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Friday 27 November 2020

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Taking the highs with the lows – 42 under 42 reflect on 2020

While 2020 has been a year of challenges, it has also brought opportunities for many entrepreneurs who have been adaptable and open to pivoting. That was one of the message that came to the fore at Insider’s 42 under 42 online forum. The digital event, sponsored by Coutts and Lyons Davidson, included a panel and audience debate featuring a range of this year's new intake of 42 under 42, while the winners of this year’s South West 42 under 42 awards were also revealed.
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Ask the experts: 5G – building the infrastructure of the future, today

Fotis Karonis, chief technology innovation officer at BT Enterprises, examines how 5G will shape the future of business.
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Loan revs up growth plans at EcoMove

EcoMove, a company that sells zero-emissions electric mopeds, bikes and scooters, has received a £220,000 loan to support its growth strategy and help refurbish its flagship store.
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Investment to support expansion at Cream Care

Cream Care, a Taunton-based provider of residential care and supported living services for individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities, has secured investment from Civitas Investment Management. A team from Grant Thornton advised Cream Care.
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£10m funding secured by Newable Ventures and BPEC

Newable Ventures and Bristol Private Equity Club (BPEC) have secured £10m in new funding from British Business Investments to fund early stage businesses across the UK.
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Food giant secures £555m boost

Food giant 2 Sisters has secured a £555m refinancing package to support its next stage of development.
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Business Matters: Explore an acquisitive growth strategy with private equity backing

Dewi Hughes, head of LDC for the South West and Wales, says while the pandemic has forced many business leaders to re-evaluate their plans, management teams the private equity firm speaks with are actively exploring avenues to build resilience and scale their businesses. An appetite to grow through acquisition is one of the things LDC is seeing.
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Business

Dyson to invest £2.75bn in new technologies

Dyson has outlined plans to double its portfolio of products and enter entirely new fields by 2025, taking it beyond the home for the first time, as part of a £2.75bn investment drive.
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Stellar performance lays strong foundations for Beaverbrooks

Beaverbrooks has said its best ever financial year provided a "strong foothold to get through 2020 and beyond".
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Business Matters: The boardroom ‘show and tell’

Steve Gaskell, executive coach and boardroom facilitator at ActionCOACH, looks at the important role the boardroom plays.
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Property

Office building snapped up in multimillion-pound deal

A grade A office building in Bath has been acquired for almost £7m.
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Contractor to develop flagship Volvo dealership

A main contractor has been appointed to bring forward a new dealership on the site of a Bristol regeneration project.
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£30m development completed at Millbay

A £30m development of homes has been completed at Millbay in Plymouth.
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5G ocean-based marine testbed earmarked for Plymouth Sound

Plymouth Sound is to be home to a 5G ocean-based marine testbed.
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Bank supports expansion at family-run stained glass specialist

A Dorset-based second generation family-run company is expanding into new commercial premises to meet its growing order book, backed by financial support from Barclays.
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