Stockport based family business, JCM Business Solutions, has announced an important leadership transition as Chris Moran, founder and long-standing Managing Director, steps into a new role as Chairman. Succeeding Chris (left) as Managing Director is his eldest daughter, Sara Moran (right), who … [Read more...]
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Expert Opinion: Are you working ‘on’ or ‘in’ your business?
Business coach, Julian Stafford, shares his advice for busy business owners to let go of the small tasks, and spend time on strategy. "I’m flat out. I’ve got so much on. This place couldn’t run without me." A business owner told me that recently, and he said it with pride. The trouble is… … [Read more...]
September inflation holds at 3.8%
September saw inflation remain at 3.8%, new Consumer Price Index data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has shown. The slowdown in the rate of price rises falls in line with economists' expectations that inflation will be peak in Autumn 2025, before gradually falling back towards the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council partners with GM Business Growth Hub to support social care sector
GM Business Growth Hub and Stockport Council are working together to give Stockport based adult social care providers support to grow, adapt, and build resilience. Health and social care is one of the most important sectors in the economy; however, with rising demand, workforce shortages, and … [Read more...]
Northern businesses share in £180 million since the launch of second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
Businesses across the North have benefited from a total £180 million of investment since the launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). With over 315 deals to date, the fund has directly invested £115 million into over 300 small businesses across the North of England, … [Read more...]
Fair Payment Code awards over 400 businesses
More than 400 businesses have been recognised by the Small Business Commissioner's Fair Payment Code for their payment practices since launching in December 2024. Late payments cost the UK economy almost £11 billion per year with 14,000 businesses closing each year because of late payments, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded additional £20 million to boost science and technology sector
Greater Manchester is one of three UK city-regions to have been awarded an additional £20 million in funding for local leaders to invest into its science and technology sectors. Funding for the city-region adds to the £30 million already announced in the government's Spending Review in … [Read more...]
New programme launched to help Stockport businesses scale internationally
A new fully funded business support programme has launched for firms in Stockport and across Greater Manchester to help them scale up operations internationally. ‘International Scale Up’ will start in November 2025, with applications now open for businesses interested in taking part. The … [Read more...]
Stockport pharmaceuticals firm leadership recognised among UK’s most ambitious business leaders
The leadership team of Stockport-based Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services (SEDA), has been recognised by LDC as among the UK's most ambitious business leaders. The firm's Chief Scientist, Dr Paul Dickinson; Chief Business Officer, Dr Marcel de Matas; and CEO, Dr Paul Stott, have been named … [Read more...]
TfGM makes final call for businesses to share their views on local transport
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is inviting businesses to share how they feel about public transport and active travel in the city-region before its Business and Employer Travel Survey closes on Friday 17th October. The annual survey invites businesses to share how TfGM and the Bee … [Read more...]
Major online marketplaces pledge fair treatment for small businesses
Leading online marketplaces and payment providers, including eBay, PayPal and Temu, have collectively signed a pledge that promotes fair treatment for small businesses. The new 10-point pledge, centred on cashflow and payments, includes commitments to communicate effectively with small businesses … [Read more...]
Trafford & Stockport College Group shares autumn programme of business events
Trafford & Stockport College Group has revealed its programme of business innovation events to help local SMEs thrive and stay ahead in today’s dynamic environment. Hosted in partnership with GM Colleges and Innovate UK, practical workshops give employers in Stockport and Trafford the chance … [Read more...]
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