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Young auctioneer picks up the gavel at Moore Allen

One of the youngest antiques auctioneers in the country has picked up the gavel at Moore Allen & Innocent in Cirencester.

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For sale: six bedroom period farmhouse… in an industrial estate

They say the three most important factors in determining the desirability of a property are location, location, location. So the sale of a six-bedroom period farmhouse in Swindon will raise a few eyebrows… it’s in the middle of a trading … Continue reading

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Event hears from company that shares its profits with customers

The CEO of a company that refunds its customers if it makes too much money addressed around 100 like-minded business owners in Birmingham last week. Ben Reid, chief executive of The Midcounties Co-operative, was the keynote speaker at a networking … Continue reading

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Be positive in your marketing

Negative marketing rarely works. To use a negative message you really have to know your stuff – be an expert in the rules to break them. I had a conversation today with a friend who was organising a flash mob … Continue reading

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Technology forum offers delegates a glimpse of the future

Vodafone employs 5,000 people at its Newbury HQ, but only has chairs for 3,500 of them. Blackberry – famous for its mobile phones with keyboards – is doing away with buttons and will be launching new touchscreen software and hardware … Continue reading

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Royal Agricultural College alumni join Moore Allen & Innocent

Two graduates of the world famous Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester have joined the team at land and property agents Moore Allen & Innocent. Andrew Stibbard comes to the firm from Jones Lang LaSalle in London, where he managed portfolios … Continue reading

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Become great at your own marketing

It’s why a lot of people have signed up to our news list. And we’re happy to share tips and advice on this blog and give away free guides. But nothing beats a bit of real life learning, and the … Continue reading

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More to co-operatives than shops, West Midlands businesses discover

A wide range of West Midlands professionals gathered in Birmingham on Friday (March 23) to network, do business, and find out more about the co-operative enterprise model. The meeting was held at the lavish banqueting suite of Birmingham Council House, … Continue reading

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JooMo formulates a solution to youth unemployment

Young people facing an uncertain future in a challenging job market are being given the opportunity to become owners and shareholders in a new skin care business. JooMo is the first 100 percent truly natural face wash – considered the … Continue reading

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“I don’t believe in good ideas” – Discuss and Do event

 “I don’t believe in good ideas,” said Gavin Eddy, director of Forward Space and award winning business mentor, speaking at yesterday’s Discuss & Do festival event in Frome, Making it as an Entrepreneur. So what’s the big problem with good … Continue reading

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