22nd March 2012, saw another strong showing of Preston’s finance professionals at the latest NW FD Network event at Farrington Lodge. Themed around the budget the audience benefited from expertise in this area from the following speakers: David Bennett, Tax Partner Moore & Smalley,  Budget 2012 Analysis  Phil...

14th March 2012, saw another strong turnout of Warrington’s  finance professionals attend the latest NW FD Network at Birchwood Golf Club in Warrington. Following consistent requests from the group the theme was around alternative ways to fund a growing business and easy ways to raise finance. The audience benefit...

NW Finance Director Network – Manchester 8th March 2012, saw 50 of Manchester’s  finance elite attend the latest NW FD Network at The Village Hotel in Cheadle The event had the following speakers: Nigel Barrett, Partner, Hurst Corporate Finance  – Mergers & Acquisitions, Brian Devlin & Ed Cliv...

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AFR Consulting to deliver CIMA Interview seminar to CIMA Members & Students, March 2012 Interview skills – how to stand out from the crowd AFR Consulting in conjunction with CIMA are running a FREE interviewing seminar for those of you who are looking at opportunities and would like to hone their interview skil...

SOURCE: Accountancy Magazine March 2012 The Job Market is particularly tough for older accountants, but Phil Scott says age should not be a factor when recruiting  As a recruitment consultant, I’ve witnessed the challenges faced by job seekers in the current economic climate.  Fewer vacancies and more candidates ...

Insider’s Lancashire Dealmakers Awards The Insider’s Lancashire Dealmakers Awards, held at Ewood Park, gathered together more than 150 of the region’s leading professionals to celebrate the successes of the last year. The perseverance, tenacity and creativity of the region’s dealmakers have en...

SOURCE: Business Desk Dec 28th 2011 A SURVEY of 200 finance directors from the North West has indicated that the overwhelming majority are predicting recovery to be a long slog. Just 6% said they expected a recovery in the economy in 2012, with 85% indicating that they believed it could be 2-4 years before businesses...

On Dec 15th 2011 saw over 50 Finance Directors gathered at the Village hotel in Cheadle for the Manchester regions Launch of the NW Finance Director Network. The breakfast seminar delivered a range of technical updates from keynote speakers and delegates joined workshops to discuss a host of issues ranging from manag...