High street banking giant, Natwest, has reported a sharp increase in business activity in April in its latest North West Business Activity Index. The bank attributed the acceleration in the region's economy to the April 12th easing of lockdown restrictions, which saw the reopening of all retail … [Read more...]
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Stockport back open for business
It’s been over three weeks since non-essential shops were able to reopen and welcome back their customers after what has been the most challenging of times for our High Street, market and independent traders. 15 months ago, the coronavirus pandemic changed every aspect in the way we go about … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses invited to build resilience
Greater Manchester businesses are invited to take part in a free Business Resilience Workshop, as part of the Skills for Growth SME support programme. Resilience is the mental reservoir of strength that we are able to call on in times of need, and this enlightening workshop will provide business … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to join Peer Networks to support growth
Stockport businesses are being invited to join the Peer Networks programme, giving SME leaders the opportunity to share advice on growing their business from peer-to-peer networking. The programme, delivered by the GC Business Growth Hub creates small cohorts of like-minded business owners from a … [Read more...]
Grow the power of your team with Hallidays webinar
As part of their Business AM webinar series, Hallidays are supporting local business leaders to grow the power of their team and make their business a great place to work. Hallidays have re-invented their Business AM programme as a series of live interactive webinars until they can host live … [Read more...]
NatWest economic survey shows signs of recovery in North West
NatWest is the latest high street bank to indicate signs of economic recovery in the North West in its March Business Activity Index. In the bank's latest monthly report, output in the region was shown to be rising at the fastest rate since September last year, with businesses reporting an influx … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Five steps to make your company more resilient
With 2020 having thrown up a number of complex challenges for business due to the coronavirus pandemic, Paul Whitney, MD of Stockport accountancy firm Hallidays, discusses five steps a company can make to ensure it is resilient in the face of future challenges and risk-taking. 2020 and the start … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses optimistic for economic recovery
Businesses have responded with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's (GMCC) latest economic survey to share their optimism for the city-region's economy. The most recent Quarterly Economic Survey was the first to show the Greater Manchester Index, a measure of activity and business confidence … [Read more...]
Stockport and North-west business leaders react to Chancellor’s budget
Following the unveiling of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget for the coming financial year, business and political leaders from across the North-west have reacted to its contents. A summary of the 2021 Budget is available here. Greater Manchester's Night Time Economy Advisor, Sacha Lord, has … [Read more...]
Start ‘Growing as a leader’ with latest Hallidays Business AM webinar
As part of their Business AM series, Hallidays will be helping local business leaders start growing and developing their management and motivation skills. Hallidays have re-invented their Business AM programme as a series of live interactive webinars until they can host live events again. They … [Read more...]
Survey reveals Brexit impact on North-west businesses
A survey of businesses conducted by Chambers of Commerce across the North-west has shown the scale of impact of Brexit on the region. According to the Covid-19 and Brexit Impact Tracker survey conducted between 18th January and 2nd February by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), businesses have … [Read more...]
EnterprisingYou programme praised for pandemic support for self-employed
Freelance workers and business owners have praised the free EnterprisingYou programme for the support they have been offered during the pandemic. EnterprisingYou launched early in 2020 to provide support though a business coach and specialist advice and mentoring to the self-employed in Greater … [Read more...]
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