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Thursday 12 August 2021

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Mears Group in ‘good shape’ after profit return

Housing services provider Mears Group has enjoyed a strong half-year, with the Gloucester-headquartered outfit returning to profit and in a "good shape" for growth.
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Ask the expert: Do Google reviews help my website?

Christian Thomson from Marwick Marketing, says for the longest time it has been thought that the more Google reviews you have the higher your website will place on Google. However, that's not correct.
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Deals

Good Energy reiterates hostile bid rejection

Good Energy Group has reiterated its "unanimous and unequivocal rejection" of a hostile takeover offer tabled by rival Ecotricity.
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Loan to support growth plans of renovation specialist

A Bristol-based renovation specialist has received a £200,000 CBILS-backed loan via SWIG Finance. 
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Praetura Ventures secures £15m BBI commitment

Praetura Ventures has unveiled a £15m commitment from British Business Investments (BBI) to further support early-stage businesses and the 'levelling up' of funding.
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Oversubscribed Cairngorm fund closes at £200m hard cap

Cairngorm Capital Partners has closed its third fund at its £200m hard cap. The fund, which was oversubscribed, has already made five investments.
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Business Matters: How cutting-edge lighting technology makes buildings smarter

What makes today's office fit for the future? James Pomphrey, 299 Lighting's founder and managing director, explains how their largest project to date is an example of the future of commercial design in our increasingly smart society. And how lighting design plays a part.
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Business

Senior hire for PwC West and Wales

PwC has appointed a new head of financial services in the West and Wales as the firm continues to strengthen its presence in the industry.
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Record levels of lending at Shawbrook Bank

Specialist lender Shawbrook has achieved record origination levels and increased its loan book to £8bn.
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Ask the expert: How to develop an exit strategy to maximise business value

Not everyone goes into business with a strategy for exit or a plan to sell-up. But at some point, every business owner will need to consider future plans for the business they have built. And the sooner, the better. Tony Anderson from Bristol-based Anderson Financial Management shares his transition tips for entrepreneurs and business owners.
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Property

Senior South West appointment for CBRE

CBRE has strengthened its planning and development team in the South West with the appointment of an associate director.
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Harbour master appointed for Sutton Harbour

A new harbour master has been appointed to manage Sutton Harbour in the heart of Plymouth.
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Savills upgrades prime housing forecasts

Property group Savills has upgraded its forecasts for the UK's prime housing markets to reflect a host of variables, including the unique impact that the extended stamp duty holiday, availability of mortgage finance and repeated lockdowns have had on what buyers are looking for.
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