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Summer celebration as Bramhall Hall set to re-open in July

A £1.6m major transformation of the historic Bramhall Hall is set to be unveiled over the weekend of Saturday July 30th and Sunday July 31st.  Bramall Hall closed to visitors at the end of September 2014 to undergo a major transformation of the grade I listed building and the adjacent grade II … [Read more...]

New tax free dividend allowance to replace dividend tax credit

Dividends – it’s been a hot topic gaining much publicity recently surrounding the new Dividend Tax Allowance, but do you know what it really means and how the changes will affect individuals and small businesses? HMRC have tried to simplify the dividend system so that only those with significant … [Read more...]

Avensure to host guide to HR & Employment Law

Marketing Stockport member Avensure, is hosting a business owner’s guide to HR and employment law on 23rd March, 10am-12.30pm at The Wycliffe Hotel, Stockport. Led by Avensure’s expert Barrister, Tom Grady, this masterclass is aimed at business owners and directors, providing the skills and … [Read more...]

Tax news and tips ahead of the budget

Ahead of next Wednesday’s 2016 budget, Hallidays are taking a look at the latest tax news that affect business and UK tax payers: Advisory fuel rates for company cars New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which took effect from 1 March 2016. Click here for the full … [Read more...]

FSB warns Chancellor SMEs patience is ‘wearing thin’

The Federation of Small Businesses’ regional chair for Manchester & North Cheshire has cautioned George Osborne against announcing any further big demands on small businesses next Wednesday.  Simon Edmondson said FSB members were looking to George Osborne to help them grow and sustain … [Read more...]

Inness Design recruited for new London business

Stockport based Inness Design have completed the branding and website for London based recruitment business www.lilyshippen.co.uk The business place high quality secretarial professionals into the banking, professional and media sectors. Their ethos is to provide a genuinely caring and personal … [Read more...]

Warning as Apple Macs infected by hackers

Just a couple of months ago, at the Marketing Stockport meeting in January, Graham Saul of Cloud 9 Hosts made a number of security predictions for 2016. This included the prediction that Apple devices would be the target of hackers in 2016. Sure enough, Palo Alto Networks has uncovered some … [Read more...]

Stockport Council to host apprenticeships advice event

Stockport Council is hosting an employer engagement event entitled “Fighting the Fog” on Tuesday, March 15, from 9am-12pm at the Apprenticeships Store in the town centre. The event will be attended by a range of different employers, who will find out: how apprenticeships can be for new … [Read more...]

Windmill’s investment delivers increased growth

Continuous investment has been the key to constant sales growth at Stockport based Windmill Tapes & Labels where a new factory, plant and a skilled workforce has enabled the company to retain a competitive edge. And 2016 is set to see further investment at Windmill. Plans are underway to … [Read more...]