Business
Your guide to the latest Liverpool business news, trends, and opportunities, featuring start-ups, entrepreneurs, and industry insights.
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Liverpool’s Opulence Mobile Bar Celebrates 10 Years After Becoming the City’s Go-To Event Bar Hire
Liverpool is home to countless independent businesses with inspiring success stories, and this month Opulence Mobile Bar is raising a glass to a major milestone as it celebrates 10 years in business. Founded in 2016 by Helen Lowry, 35, from Childwall, Opulence Mobile Bar has grown from a simple idea into one of Liverpool’s most sought-after mobile bar hire companies, serving everyone from local families to celebrities, footballers and high-profile businesses across the North West.…
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Why Waiting Too Long to Arrange Business Funding Can Limit Your Options
Business owners are used to making difficult decisions. Whether it’s hiring staff, investing in equipment or managing fluctuating cash flow, every decision has the potential to influence future growth. One decision that is often delayed, however, is arranging finance. Many directors only begin exploring funding when financial pressure has already become significant, but by that stage many of the most flexible options may no longer be available. Seeking finance early is not a sign that…
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Why Micro Team Building Is Becoming the Go-To Choice for Busy Businesses
The modern workplace has changed dramatically over the past few years. Flexible working arrangements, increasing workloads and a greater focus on productivity have all influenced the way organisations think about employee engagement. While team building remains an important investment, many businesses are moving away from full-day activities in favour of shorter, more focused sessions. This shift has given rise to micro team building – concise activities designed to strengthen relationships, improve communication and boost morale…
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How to Choose the Right Refurbished Server for Your Business
Choosing a refurbished server can be one of the most cost-effective technology decisions a business makes, but only if the hardware matches both current requirements and future plans. Enterprise servers are designed to deliver years of dependable performance, and a professionally refurbished model can often provide capabilities that would otherwise exceed the budget if purchased new. The key is to look beyond the price tag. A server is the foundation of many business operations, from…
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Mersey Raw Pet Food Firm Expands Into 29,000 Sq Ft Factory As Growth Continues
A fast-growing Bootle business has completed the biggest expansion in its history after moving into a 29,000 sq ft manufacturing facility, increasing its production footprint and creating capacity for future growth. Mersey Raw, founded in 2022 by local entrepreneur Ben McIntyre, has relocated to the former Lockwoods factory on Bridle Way, Bootle, replacing its previous 2,300 sq ft production unit. The company has invested more than £100,000 into transforming the site, which was historically a…
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How to Choose the Perfect Domain Name?
A web address serves a much bigger purpose than simply meeting a technical need. It shapes first impressions, builds trust, and affects how audiences find and remember an online project. Choosing the right one can feel overwhelming since thousands of options span dozens of different extensions. Minor mistakes when choosing a domain often cause confusion, lost traffic, or costly rebranding later. This guide offers practical strategies for choosing the right web address. Rather than offering…
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The Events Agency Celebrates a Monumental First Year in Business
Twelve months after launching their dream venture, Liverpool based mother-and-daughter entrepreneursAngela and Harriet Maguire are proudly celebrating the first anniversary of The Events Agency. What began as a passion project born from years of styling and coordinating events for family and friendshas quickly evolved into one of the region’s most sought-after event planning, styling and coordination businesses. Over the past year, The Events Agency has delivered more than 100 events across the North West, transforming venues and…
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How Local Businesses Handle Last-Minute Supply Issues
For local businesses, even a small supply problem can quickly affect the whole working day. A delayed ingredient order, missing packaging, broken equipment part or late retail stock delivery can disrupt customer service, staff schedules and cash flow. While larger companies may have spare stock and dedicated logistics teams, smaller businesses often need fast, practical decisions to keep trading with minimal interruption. Spot the issue before it becomes a crisis The businesses that cope best…
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Liverpool’s Say It With Celebrates a Decade of Jewellery Success
£40 Million success story for two ladies from Liverpool. What started as a conversation between two new mums over lunch has grown into one of Liverpool’s biggest retail success stories. This July, Liverpool-founded jewellery brand Say It With celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of remarkable growth that has seen the company evolve from a small dining-table venture into a multimillion-pound business with a national presence. Founded by Charlotte Donoghue and Steph Porter, the…
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Qube Residential Acquires Chris Ball Sales and Lettings Agency in Strategic North West Expansion
Qube Residential, one of the region’s fastest-growing sales, lettings and property management companies, has announced the acquisition of Chris Ball Sales and Lettings Agency, based on Chorlton Old Road in Bolton, with immediate effect. The family-run business has successfully operated in the Bolton area for more than 15 years and has built a strong reputation within the local property market. Award-winning Qube Residential, founded in 2016, currently operates officesin Liverpool and Manchester. The acquisition of…
