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Website technology will fit any device

4:16pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A BOLTON computer expert is promoting a new type of technology which adapts website layout automatically to the size of a device’s screen.

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The vital role of our independent firms

12:43pm Thursday 6th June 2013

THE Bolton News is highlighting the vital role of independent businesses in a new campaign.

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£1m expansion sees Kia hit success trail

8:21am Monday 3rd June 2013

A CAR dealership has unveiled a £1 million expansion.

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Les helps sing Bolton’s praises from rooftops

8:20am Monday 3rd June 2013

GIVING Bolton businesses a stronger voice, encouraging vocational training and start-up businesses, improving Bolton town centre and developing international trade are just some of Les Harvey’s priorities.

Intelligence test is all in Robin’s cards

9:32am Friday 31st May 2013

THE owner of a training and coaching company has been invited to give a presentation at Harvard University in the United States with a set of unique cards.

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Warburtons splash out dough on baker

9:37am Friday 24th May 2013

FAMILY bakery firm Warburtons has bought a bread and pastry maker as part of plans to grow into new sectors.

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Interest rate mis-selling solution ‘will take time’

9:45am Thursday 23rd May 2013

LEGAL and financial experts have warned it will “take time” to determine how the mis-selling of interest rate hedging products (IRHPs) by banks to businesses is resolved.

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Therapists celebrate keeping town healthy

10:20am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A BOLTON therapy centre is celebrating 21 years in business.

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'Best' pleased to be backing local heroes

10:17am Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE people behind marketing group thebestofbolton say they are delighted to be sponsoring the The Bolton and Bury Business Awards again.

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New finance deal is right on the money

9:48am Monday 20th May 2013

BOLTON-based human resource and recruitment company The Parr Group has secured an increased funding line from a finance provider.

Training firm building good future again

8:54am Friday 17th May 2013

A BUILDING recruitment and training consultancy has posted an 11 per cent increase in turnover to more than £10 million in the last financial year.

Sponsorship just champion for birthday car parts firm

8:51am Thursday 16th May 2013

A BOLTON car parts stockist which supplies garages across the North West has opened three new branches as it celebrates 30 years in business — and is sponsoring a local racing driver.

Banners fly high in online advertising

8:57am Wednesday 15th May 2013

THE fast-growing sector of buying and selling online advertising space was highlighted when an estimated 1,500 people attended a Reebok Stadium conference.

Expanding law firm has capital idea

11:21am Tuesday 14th May 2013

LAW firm Stephensons Solicitors is expanding its operations into London in an attempt to build a “national presence”.

Warehouse skills scheme set up with Bolton Lads and Girls Club

10:04am Monday 13th May 2013

A FIRM which is helping young people get into employment is urging other companies to follow its lead.

Legal services firm simply the best

10:56am Friday 10th May 2013

LEGAL services firm Keoghs, which now has more than 1,000 staff, has been shortlisted for a national insurance industry accolade for the second year in a row.

‘Partnership’ you can bank on for 45 years

3:22pm Thursday 9th May 2013

A FAMILY-run vehicle hire business is celebrating 45 years of trade — and 45 years’ banking with the same branch.

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Legal changes ‘will bring jobs boom’

10:29am Wednesday 8th May 2013

BIG changes in the legal industry could lead to new jobs being created in Bolton firms.

Businesswomen are the height of fashion

1:26pm Tuesday 7th May 2013

FASHION is proving a winner for Bolton businesswomen.

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Beautician Dee goes for the young market

9:48am Tuesday 7th May 2013

CHILDREN in Bolton will soon be able to have their own “pamper parties”, thanks to a mobile beautician.

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Arena workout for the pizza people

9:57am Friday 3rd May 2013

A MAJOR employer and sponsor of this year’s Bolton & Bury Business Awards is offering all its 600 staff membership of Bolton Arena’s gym, fitness and athletics amenities.

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It’s down to the individual, says major awards sponsor

2:34pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

LEGAL firm KBL Solicitors is once again sponsoring the Bolton and Bury Business Awards, organised by The Bolton News & Bury Times.

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It’s boom time as firm builds and builds

10:14am Wednesday 1st May 2013

A CONSTRUCTION firm is booming after it won two key projects.

Buying and selling helps business to boom

10:04am Tuesday 30th April 2013

A BOLTON firm which specialises in the sale, purchase or merger of companies is celebrating the completion of a number of deals.

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Communication giant is talk of the town

10:32am Monday 29th April 2013

COMMUNICATIONS giant O2 is again sponsoring the Bolton and Bury Business Awards.

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Loyalty the key for law firm success

9:43am Friday 26th April 2013

LEGAL firm Clough and Willis is once again among the major sponsors of this year’s Bolton and Bury Business Awards — for the seventh year.

Absolutely fabulous boost for Kevin Davies charity

10:10am Thursday 25th April 2013

A DESIGN agency teamed-up with Bolton Wanderers star Kevin Davies to create a new website for his charity, KiDs of Bolton.

Controls company given the formula for new markets

9:48am Friday 19th April 2013

A BOLTON manufacturing firm is racing towards new markets.

School proud to back bright young workers

9:37am Friday 19th April 2013

A BOLTON School is again sponsoring The Bolton and Bury Business Awards.

Steel firm builds a bigger future

9:54am Thursday 18th April 2013

A BOLTON steel firm behind some of London’s newest landmarks is developing other projects and hopes to recruit more staff.

Marketing network beefs up trade for butchers

10:34am Tuesday 16th April 2013

A TRADITIONAL butchers’ shop has seen trade double after embracing new techniques recommended by a business marketing network.

Footballing barber Jamil moves his team

12:23pm Monday 15th April 2013

WHEN Bolton barber Jamil Sharif’s Newport Street premises were compulsorily purchased for the new town centre transport hub he wondered whether he would be able to continue in business.

Gas firm lands new boiler deal

3:55pm Thursday 11th April 2013

BOLTON gas company BHE Services has been commissioned to carry out a major boiler and central heating replacement scheme in Wigan and Leigh.

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Network date at seminar

3:55pm Thursday 11th April 2013

THE next meeting of the Business Network Bolton and Bury is on Tuesday, April 23, at the MacDonald Egerton House Hotel, from 11.45 am until 2pm.

Strictly in the name of charity

3:53pm Thursday 11th April 2013

BUSINESSES are being asked to support the hosts of a Bolton networking group during a charity dance contest.

Production up – but trade gap widens

9:29am Wednesday 10th April 2013

NEW official figures suggest industrial production rose by more than expected recently — but the trade gap widened.

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A brighter outlook for manufacturing

11:54am Tuesday 9th April 2013

THE level of manufacturing sector insolvencies has decreased in the North West compared to the first quarter of last year, new PwC figures have revealed.

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Reopened shops bring hope to Jessops' staff

3:53pm Monday 8th April 2013

CAMERA firm Jessops has re-opened two stores.

Looking after staff puts Asons on list of top firms

11:01am Friday 5th April 2013

BOLTON law firm Asons Solicitors said its focus on staff development has helped it reach the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work list and retain Investors in People gold status.

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