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RBS returns first half-year profit in 3 years

The Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, has returned a first half-year profit for 3 years. RBS, which is 71% tax payer owned, has reported a profit of almost £1bn in the first six months of 2017, a big turnaround from the £2bn loss in the same period of 2016. This is in line with reports that business … [Read more...]

Property matters: negotiating an agreeable service charge

An issue that often causes friction between a landlord and a tenant is agreeing a service charge that is deemed fair to both parties.  But negotiating what is and is not covered, and what all parties consider a fair rate for so many different services, is tricky, and is further complicated by a … [Read more...]

New Iron Maiden Beer for pre-order

New Iron Maiden beer HALLOWED, a new collaborative brew between Iron Maiden and Robinsons Brewery, is now available to pre-order direct from Robinsons online shop with exclusive benefits! Fans who pre-order the new Iron Maiden beer will •  Be the first in the world to taste HALLOWED: exclusively … [Read more...]

Sales of diesel and petrol cars banned from 2040

Farewell Fossil Fuel Car as diesel and petrol cars banned from 2040 - that is the message from Stockport based DSG Auto. The Government has announced its decision to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040 as part of its efforts to tackle air pollution.Rob Southern from DSG … [Read more...]

Business of the Year (up to £1m turnover) shortlist

Stockport Business Awards 2017 is now in its 6th year, having been set up by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants back in 2012 to recognise and reward business excellence in the town. Each week we’re going to be telling you a little bit more about the companies that have made the … [Read more...]

Breaking News – UK economy slow growth mode

As predicted by some UK economists, the UK economy grew 0.3% in the second quarter of 2017, according to figures released today from the Office for National Statistics, ONS. The report showed modest growth from March to June compared to the first quarter of 2017 where growth was recorded at 0.2%, a … [Read more...]

Business of the Year (up to £1m turnover) shortlist

Stockport Business Awards 2017 is now in its 6th year, having been set up by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants back in 2012 to recognise and reward business excellence in the town. Each week we’re going to be telling you a little bit more about the companies that have made the … [Read more...]

Stockport’s IN Accountancy’s TaxApp is massive hit

Stockport's IN Accountancy TaxApp has proved to be a worth investment with more than 1,900 downloads, it's one of the most popular and widely used apps for handy tax tools, calculators and consistently updated information.  The updated and enhanced version's new features include:  My … [Read more...]

5 ways to boost workplace productivity

Stockport based Red Rock Facilities Management share ways to boost productivity in the workplace using effective facilities management.  If you own a business or are an employee then the links between workplace environment and productivity won't be surprising. Even back amongst the grime and … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Summit attracts local business community

Stockport Business Summit put the focus on collaboration as Marketing Stockport celebrates 5 years of putting the spotlight on Stockport’s already diverse, innovative and successful business community. Since 2012, the spotlight on Stockport has got brighter and the beam wider as over £1billion is … [Read more...]

Life Leisure fitness experts raise funds for terror victims

Life Leisure, based in Stockport, have been busy raising money last weekend for the We Love Manchester Fund.  The brilliant team worked hard last weekend with several fundraising events in order to raise money for the terror attack victims in Manchester. One group of the social enterprise's … [Read more...]

NK Theatre Arts creates 30th Anniversary logo

2018 sees the 30th Anniversary of Stockport theatre company NK Theatre Arts and as part of the planning for the season a special logo has been created to mark the event. NK started as an after-school club back in 1988 under the name Northern Kids and remains primarily a young people’s … [Read more...]