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Legal guide to buying a dental practice
Stephen Knowles sets out some key steps to navigate this process.
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All in good taste: focus on food & drink
Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, considers the enormous potential of food & drink manufacturers.
7 Aug 2025
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Buying or selling a pharmacy
Adrian Dye, Partner at Sintons LLP, provides an overview to navigate this process.
7 Aug 2025
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Unlocking opportunity; the investment case for automation and robotics
Dave Atkinson discusses how to get started on your automation and robotics journey.
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Regional Growth and the Net Zero Transition: North West
Accelerating regional growth, investment and the net zero transition in the North West.
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A guide to buying or selling a children’s nursery
Explore the evolving UK nursery market with expert insights from Christie & Co. This guide outlines key trends, valuation tips, and step-by-step advice for buying or selling a children’s day nursery.
17 Jul 2025
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Supporting independent schools with their vehicle requirements
Practical considerations for independent schools on vehicle leasing.
15 Jul 2025
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Resilience in retail: Four ways to cut costs
With outgoings on the rise for many UK retailers, we explore four ways you can cut operating costs to navigate uncertain times more confidently.
9 Jul 2025
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Six ways to recruit and retain your dream retail team
Taking on and keeping the most suitable staff for your retail business: Six tips that could help you save time and money.
9 Jul 2025
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