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Sutton Kersh Sells Six Million At Their Second Auction of The Year
The end of the financial year and the start of Spring always sees Sutton Kersh have an action packed auction. This year the team sold £6 million pounds worth of property and considering the current climate, is a pretty impressive result. This brings their year to date figure to just under £12 million pounds worth of sales.A mixture of vacant residential properties stole the show, especially these two in South Liverpool. 7 Manvers Road in…
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New Businesses Move Into Baltic Creative CIC As Tenants Continue To Grow
Liverpool’s creative and digital hub Baltic Creative CIC has welcomed a number of new businesses to its community, as demand for space across its buildings continues. New tenants include creative media studio Helta Skelta, men’s jewellery brand Craft’d London and games developer Skyhook Games Studio, which has taken two suites at Digital House. Baltic Creative CIC has spent more than 15 years working with creative and digital businesses in the Baltic Triangle and provides workspace…
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5 Essential MT5 Tips for Beginner Forex Traders
The foreign exchange (Forex) market is one of the most liquid and accessible financial markets in the world, attracting traders from all walks of life. However, navigating the complexities of Forex trading can be daunting, especially for newcomers. MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a powerful trading platform widely used by Forex traders, offering a comprehensive suite of tools and features. In this article, we will explore five crucial tips that will help new Forex traders navigate…
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Sutton Kersh Auction Smashes £5 Million at First Sale of the Year
The Liverpool property market has always been one of interest due to the multiple developments and investment opportunities the city presents. Areas of interest still remain to be North Liverpool in and around Anfield in particular, South Liverpool suburbs and the City centre. This month Sutton Kersh held their first auction of the year which saw them sell just over £5 million pounds worth of property. A lot of properties sold for well above their…
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How Liverpool’s Reverie Became a Celebrity-Loved Fashion Brand in Just 12 Months
A Liverpool mum is making serious waves in the fashion world after turning her passion into one of the UK’s fastest-rising trend-led brands. 32-year-old Grace Howarth, founder of Reverie, launched the label just over a year ago — and in the last six months alone it has become a national and celebrity favourite. The brand shot to prominence over the summer when Love Island star Lucy Quinn made the Monroe Bustier and Capri Hot Pants…
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Liverpool Couple Launch Lip Fix: A New Clean Beauty Brand Rooted in Community and Conscious Living
A Liverpool husband-and-wife duo have launched a new natural beauty brand, Lip Fix, offering a thoughtfully crafted range of organic and natural lip products designed to nourish, protect and elevate everyday lip care. Matt and Kayleigh, based in Litherland, created Lip Fix in response to the growing demand for clean, ethical make-up and beauty products. Although the idea for the brand was born in 2024, it officially launched in late 2025 following extensive research, formulation…
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Big Brother’s Grace Adams-Short Opens Major New Content Creation Studio in Liverpool
Big Brother’s Grace Adams-Short has recently opened what’s set to be the one of the top content creation studios in Liverpool – OSO Content Studio. This new studio based in L9, offers a space for products, brands and artists to create engaging, on brand content. Oso also offers creative direction to help support clients to get the best from their shoot, enabling them to stand out in a crowded digital landscape. Founded by Grace Adams-Short…
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How Brands Are Using PopUp Events to Build Buzz and Drive Sales and Why You Should Be Too
Digital advertising costs continue to rise and consumer attention spans continue to shrink; brands are constantly looking for new ways to connect with customers in memorable, impactful ways. One strategy that has surged in popularity over the last decade is the pop-up event. At first glance, pop-ups might seem like a trend that only fashion brands or small retailers use for short-term hype. In reality, they have become a powerful tool across industries. From food…
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How GP Access Influences Trust in Healthcare
Access to healthcare is one of the most important factors in shaping public trust in the medical system. For many patients, a reliable relationship with a general practitioner (GP) serves as the cornerstone of their confidence in healthcare services. The ability to book appointments easily, receive timely advice, and feel listened to has a direct impact on how individuals perceive the quality and reliability of the NHS and private healthcare providers alike. The Role of…
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Sutton Kersh Ends 2025 with Final Auction and Nearly £50m in Property Sales
Sutton Kersh have held their final auction of the year bringing their total property sales value to just under 50 million pounds. The Liverpool based property auction house is prominent within the auction industry, has been going for 23 years and have seen many highs and lows within the property market throughout this time. However this year has been the strangest for the business with unexpected high sales and a few lows thrown in for…
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