Christian Mancier (pictured), Partner in the Corporate Commercial team at Stockport's Gorvins Solicitors, explains alphabet shares and the common pitfalls for businesses when implementing them. One of the most common mistakes we see as corporate lawyers is when a company has tried to implement … [Read more...]
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New Innovation Centre set to open in Merseyway
Merseyway Innovation Centre will soon be opening its doors in Stockport Town Centre, with a fresh new offer for businesses looking to have a central presence in the town. The Innovation Centre will support the growing sector of digital, creative and innovative businesses looking to locate in … [Read more...]
SME finance specialist hits £275 million investment in Northern businesses
SME finance specialist, FW Capital, has announced its investment has totalled of £275 million of funding into businesses across Northern England. The investment by the firm is understood to have created and safeguarded 12,000 jobs across the region, and had an overall funding impact of over £600 … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester investment in local economy tops £1 billion
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced that its investment funds have delivered over £1 billion of funding to support the city-region's local economy. Greater Manchester’s investment funds have so far made £1.2 billion of investments, with the figure continuing to rise through … [Read more...]
Government confirms transfer of functions and funding for LEPs to combined authorities
The UK Government has confirmed that it will withdraw core funding transfer functions of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to local and combined authorities in April 2024. The move was first outlined in the Chancellor's March Budget earlier this year as part of a shift to giving greater powers … [Read more...]
Wilko set to enter administration
Household goods retailer, Wilko, is set to be enter into administration putting over 12,000 jobs and 400 stores, including at Stockport Retail Park, at risk. The East Midlands-based chain was founded in Leicester in 1930 as Wilkinson Cash Stores, rebranding to Wilko in 2012. The brand was among … [Read more...]
Interest rates rise to 15 year high
The Bank of England has raised its base interest rates to 5.25%, their highest level in 15 years as it continues to respond to high inflation. The latest 0.25 percentage point rise represents the fourteenth consecutive decision by the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee to increase the base rate of … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Mapping the customer journey and the importance of touchpoints
Customer experience experts, Insight6, explain the importance of mapping out the customer journey and understanding their touchpoints with your business when trying to improve customer satisfaction. The "ideal" customer journey versus the genuine experience can differ. Seeing your business … [Read more...]
Stockport environmental group completes fifth acquisition in two years
Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM Group, has announced the acquisition of NASH Maritime, the fifth acquisition for the firm in two years. NASH Maritime is a specialist shipping, navigation and maritime risk consultancy, and the acquisition by APEM strengthens the Stockport … [Read more...]
NPIF facilitates £1 billion of investment into Northern businesses
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has facilitated the investment of more than £1 billion for businesses across the North of England since launching in 2017. Funding has been delivered through £405 million of direct and £613 million private sector co-investment. Established by the … [Read more...]
Profit warnings fall across North West’s listed companies
The number of listed companies in the North West issuing profit warnings during the second quarter of 2023 fell by nearly half on the previous quarter, according to EY-Parthenon's latest profit warning report. Just five listed businesses in the region issued profit warnings between April and June … [Read more...]
Amazon Innovation Accelerator launches for first cohort of Greater Manchester businesses
Tech giant, Amazon, has launched its new innovation accelerator in Greater Manchester, offering training and best practice to support the city-region's small businesses to innovate and grow. The programme offers free seminars and one-to-one mentoring from Amazon UK site leads, as well as giving … [Read more...]
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