Stockport businesses are being invited to unlock the potential of the borough's talent pool at an Employability Fair, organised by the Stockport Continuing Education Service. The event offers businesses the chance to showcase employment and voluntary opportunities available in the region by … [Read more...]
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Azets research reveals UK gap in succession planning
New research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets has revealed that fewer than one in ten UK businesses have succession planning fully integrated into their strategy, despite 30% of companies demonstrating a widespread recognition of its importance. The Azets Barometer January 2024 … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken yields record UK annual results
Local relationship bank Handelsbanken has reported its best ever UK annual results, despite a challenging economic backdrop both at home and abroad. Handelsbanken’s relationship-driven model and emphasis on customer satisfaction has proved resilient, with the bank posting its highest ever income, … [Read more...]
Weekly support sessions launch for Stockport business community
Stockport Council and partner organisations are to offer weekly support sessions for the borough's business community at Merseyway Innovation Centre. Starting on Friday 9th February, from 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Merseyway Innovation Centre in the Merseyway Shopping Centre, The Work Shop, will … [Read more...]
New Help to Grow schemes launch as part of boost for small businesses
New Help to Grow management courses have launched as part of a range of government support for small businesses. Announced in the Autumn Statement, Help to Grow: Management courses offer 12-week programme to improve SME leadership and management skills, 90% subsidised by government. The Help … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Transforming Failure into a Stepping Stone
Business advisor, mentor & problem solver, Julian Stafford, shares his insights into how business leaders and organisations can learn from failure. In the business world, failure is often seen as taboo or a sign of weakness. However, the truth is quite the opposite. Embracing failure can be … [Read more...]
National Insurance rate cut takes effect in January payslips
January payslips have seen workers across the UK pay a reduced rate of National Insurance for the first time since the rate cut announced last year took effect. The government announced it would cut National Insurance by 2p from 12% to 10% at the 2023 Autumn Statement – for the average salaried … [Read more...]
Nearly half a million to miss Self Assessment deadline, finds Handelsbanken
More than 475,000 self-employed people believe they will miss the deadline for completing self-assessment tax returns and paying any money owed, research conducted on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has found. Less than a fortnight before the 31st January deadline, HMRC … [Read more...]
Management masterclasses launched for all business sectors in Stockport
Stockport businesses across all industries are invited to develop their workforce with management masterclasses, following additional funding being secured for the programme. Training provider Instep UK, with the backing of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the UK Shared Prosperity … [Read more...]
New support programme launched for Stockport creative businesses and entrepreneurs
Digital technology skills and training provider, IN4 Group, is launching a new support programme, Stockport Creative Campus, for the borough's entrepreneurs. The Stockport Creative Campus programme starts on Feb 8th for 8 weeks of hybrid delivery, providing workshops, ample networking and expert … [Read more...]
New legislation to introduce digital labelling for imports
Following a consultation on its Product Safety Review, the government has announced new legislation to introduce digital labelling on imports. Digital labelling will allow British businesses to put regulatory and manufacturing information online, rather than printed onto products, when importing … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Tech trends shaping CX in 2024
CX director at customer experience specialists, insight6, Chris Lowe, explores the emerging technologies and tech trends that are changing CX in 2024. The customer experience (CX) is undergoing a profound transformation. The integration of generative AI in marketing technology, as highlighted … [Read more...]
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