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Tuesday 29 March 2022

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Car care specialist outlines growth aspirations

A director at a Rugby-headquartered car care specialist has spoken to Insider about the successes of the company's franchise model, its strong 2021 performance and its aspirations for growth.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Ask the expert: How can you adapt and take advantage of hybrid working to build success?

Adrian Gleeson, strategy director at Rhino Interiors Group, says the term hybrid working was unheard of two years ago, but due to the massive upheaval and unimaginable change over the past two years, it has now become an accepted part of our daily language.
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DEALS

Funding boost for digital advertising specialist

A Birmingham-based company specialising in large-scale digital advertising is to create jobs after securing a £250,000 loan.
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Bridgepoint acquires majority stake in marketing services firm

Investment company Bridgepoint has acquired a majority stake in a Birmingham-headquartered marketing services firm which employs more than 1,000 people.
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OSL Group acquires security business

OSL Group, a 200-strong manufacturer, has expanded with the acquisition of a security company.
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Law firms BLM and Clyde & Co agree to merge

BLM has agreed to merge with Clyde & Co following a vote in favour by partners at both law firms. The combined entity, to be known as Clyde & Co, will have global revenue in excess of £700m per year, with offices in more than 60 cities worldwide.
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Fashion group rejects two approaches

Ted Baker has confirmed that it has rejected two "unsolicited" proposals from US private equity firm Sycamore Partners Management.
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INSIDER FEATURE

Business Matters: The first steps for SMEs to grow their international trade

Ian O'Donnell, lecturer on business Growth at Coventry University and director of branding agency Real Point, says international trade is still something that many smaller businesses should consider.
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Business Matters: Spring Statement 2022 - A missed opportunity to be bold

Praveen Gupta, regional managing partner with Azets and the UK Top 10 firm's National Head of Tax, recaps some of the key announcements made by Rishi Sunak during his Spring Statement and how they could impact SME businesses.
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PROPERTY

Property company expands portfolio with industrial estate deal

An independent property company has acquired a West Bromwich industrial estate which extends to 122,624 sq ft.
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Former The Binding Site land earmarked for commercial scheme

A commercial scheme extending to about 73,000 sq ft has been proposed for land previously used by The Binding Site in Birmingham.
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Office building snapped up by Bond Estates

A headquarters-style building at Meriden Business Park has been snapped up by Bond Estates.
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Work starts on Alloy Wire’s new warehouse

Alloy Wire International is targeting growth after starting work on a new warehouse in the Black Country.
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£72m of acquisitions for Urban Logistics

Listed property investment firm Urban Logistics has made for acquisition for a total of almost £72m.
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Growth expected for Bellway as profits rise

Listed housebuilder Bellway is expecting strong volume growth in the fiscal year, after reporting a rise in half year profits and revenues.
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BUSINESS

Pre-tax profits accelerate at S&U

The chairman of Solihull-based motor finance lender S&U has hailed his team's performance during a financial year in which pre-tax profits neared the £50m mark.
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Hygiene specialist eyes growth with board adviser appointment

A Telford-based hygiene specialist has appointed a former chief executive of Eurostar UK Group as a board adviser to support its growth.
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Partner hire at Anthony Collins Solicitors

Birmingham-based Anthony Collins Solicitors (ACS) has strengthened its local government team with the appointment of a partner.
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MANUFACTURING

Year of “excellent progress” at FireAngel

The executive chairman of Coventry-based smoke alarm manufacturer FireAngel has said the company made "excellent progress" during its latest financial year after cutting its pre-tax losses.
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Britishvolt partners with Indonesian firm for nickel supply

Battery company Britishvolt has signed a memorandum of understanding with an Indonesian stock exchange listed industrial company to partner on the development and supply of nickel sulphate for its full-scale gigaplant in Northumberland.
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February boost for commercial vehicle production

UK commercial vehicle production grew by more than 90 per cent during February, according to the latest figures, but remained below pre-pandemic levels.
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MEMBER NEWS

MERKUR Slots creates jobs with Dudley opening

Gaming company MERKUR Slots has created ten jobs with the opening of a £200,000 entertainment centre in Dudley.
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Urban Village Group reveals care home plans

Birmingham-based Urban Village Group has unveiled plans to develop a multimillion-pound care home in East Sussex.
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