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House prices set to soar across the North West

House prices are set to continue to rise across the north west by almost 25 per cent between 2016 and 2019, according to research published today by BNP Paribas Real Estate.  The global real estate adviser has forecast that prices will increase by 23.7 per cent in the north west to £181,301 because … [Read more...]

Pure Innovations supports Wellspring apprentice style

There is often a perception that disabled people will fundraise for themselves. Marketing Stockport member Pure Innovations decided to blow that idea out the water; the people at Pure want to support the homeless of Stockport, with no badges or labels. It’s that simple. On Friday 4th December, we … [Read more...]

Do we need a scores on the doors scheme for safety

Food outlets are subject to a Scores on the Doors hygiene rating system, but what would happen if businesses had a similar scheme for health and safety? Marketing Stockport member Michelle Hay is campaigning for the scheme to be introduced. She believes that it should be compulsory for all … [Read more...]

Making sure your words aern’t lost in translation

Getting your message across can sometimes be difficult in English – imagine doing it in a foreign language. Peak Translations' expert translators enable clients to communicate more effectively in overseas markets, providing professional written and spoken language services, and ensuring accurate and … [Read more...]

Footballers help Beechwood to raise over £60,000 at comedy lunch

More than £60,000 was raised for Beechwood Cancer Care Centre at its Man@Manchester comedy lunch – making it the charity’s most successful charity event to date. Beechwood held its second annual Man@Manchester event at The Palace Hotel in Manchester on Black Friday – November 27 – which was … [Read more...]

New sponsor at Stockport County

After a successful season as kit sponsor, Midshire is now the foundation’s Schools Coaching Programme sponsor for the current season. Midshire’s logo will appear on all staff training kit which will be used throughout the season during coaching sessions. The Schools Coaching Programme is an … [Read more...]

Google accreditation for Stockport business

The company provide ID card printing solutions and accessories to businesses throughout the UK and Europe, helping online shoppers identify trusted online merchants. When visiting Digital ID website shoppers will now see a Google Certified shops badge and can click on it to see that added benefit … [Read more...]

Autumn statement welcomed by building society

Chancellor George Osborne backed down on controversial tax credit cuts for low-paid workers in today’s Autumn Statement. Mr Osborne also pledged £2bn to build 400,000 starter homes aimed at first-time buyers. Mike Hanson, Vernon Building Society’s chief executive, welcomed both moves, hoping … [Read more...]

New Chamber President for Stockport

Brian, who is a partner at the accountancy practice, takes over from Sue Souter who stepped down as President at the Chamber’s Action for Business Event on 24 November. Brian has spent the past two years working alongside Sue and Christian Mancier of Gorvins Solicitors, the previous President, as … [Read more...]

New Chamber of Commerce President for Stockport

Brian Bradley, of Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, has been appointed as the new Stockport President of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the largest Chamber of Commerce in the UK with over 4,500 members, around 450 of which are Stockport based companies. Brian, who is a partner at the … [Read more...]

Half-year revenues rise past the £400m mark

Pets at Home's half-year revenues have risen past the £400m mark. The company based at Handforth Dean posted revenues of £404.5m for the 28 weeks ending October 8, up by six per cent year on year. The firm’s pre-tax profit hit £40.9m, an increase of around 1.2% against last year’s £40.4m … [Read more...]

Prest make New Model Advisor Top 100

The New Model Adviser Top 100 for 2016 – the industry recognised standard for financial advisers – is published this week. Turnover has increased from £1.9m to £2.3m from 2014 to 2015. Prest managing director Graham Prest said: “This is a very prestigious honour for us and is the third year in … [Read more...]