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After a troubled 2010 there remains room for economic optimism, according to one of the Isle of Man's leading investment experts.
With the 2011 Manx budget now just over a week away, many are wondering how the government will attempt to balance the books in the face of reduced VAT income.
But Peter Robertson says it's not all doom and gloom:
Trade is good, but it's still a struggle to make a profit, says local business
Comes after calls for gov't to do more to help hospitality sector
Villiers Square development plans approved
Two buildings proposed for the site
Developer offers Newson's building to government 'free of charge'
But government minister thinks it wouldn't be appropriate to accept
Financial education course launched through UCM
Two-year course combines various qualifications
TT races have 'inevitable impact' on local businesses, says DfE
Department encourages businesses to get in touch with concerns
Hospitality bosses to attend 'call to arms' meeting
Private event being held at Creg ny Baa today
