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Windmill completes installation of new HP digital label press

Windmill Tapes & Labels have completed the implementation of the new CERM management information system and the installation of a new HP WS 6800 digital label press from HP Indigo. The key benefit of this MIS software will be the stream lining of label order processing & improved … [Read more...]

Qualtex shortlisted at the UK Private Business Awards

Qualtex UK, a major supplier of domestic appliances, spare parts and accessories for the home and garden, has made the regional shortlist for the 2016 UK Private Business Awards. Qualtex, which has both a trade division and the 4YourHome consumer brand, was established in Stockport in 1961 and … [Read more...]

One week after Brexit – where now?

Following the EU Referendum and Brexit, who would have guessed that so much can change in just 7 days? A look back, and forward, by Helen White The headlines have been unprecedented: UK to pull out of the EU 2 Euro exits in one week Prime Minister resigns Jeremy Corbyn gets a vote of no … [Read more...]

Office 365 hit by Cerber ransomware attack

Highlighted by Stockport based Cloud 9 Hosts, the attack warning comes from US security specialists Avanan whose Cloud Security Platform detected a Cerber ransomware attack against its customers that were using Office 365. Avanan’s Steven Toole blogged about the Cerber ransomware virus attack … [Read more...]

£97 billion added to Northern Economy by 2050

The Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review says digital technologies, health innovation, energy and advanced manufacturing have the potential to transform the North of England’s economy, adding £97 billion and 850,000 jobs by 2050. The Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review, … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Awards 2015 winners Trust on 2016 shortlist

Trust, winner of the 2015 Stockport Business Awards ‘Business of the Year’ up to £1m turnover has been shortlisted in the same category this year. Trust, a branding and digital agency founded by freelancers Carl Sadd and Stuart Bradley in 2012, won the award after demonstrating growth and … [Read more...]

Cloud working shows 20% annual growth

Since 2013, expenditure by businesses on cloud working services has grown 20% year-on-year. It is predicted to rise globally to £166bn (€219bn) by 2017.   According to latest figures, the number of new cloud applications available grew 20% in the six months to October 2015. Technology … [Read more...]

Search for Stockport’s New Business Pioneers

This week's Stockport Express guest business writer is Stockport's Economic Alliance chairman, Christian Mancier, who introduces Pioneer 10, a competition for innovative, new entrepreneurs. Christian: For the past two years I’ve been invited to assist with the judging of Stockport Business and … [Read more...]

Network Rail reopen Buxton to Stockport line

Network Rail have reopened the route between Stockport and Buxton after a landslip closed the line.  Up to 6,000 tonnes of earth and material were dislodged and washed away after the flash floods during Sunday 12 and Monday 13 June when around two inches of rain fell in two … [Read more...]

Ashcroft reacts following vote to exit the EU

A few weeks ago and well ahead of the EU Referendum, leading UK economist John Ashcroft spoke to a group of Marketing Stockport members about the pros and cons of staying in the EU or leaving the EU. John took an impartial look at the economic, business, social and political cases for both sides … [Read more...]

Business programme sees Paper Salad grow

A greetings card and wrap company are flourishing thanks to a 10 session business growth programme designed to help businesses realise their growth potential. Like many small and developing businesses, growth can be stunted when the owners and senior management team are working ‘in’ the business … [Read more...]