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Pit your company against Cumbria’s finest
CUMBRIAN companies still have more than a month to enter the county’s most prestigious business contest.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Penrith business growth crisis 'can be an opportunity'
A plan to build business success in Penrith was outlined by the town's Chamber of Trade President Richard Utting at its annual dinner and Stars of Business Awards.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Fixed fees - the modern way
LAWYERS used to charge by page of writing, which is why legal documents used to be so long.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow man’s mission is to give customers a great time
ROB Rollings, 57, is the business owner of The Custom House in Barrow, which comprises a restaurant, the LazerZone and children’s soft play area.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Fighting for broadband
LAST week’s news that the £70m roll-out of superfast broadband across Cumbria is to help Ulverston and Furness first will boost business confidence.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Take the stress out of change
Change, while often necessary, is frequently stressful. But more stressful than change is fear of the unknown.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Ulverston hairdresser is cut above
ULVERSTON hair-dresser Philip Pollard is no stranger to quality – having worked for Vidal Sassoon in Man-chester for many years.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow team reveals how firms are helping boost pupils’ skills
THE successful collaborative work between Furness schools, colleges and businesses has been recognised in Westminster.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Pupils in driving seat at Furness College open day
THE grand opening of the £43m Furness College featured interactive activities for all age groups.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Be wary of Pig campaign idea
RECYCLING human food by feeding it to pigs at first sounds like a pretty sensible idea, but anyone in this area who remembers foot-and-mouth will be worried by the idea being put forward by some campaigners.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Meaty types hold prices at Ulverston Auction Mart
A PLEASING entry of quality lambs and well fed hoggs were keenly sought after at Ulverston Auction Mart, with prices remaining firm for meaty types.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Tenders invited for social housing work in Cumbria
Businesses specialising in repair, maintenance and refurbishment are being invited to tender for work with social housing providers in Cumbria.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Action plan call to attract Cumbria young farmers
ACTION must be taken to get more young people in Cumbria into farming, a local MP has warned.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Ulverston brewery job was fantastic introduction to marketing
SARAH Simpson is marketing co-ordinator at Forge Europa, a leading LED light manufacturer based in Ulverston.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Positive attitude is key to success
EVERY week in the Evening Mail, business mentor and Cumbrian networker at Ulverston Business Centre, Archie Workman, profiles job seekers he is working with in the hope local employers will offer them employment. Today he profiles MICHELLE
RAWLINSON
Last updated 18 June 2013
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BAE Systems Barrow shipyard worker competes in international welding competition
A SHIPYARD worker is to represent the United Kingdom in an international welding competition.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow gym owner’s business goes from strength to strength
A FORMER bodybuilding champion who has beaten cancer is hoping to expand his business by moving his gym to bigger premises.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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South Lakes farmer hopes to harvest power of the wind
PLANS have been submitted to build a wind turbine to help power a farm.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow work placement increases teenager’s confidence
A JOB-SEEKING student has developed her confidence and skills following an impressive two-week work placement with a human resources firm.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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Work to be showcased on Unoiversity of Cumbria campus
ART and design teachers of the future who are training in schools across Cumbria and Lancashire are exhibiting work from their placements.
Last updated 18 June 2013
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