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Stockport Exchange reaches new heights

Project partners met on site this week to celebrate the topping out of a new Grade A office at Stockport town centre’s new gateway development, Stockport Exchange. Councillor Patrick McAuley joined representatives from Muse Developments and Eric Wright Construction to mark this important … [Read more...]

New poll shows young people reticent to start own business

A new YouGov poll commissioned by Google has shown that most young people don’t see the benefits in starting and owning their own business. Only 32% of teenagers in this age range think they would personally benefit from starting their own company, while 53% said they were afraid to take risks … [Read more...]

‘Brexit would make companies worse off’

More business bosses in the north west think a Brexit would make their companies worse off in the long term than better off – but only by a whisker, according to a new poll. Accountants and business advisers HURST quizzed 2,823 managing directors and finance directors at firms across the region … [Read more...]

Dr John Ashcroft sets out both sides of EU Brexit debate

Britain will go to the polls on June 23 to decided whether to stay in the European Union - or leave, otherwise know as 'Brexit'. With so much publicity surrounding the 'Brexit' referendum, there is also much confusion among businesses. Claims and counterclaims of advocates from either side, … [Read more...]

Manchester among ‘most entrepreneurial’ cities in the UK

Manchester is the third most entrepreneurial city in the UK, according to new research. Instant Offices has mapped out the UK’s start-up landscape over the last two years and compared it to the population size of each city, providing a leaderboard of the most entrepreneurial cities. Liverpool … [Read more...]

Council reminds of dangers of drug driving

Stockport Council is reminding everyone about the risks associated with driving while on prescription drugs or illegal drugs, a year after enforcement was introduced in England and Wales. The new law sets legal limits for drivers for blood level of drugs and gives police the power to stop you and … [Read more...]

Stockport Hospital top training centre for severe injuries

Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital has become a training centre for doctors to learn the latest techniques of life support for severely injured patients.   The Advanced Trauma Life Support three-day course is for A&E doctors, orthopaedic surgeons, and anaesthetists involved in traumatic … [Read more...]

Make Good Friday a ‘Goodie Friday’ this Easter

Foodie Friday is gearing up to be a popular Bank Holiday destination this week, attracting more visitors than ever with its gourmet street food, craft ales and live music and entertainment. Taking place from 6pm-9pm in Stockport’s historic Market Place, the monthly event – sponsored by Orbit … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Export Fund helps SMEs boost exports

A new £9.5m fund has been launched as part of Greater Manchester’s bid to become more globally competitive by helping local small and medium sized businesses to increase their export sales. The Greater Manchester Export Fund will provide targeted grant and short-term loan funding that will … [Read more...]

Together wins Best Service from a Bridging Finance Provider

Cheadle-based finance group Together has scooped the award for Best Service from a Bridging Finance Provider at the Business Moneyfacts Awards in London. Part of the Moneyfacts Group, the coveted awards are totally independent and are presented annually to recognize excellence across the range of … [Read more...]