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Top 25 European business school, Bradford University School of Management, is teaming up with the University of Perugia’s faculty of engineering to launch a joint MBA programme. Italy is a world leader in manufacturing and engineering processes and technologies, exporting products including machine tools, textiles, clothing, cars, domestic appliances and petrochemicals, all over the world. … New MBA to bring management expertise to Italian manufacturing and engineering sector

Administrators today (April 16) announce deals with two separate buyers for different parts of the Scarborough-based Woodhead’s bakery and retail shop businesses – with 280 jobs being transferred to the new owners. Gareth Rusling and Christopher White of The P&A Partnership, who were appointed as administrators of Woodhead (Scarborough) Limited on 29 March 2011, have … The P&A Partnership announce the successful sales of Woodhead Scarborough’s bakery and retail shop portfolio

Administrators of Woodhead Bakery have confirmed today (13 April) that they are in detailed discussions with potential buyers for the Scarborough-based business. Christopher White of The P&A Partnership, Sheffield, who is joint administrator with Gareth Rusling, said: “Negotiations are at an advanced stage with prospective buyers who we are unable to name at present. We … Administrators optimistic of purchaser for Scarborough bakery

The P&A Group of Companies has promoted Richard Pinder to manage its business rescue and turnaround department. Mr Pinder, who was previously group sales manager for P&A Receivables Services division, will be working with banks and other funders to review businesses that are in financial difficulties. Jeremy Priestley, managing partner of The P&A Group of … Richard’s new role at P&A Group to assist funders

Jon Buscall of Jontus Media and social media “guru” interviewed Victoria Tomlinson about her ebook ‘Why you can’t ignore Social Media in Business’. Jon and Victoria discussing some of the strategies and case studies outlined in the book as well as how Northern Lights PR decided to take the plunge and jump into a sea … What the Best Businesses Know and You Don’t

The Joint Administrators of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Brendan Guilfoyle, Christopher White and John Russell welcome the announcement today (April 5) from Akkeron Group LLP. The Administrators will give Akkeron full assistance in seeking to address the conditions that they have set and would encourage stakeholders to support the Akkeron offer. Brendan Guilfoyle said:”Akkeron’s offer … Statement from The P&A Partnership re: Buyer Interest in Plymouth Argyle Football Club (in administration)

Gareth Rusling and Christopher White of The P&A Partnership, Sheffield, have been appointed joint administrators of Scarborough-based Woodhead Bakery. The family business, founded 74 years ago, has a factory in Scarborough supplying its 30 shops in the North East as well as Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, the national supermarket chain. Mr White confirmed that 30 … The P&A Partnership seek buyers for Woodhead Bakery

Andy Wood and Christopher White of The P&A Partnership, Sheffield, have today (25 March) been appointed joint administrators of Nottingham timber company F W Mason & Sons Ltd. The family business, founded in 1929 and based on a 12 acre site at Colwick, is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and distributors of timber products. … The P&A Partnership seek buyers for leading timber company

There are still some places to book on Northern Lights’ Social Media Workshop on Thursday 31 March which is aimed at the business-to-business market. You can book your place here. The workshop will be delivered by Carol Arthur and Helen Standing. Workshop details: Overview – What is social media? Why use social media? Rules of … Social Media Workshop for Business