8th March 2023 is International Women's Day, and Stockport is marking the occasion by celebrating its female leaders and the inspirational women who help shape our borough and our communities. International Women’s Day takes place every year to celebrate the achievements of women across the … [Read more...]
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musicMagpie reveals growth in consumer technology sales and device rental subscription in annual results
Stockport-headquartered circular economy pioneers, musicMagpie, have announced its audited full year results for the year ended 30 November 2022 (“FY22”). Despite challenging economic conditions, including the coronavirus pandemic and increasingly cautious consumer spending, musicMagpie has … [Read more...]
Hallidays invites businesses to break down barriers to growth in latest Rise seminar
Stockport accountants and business advisors and part of the Xeinadin Group, Hallidays, are inviting local businesses to explore how to break down the barriers in the way of future growth in the latest installment of their Rise with Xeinadin seminar series. Led by local Stockport businessman, … [Read more...]
New website unveiled for DBT’s Help to Grow business support offer
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has unveiled a new website to bring together the government's Help To Grow support schemes in one place. The centralised website aims to make it simpler for businesses access information and support from government, with a particular focus on helping … [Read more...]
Prestigious business awards to be renamed ahead of Coronation
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise and The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service are to be renamed following the Accession of King Charles III. The name change reflects His Majesty The King’s desire to continue recognising volunteers and promoting outstanding business: the Awards will become The … [Read more...]
Break down barriers to growth in upcoming Rise seminar
Stockport accountants and business advisors and part of the Xeinadin Group, Hallidays, are inviting local businesses to explore how to break down the barriers in the way of future growth in the latest installment of their Rise with Xeinadin seminar series. Following on from February's session on … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester ranked among top European cities for international investment
Greater Manchester has been recognised among the top European cities for business in the International Investment Rankings of the Financial Times’ FDI European Cities and Regions of the Future 2023/24 report. The Greater Manchester Local Business Board (GM LEP) was ranked 2nd overall of local … [Read more...]
Stockport business community invited to contribute to local economic survey
Companies in Stockport and from across Greater Manchester are being invited to share their experience of the current economic situation facing business as part of a quarterly survey conducted by the city-region's Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has run its … [Read more...]
Record numbers of women launched businesses in 2022
2022 saw the number of women starting their own businesses reach record levels in the UK, according to the Alison Rose Review, an annual report into female entrepreneurship led by NatWest CEO, Alison Rose. The annual review was first commissioned by government in 2019 to explore why fewer women … [Read more...]
Over 90% of participating firms to continue four-day working week after pilot
56 out of the 61 firms which took part in a pilot scheme trialling a four-day working week plan to continue with the changes. First launched in June 2022, businesses from all sizes and industries began a six month trial that saw around 2,900 workers around the UK reduce their working hours from … [Read more...]
Inflation falls for third consecutive month
Inflation fell for the third consecutive month, but remains in double figures according to the publication today (15th February) of the January Consumer Price Index (CPI). The ONS reports that the average prices in January of a range of common consumer purchases now stands 10.1% higher than in … [Read more...]
January PMI data reveals difficult start to 2023 for North West businesses
The latest data from NatWest's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for January 2023 has revealed a decline in activity for North West businesses. The index fell to 47.2 in January from 50.0 in December: figures below 50 indicate a fall in output, while figures above signify growth. The index, … [Read more...]
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