The thought of networking is something that strikes fear into many people and drives others to tears of boredom, but in today’s connected world, networking, both online and offline, can be the key to achieving business goals. Effective…

Peel Ports Group is pleased to confirm the appointment of Patrick Walters as group commercial director. Patrick Walters is one of the leading commercial executives in the UK ports industry, having held top positions in P&O Ports, DP…

Liverpool and Sefton Chamber of Commerce saw 350 delegates turn out for its two day conference at the Rum Warehouse in Stanley Dock.  One of the highlights of the International Festival for Business (IFB), the event took place over two days…

Young women from around Knowsley are set to unite this month as part of an inspirational an innovative Rites of Passage Programme. Big Love Little Sista will see one hundred teenage participants from different vulnerable and at risk groups…

Liverpool based law firm Cassell Moore has appointed Peter Barlow to head up its growing real estate team. Peter Barlow (pictured above), who is recognised as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK, joins from Hill…

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is top of the agenda at the International Festival for Business today (Monday 21 July) as speakers from across the UK gather to encourage business owners to improve their social thinking. Held at The…

The Queensland State government is attending a seminar in Liverpool on 19 July to encourage skilled local people to live and work down under. Both Australia and New Zealand have major skills shortages and are looking to the UK to recruit…

According to the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)  regional director, the IFB 2014 has shown to be "crucial" in helping towards its goal of doubling UK exports by 2020. Clive Drinkwater revealed that as the two-month festival reached the…

Brazilica has taken over the city since its launch on Friday 11th July and the action is about to get even hotter! The main carnival day on Saturday 19th July will see a huge samba parade travel through the city filling the streets with…

Businesses and fleet managers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint are being given the opportunity to test drive low carbon vehicles as part of IFB 2014’s low carbon week. Arranged by the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise…