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Multi-million pound deals revealed at first UK – Francophone Africa forum

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The first ever UK-Francophone West and Central Africa Trade and Investment Forum was a huge success with hundreds of senior politicians and business leaders in attendance and deals worth millions of pounds announced. The event’s aim was to show UK investors that Francophone Africa is open for business and demonstrate the wealth of opportunities available. The inaugural forum saw around 500 delegates attend, including six UK Heads of Mission representing eight African countries, as well as politicians and business leaders from the UK and Africa. A further 300 businesses were on the waiting list but unable to gain admission due […]

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GSI Group CEO Paul Mitchell

GSI Group expands towards £1 billion portfolio goal with acquisition of Oakfield Financial Consultants

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Leading south-east financial planning company, The GSI Group, has bought out Oakfield Financial Consultants Ltd as a first acquisition, heralding a move towards a portfolio valued at £1 billion within five years. Paul Mitchell, Group CEO at the Westerham-based 16-strong firm, says they have £1 billion in their sights after establishing an ambitious growth strategy strengthened by almost half a century of exemplary customer service for a wealth of loyal clients. Founded in the early 1980s, with many of its now best-known services added from the early 2000s, GSI Group (https://gsigroup.co.uk/) specialises in creating personalised plans for savings and investments,

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New Trade and Investment Summit set to boost trade between the UK and French speaking Africa 

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UK businesses are set to benefit from an enhanced trade relationship with Francophone Africa, as a new trade and investment forum is established to unlock opportunities across the region. The inaugural meeting of the UK-Francophone West and Central Africa Trade and Investment Forum is set to kick off in London from Wednesday, October 19. It will welcome senior politicians and business leaders from across eight different countries. The two-day inter-governmental event will be hosted by London-based DMA Invest in partnership with the Department for International Trade and UK Export Finance. Discussions will focus on how businesses can seize new potential opportunities across the nations that have

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Brum Ting is a sure thing for enterprising teens

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Four enterprising Birmingham teenagers have launched their own business selling a range of tourist merchandise promoting their beloved home city. Charisma Meehan, Decrae Simms, Alex Yang and Ethan Widgery-Powell all met at the free@last youth club, which was set up to help young people in the inner-city Nechells area. Aged just 15, 16 and 17, they created Brum Ting as a way of making some money and learning about business. It is already proving a success and they have big plans for the future with their sights set on turning the brand into a global franchise. John Street, founder and

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Business’s big ‘thank you’ to suppliers for support over lockdown

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A business launched in lockdown has said a special thank you to all the suppliers that helped it thrive during such a difficult period. Bosses at Elevate FM threw a big party for around 35 suppliers and their guests to thank them for their support and service. Dave Warren, director of the Birmingham-based facilities management company, said: “We invited all the people that have helped us over the past 12 months. We wanted them to feel appreciated and part of the team. “It’s easy for people to thank their customers, but people forget about the people who have helped you

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Chelsea Pensioners living in comfort thanks to Storm’s expert glazing

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Hundreds of military veterans at the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea are now living in more comfortable conditions, thanks to a team of Midlands-based glazing experts. The experts at Storm Windows, based in Halesowen, were called in by architects who had the task of improving the accommodation block, without damaging the appearance or heritage of the Grade I and II listed building, that dates back to 1682. As part of the refurbishment, they had to find ways of making the windows draught-proof and noise-proof, without changing their appearance. Storm’s technical director Mitchell Reece, said: “It was a big challenge, but one

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Lockdown heroes treated to brunch at award-winning Birmingham restaurant

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A group of lockdown heroes were treated to a slap-up meal at an award-winning Birmingham restaurant as a big thank you for their hard work during the pandemic. The winners were nominated for going above and beyond to make life easier for others during the lockdowns. They were treated to a Bottomless Brunch at Thai restaurant Zen Metro in Cornwall Street, Birmingham city centre, after being selected from dozens of nominees put forward in a competition lanuched by managing director Jaimon George. Jaimon launched the competition when the restaurant reopened after lockdown as a way of saying thank you to

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Liverpool leads the way with sense-stirring new virtual experiences for event planners from across the globe

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Liverpool has become the first city to launch a new multi-sensory platform, enabling event planners to experience its sights, sounds, textures, tastes and smells – wherever they are in the world. ‘Fully immersive’ virtual tours of the city region and key event venues are on the horizon, as Liverpool Convention Bureau embraces the ground-breaking technology. Corporate and association event planners are also set to explore The ACC Liverpool Group’s events campus – ACC Liverpool, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, and the M&S Bank Arena – through the Hyybab system. Tourism industry bosses have forged a partnership with the team behind the software, designed

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Businesses offered expert help to get best return on trade events

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An award-winning marketing expert is helping businesses maximise their returns on trade exhibitions, as they venture back to in-person events. Golddust Events is a brand new service being launched by Staffordshire-based Hannah Montgomery, who wants to share her wealth of experience in the world of trade events and exhibitions. Hannah said: “Trade events and exhibitions are all starting up again now and, when managed correctly, are brilliant at delivering return on investment and heightening brand awareness. “We want to focus on helping businesses maximise their return on investment and get the most out of these opportunities. I have worked on

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Talesha Chisholm, Derek Hands and Beckie Wait, from Elevate FM. Picture by Carol Bailey

First birthday brings double delight for facilities management firm

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A facilities management firm launched in lockdown is marking its first birthday by doubling its workforce. Elevate FM, based in George Street, Birmingham, was set up last June, offering property maintenance services for schools and businesses. Instead of having to find, vet and co-ordinate a host of different contractors, clients were able to contact Elevate FM and get the job sorted in one phone call. The firm started with two people and has now taken on Talesha Chisholm as office administrator and Derek Hands, an in-house maintenance engineer. Director Beckie Wait said a second maintenance worker was due to be taken

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