula: a strong idea, a…

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James Lewis, Finance Director at FACT3, on the Key Benefits of Hiring a Fractional CFO
Fri 14 Aug 2026

James Lewis, Finance Director at FACT3, on the Key Benefits of Hiring a Fractional CFO

We sat down with James Lewis, Finance Director at FACT3, to discuss why more businesses are adopting a fractional approach…

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5 reasons an MBA could help you take the next step in your career
Thu 13 Aug 2026

5 reasons an MBA could help you take the next step in your career

5 reasons an MBA could help you take the next step in your career Career growth doesn’t always mean changing…

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Stop Scrolling Past Your Own Achievements
Fri 07 Aug 2026

Stop Scrolling Past Your Own Achievements

Zafia Marria | Marketing & Communications Executive Celebrating others comes easily. Celebrating yourself? That’s a different story. You’re quick to…

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AI-Powered Engineering Is Changing Fast. Here’s What Manchester’s Engineering Leaders Actually Think
Thu 30 Jul 2026

AI-Powered Engineering Is Changing Fast. Here’s What Manchester’s Engineering Leaders Actually Think

AI is changing how your teams design, build, test and ship software. That much isn’t in question. What’s harder to…

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Growth Capital: Fuelling Ambition
Tue 28 Jul 2026

Growth Capital: Fuelling Ambition

By Chris Carter, Investment Manager, North West Business Growth Loan Fund, River Capital Growth doesn’t happen by accident. Behind every…

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The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter: a Strategic Imperative for the North West
Fri 24 Jul 2026

The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter: a Strategic Imperative for the North West

For business leaders and HR professionals across the North West, the conversation about growth is changing. It’s no longer just…

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The Hidden Danger in Stock Valuation
Thu 23 Jul 2026

The Hidden Danger in Stock Valuation

I decided this month to discuss an issue that I have seen repeatedly in Small Businesses when I first get…

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The five risks retailers can't afford to ignore
Mon 20 Jul 2026

The five risks retailers can’t afford to ignore

The retail sector has always adapted to change. What’s different now is the speed, scale and complexity of the challenges…

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