Business

The Private Equity team at Foot Anstey LLP reported a record level of activity for 2021, completing 30 private equity backed deals in the calendar year, despite continued turbulence and uncertainty. Highlights during this exceptionally busy period saw the team strengthen existing relationships with private equity firms August Equity and Livingbridge, and their portfolios, and support the Access Group on multiple acquisitions.

Private equity-backed buyouts and portfolio bolt-on acquisitions are a deep specialism for Foot Anstey's nationally focused private equity team and these...

Eco Sleep London, a start-up from Plymouth has launched the UK’s first mattress company that ethically manufacturers mattresses and recycles customer’s old ones in a responsible way, ensuring none contribute to the 5.6 million that end up in UK landfill every year.

Founded by entrepreneurs Darren Lee from Plymouth and Mark Ward from Exeter, the Eco Sleep London collection is made in Britain. It uses100% recyclable materials, including re-engineered foam and use ‘EcoAdvance’ comfort technology.

As well as promising a super-comfortable space for sleeping, Eco Sleep London...

Following the success of the inaugural Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards, entries are now open for 2022. These remarkable awards are free to enter and offer aspiring cider makers advice, guidance and guaranteed listings with the on and off trade.

The closing date for applications is 28th February.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards explains:”The Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards are nothing like any other cider competition. It’s the competition that I wish I could have won when I was starting out. Without a budget, without much help and support, it can be...

2022 is here and the care home industry continues to boom. Now more than ever, it’s important to plan out your marketing activity and identify your main focus areas. In this industry, the emphasis is on the people. Families and residents. But how do you appeal to such a diverse target audience in a sensitive subject matter?

Read on as we guide you through some of our top tips for implementing a marketing strategy for your care home business this year.

1. Have a clear strategy

Before we get into the specifics of how to put together a marketing strategy...