Project Fundamentals Level 3 at Burnley College | Member News
Project Fundamentals Level 3 at Burnley College As businesses continue to deliver increasingly complex projects, having a strong foundation in project management has never been more important. at is helping professionals develop these essential skills through its , an industry-recognised introduction to project management. Designed for those new to project management, no prior knowledge or experience is required, making [...]
Pierce Advises on the Successful Sale of Northern Shire Facilities Management and Catering Partnership | Member News
Pierce Advises on the Successful Sale of Northern Shire Facilities Management and Catering Partnership The transaction enables Graham and Denise to realise the value created through more than 30 years of ownership and growth, while securing a long-term future for the businesses under the ownership of Climate Care Solutions. As part of an established facilities management operator, Northern Shire [...]
Simpler tax system key to unlocking growth for local businesses, survey finds | Member News
Simpler tax system key to unlocking growth for local businesses, survey finds Businesses are drowning in tax complexity. That was the verdict of many business leaders who think that an over-complicated tax system is holding them back more than high UK taxation, a survey has shown. The survey of around 400 UK business leaders, by UK top 10 accountancy [...]
Businesses across Lancashire urged to get behind Burnley Christmas Gift Appeal | Member News
Businesses across Lancashire urged to get behind Burnley Christmas Gift Appeal Businesses across Lancashire are being urged to get behind Burnley Together’s Christmas Gift Appeal when it launches on 19 October, helping to make Christmas special for children and teenagers across Burnley. Now in its fifth year, the annual appeal collects new, unwrapped gifts for children and teenagers [...]
Charities warned to up their game on cyber security for donors | Member News
Charities warned to up their game on cyber security for donors Charities in the North West need to seriously up their game on cyber security to avoid customer data being hacked by criminals. The call to action comes from Siobhan Holmes, a specialist in not-for-profit organisations such as charities. “Encryption alone is not enough - strong identity, access management [...]
Starbucks Arrives at Nelson and Colne College at Grand Opening of Welcoming New Café Space | Member News
Starbucks Arrives at Nelson and Colne College at Grand Opening of Welcoming New Café Space Students at NCC now have a new reason to look forward to their breaks. Barista-served Starbucks has officially arrived at the campus cafe, bringing a taste of the high street right to where students study, meet and unwind. The official ribbon cutting was carried [...]
‘Summer of sorrow’ for businesses | Member News
‘Summer of sorrow’ for businesses There were 1,946 corporate insolvencies in August, 0.6% more than in July (1,934) and 3% fewer than in August 2025 (2,007). Jonathan Amor, a restructuring and insolvency partner at Azets, the UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm with offices across the north-west, explains why. He said: “Corporate insolvency numbers hit a four-month high [...]
Burnley FC in the Community Turf Sleepout 2026 | Member News
Burnley FC in the Community Turf Sleepout 2026 Burnley FC in the Community is inviting businesses, community leaders and supporters from across the region to take part in the return of Turf Sleepout 2026 at Turf Moor. Taking place on Friday 9 October 2026, the event is being delivered in partnership with VEKA UK, which is proudly celebrating 40 [...]
Azets boosts its Transactions Services’ team across the north | Member News
Azets boosts its Transactions Services’ team across the north Azets, the UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm, has boosted its Corporate Finance team by appointing a new partner in the Manchester office. David Tomlinson will work across the north within the Transactions Services’ team, part of the Corporate Finance Department. He is highly experienced with 17 years at [...]
Management Buyout Completed at Impact Retain Group | Member News
Management Buyout Completed at Impact Retain Group Pierce Corporate Finance is delighted to have advised on the management buyout of Impact Retail Group, a specialist marketing services business supporting leading global brands across the cosmetics sector. The transaction, led by Sales Director Jo South and Finance Director Jane Barber, will see Megan Brennan, Bruce Goddard and Abbie Sharman acquire [...]
