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Business stories
Founder Defends Valuation Following Investor Walkout During Pitch
An entrepreneur seeking £50,000 for a five per cent stake has defended the implied seven-figure valuation after every prospective investor declined and one left the room early.
Broadcaster Describes Sparsely Attended Promotional Event As Hugely Successful
A regional broadcaster has hailed a retail-park promotional appearance as a landmark commercial success, despite footfall so light that witnesses say the crowd frequently failed to form in any meaningful sense.
Employee Dismissed In Closing Minutes Of Flagship Project After Altercation
A senior contributor was removed from a flagship project in its final minutes following a physical altercation with a counterpart, moments after what colleagues describe as a verbal provocation. The decision is being framed as a routine matter of conduct.
Underfunded Firm Finishes Top Of Sector Forecasters Had Written Off
A modestly-resourced organisation has finished top of its competitive sector for the season, despite being assigned odds of survival so long that one firm of professional forecasters reportedly paid out with a visible expression of regret.