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FREE – DIY PR WORKSHOP FOR NW BUSINESSES

'How to do your PR' - free taster workshop for SMEs, charities and entrepreneurs. Friday 11th JanuaryManchester Metropolitan University's business incubator Innospace is hosting a free hour-long taster workshop aimed at entrepreneurs, small business owners and social enterprises.The … [Read more...]

AGED 18 – 30 AND LOOKING TO SET UP A BUSINESS ….

If you are a budding entrepreneur aged between 18 - 30,  funding is available through the Startup Loans Company. The Start-Up Loans initiative was created by Lord Young of Graffham, the Enterprise Advisor to David Cameron. With over a million young people unemployed and difficult … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT FINE FURNITURE STORE TO CLOSE

Stockport's Bray's Fine Furniture, a long established family owned business in Stockport has been forced to close. The company, which has been placed into liquidation, was based at Pear Mill in Bredbury, selling furniture and accessories for the home and garden. It closed its doors last month … [Read more...]

FIRST AID CHARITY IN MEMORY OF STOCKPORT BABY MILLIE

The parents of a baby girl who died after choking at a Stockport nursery have set up a charity in her memory. Nine-month-old Millie Thompson died after she became ill at Ramillies Hall School and Nursery in Cheadle Hulme in October. Parents Joanne and Dan Thompson said they had cancelled … [Read more...]

LATEST STOCKPORT ROADWORKS INFORMATION

The following road works in Stockport have been scheduled to take place early this month: 2nd to 6th January: Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove Contractors working on behalf of Electricity North West have recommenced work on Bramhall Moor Lane following the Christmas break.  The works will … [Read more...]

FORD RETAIL UPGRADES STOCKPORT DEALERSHIP

Ford Retail, the factory owned £1bn-turnover dealer group, has expanded its Polar Ford dealership in Stockport, buying an adjacent dealership site previously occupied by Jaguar (pictured).      Polar Ford’s old showroom will become a CV centre   … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TO KEEP SAFE FROM FIRE

WITH the New Year underway, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to make one of their resolutions in 2013 to make sure that their smoke alarms are up to date and are in the right place to protect their home. For more information visit Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT ENTREPRENEUR TAKES OFF WITH PartyJet

Stockport entrepreneur aims to make private jet hire more accessible with his latest venture. Ged Hogan, who lives in Stockport and has 15 years' experience in the aviation sector has launched PartyJet, an online booking service based in Didsbury, and is targeting stag and hen parties, golf and … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TO SLASH FUEL BILLS

Residents across Stockport and Greater Manchester are being encouraged to start the New Year by slashing their fuel bills by up to £250. The project harnesses ‘people power’ from across Greater Manchester to join a ground breaking collective energy switching scheme that could … [Read more...]