The latest company insolvency statistics show that there is 'light at the end of the tunnel' according to Nicola Clark, Restructuring & Insolvency Partner at Azets. The latest government insolvency statistics found there were 1,815 company insolvencies in England and Wales in March 2024, down … [Read more...]
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Home improvements group announces sale of tiles business
Cheshire-based home improvements group, Norcros, has announced the sale of its Johnson Tiles business in the UK to its existing management. The move follows a strategic review by the Wilmslow-headquartered business which employs around 2,300 people in the UK, Europe and South Africa, and operates … [Read more...]
Online training course launches to support small business leaders with management skills
A new online training course as part of the government backed Help to Grow scheme has launched to support small business leaders to develop their management skills. Help to Grow: Management Essentials offers practical tips and resources based on the content of the more in-depth 12-week Help to … [Read more...]
NatWest business survey shows sustained increases in activity in the North West
The latest NatWest Regional PMI survey for March 2024 has shown an easing of economic pressures on North West businesses and sustained increases in business activity. The region posted an annual Business Activity Index of 52.7 in March, in line with the UK-wide figure of 52.8, indicative of … [Read more...]
Coventry Building Society to acquire Co-operative Bank
Coventry Building Society has agreed to acquire Manchester-based Co-operative Bank in a £780 million deal. West Midlands-based Coventry Building Society is the UK's second largest mutual and the takeover of Co-operative Bank would make the combined group the country's seventh largest lender with … [Read more...]
Treasury to consult on plans to extend VAT relief for business charitable donations
A consultation is set to launch on plans to extend VAT relief for business charitable donations where goods given will go on to be distributed for free. Currently firms do not pay VAT on any goods they donate which are then sold on, such as clothes, hygiene supplies and cleaning products. … [Read more...]
Inflation falls to two-and-a-half year low
The annual rate of inflation fell to 3.2% in March 2024, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), its lowest level in two and a half years. The latest fall represents a 0.2 percentage-point drop on February's figures, with March's … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport continue category sponsorship of the Stockport Business Awards
Organisers and main sponsors, CN Chartered Accountants, are thrilled to confirm that once again, Marketing Stockport will be sponsoring at this year’s Stockport Business Awards. Marketing Stockport have been a long-standing supporter of the awards and their continued support allows the event to … [Read more...]
Stockport young professionals invited to build networking presence in Future Stockport seminar
Economic development expert, Nick Shepherd, will share his insights on the Power of Networking with local young professionals at the next Future Stockport breakfast seminar. Taking place at Venue @ Cornerstone, Stockport Homes Group, SK1 3NQ, on Thursday 9th May 2024 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, the … [Read more...]
Learn how a strong brand makes marketing simple at upcoming Hallidays seminar
Stockport businesses are invited to learn how a strong brand can support their marketing in the next upcoming seminar of Hallidays' Rise programme. After a chance to grab a coffee and network, Hallidays’ business advisors will spend the next two hours helping attendees to devise the actions to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to structure an organisation for change
Donna Morton from Stockport-based HR transformation and change management consultancy, Lomarton, explains how to structure a business for change. Getting your organisation change ready involves considering several key factors and taking specific actions to ensure it remains adaptable and … [Read more...]
Build a Business workshops come to Stockport in April and May
The Build A Business in GM Libraries programme will bring four of its core workshops to Stockport Central Library during April and May 2024. Workshops aim to support existing business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs looking to develop their business idea and ensure they have access to the skills … [Read more...]
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