Like it or not, debt management and sub-prime finance businesses are an important part of the financial services economy in the North West, just as no-win no-fee accident claims processors and mobile phone resellers are. They might not grace the glossy brochures that Liverpool and Manchester's marketing gurus hand out at international investment events like MIPIM, but they employ a lot of people and, ironically, have created a lot of personal wealth. Rupert Cornford examines this phenomena, while the magazine also breaks bread with the region's highest profile chef - Paul Heathcote.
Two years ago it was all looking so good for personal insolvency companies making money out of the misfortune of others. The banks were on board, everyone was rolling in cash and share prices rocketed up. But then it all went wrong. Rupert Cornford reports.
Is Paul Heathcote a chef who's got into business or an entrepreneur in the food business? The answer to this question could well influence the future gastronomic direction of the North West. Michael Taylor tucks in to find out.
After sustained calls for businesses and universities to work in partnership, regional companies are beginning to shout about their work with academia. Rupert Cornford reports on some of the success stories.
The calibre of advertisers in Midlands Business Insider speaks for itself. Whether promoting deal activity or selling internet services, the advertiser list reads like a who's who of the business community.
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