AN online community for independent businesses is offering Wigan companies a free listing in its new directory of firms.
The network aims to generate new suppliers and customers for companies in all business segments.
The Inanutshell.biz site gives firms free access to a wealth of business news, information and advice.
THE potential effect of the credit crunch is a
growing concern for many North West businesses.
As a result, Business Link Northwest, the information, advice and support service for businesses, has rounded up its best online resources for helping firms beat the credit crunch.
The advice can be found at www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest/creditcrunch
The "Beat the Credit Crunch" section focuses on two main areas – managing finance and increasing efficiency.
It features advice on managing cash flow and bad debt and improving your business environmental efficiency.
The website also offers an extensive range of resources to help businesses plan, prepare and protect themselves against a financial downturn.
Businesses can also access the Business Health Check tool within this section. This interactive tool helps businesses to analyse key areas of their finance and administration.
A NORTH West recycling firm with many Wigan workers is celebrating a multi-million pound contract from Liverpool Council.
Enterprise, which has its head office in Leyland, has been appointed by the authority in a bid to boost its 22% recycling rate.
All the staff currently working for the current operators Veolia (around 300) will be transferred to the new contractor in November.
There will be no job losses.
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