The government's Start Up Loans Programme, delivered by the British Business Bank, has celebrated its 10th anniversary and appointed 12 regional ambassadors across the country. The British Business Bank has also named Lancashire-based Hellion Toys, a company selling hand crafted wooden toys for … [Read more...]
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HMRC warns Self Assessment customers to be wary of fraudsters
As the deadline for Self Assessment tax returns to be submitted approaches, HMRC is warning customers to be wary of being targeted by fraudsters and scams. In the 12 months to August 2022, HMRC responded to more than 180,000 referrals of suspicious contact from the public, of which almost 81,000 … [Read more...]
New website launches as part of support programme to help businesses to manage rising costs
Greater Manchester's Business Growth Hub has launched a new website as part of its #HereForBusiness support to help businesses in Stockport and across the city-region in managing rising costs. Working together with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Local Enterprise Partnership, local … [Read more...]
Amazon reveals impact of SME Accelerator programme ahead of online brand conference
Ecommerce giant, Amazon, has revealed the impact of its SME Accelerator programme to support smaller online businesses in the UK. The firm is also this week hosting a virtual conference, inviting small businesses across the country to learn how they can boost their online sales. The online retail … [Read more...]
Government support with business and domestic energy bills begins
Schemes to support both businesses and households with rising energy bills have come into effect from 1st October. Businesses, charities and public sector organisations will be protected through the Government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme from October, with all businesses who have entered into a … [Read more...]
Insight6 marks National Customer Service Week
Customer Experience (CX) specialists, Insight6, have launched a new resource pack for businesses to mark National Customer Service Week, which takes place from 3rd to 7th October 2022. The free CX Business Pack contains advice and resources to help businesses boost team moral and improve customer … [Read more...]
#HereForBusiness webinar series launches to make sense of the energy challenge facing businesses
The GC Business Growth Hub will host the first webinar in series of #HereForBusiness weekly sessions to help businesses in Greater Manchester to make sense of the current energy challenge. Rising energy prices and other rising costs of doing business are impacting companies across all sectors. … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester business survey shows economic downturn
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's (GMCC) latest Quarterly Economic Survey has shown a recent downturn in the economic outlook of the city-region's businesses. The Greater Manchester Index, a composite indicator made of key QES measures, declined by 18 points from the previous quarter … [Read more...]
Self Assessment taxpayers have until 5th October to register with HMRC
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone who needs to complete their first Self Assessment tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year to register online before the 5th October. Before taxpayers can complete their first Self Assessment return, they need to register with HMRC to receive … [Read more...]
Start Up Loans scheme sees eligibility expanded
The Business Secretary has announced the expansion the Start Up Loans programme, an £884 million scheme for new businesses to access finance. Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced that the scheme will now be eligible for businesses trading for up to three years, with new 'second loans' … [Read more...]
Chancellor unveils Growth Plan with raft of tax cuts
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced a new Growth Plan for the UK economy, unveiling a series of major tax cuts for individuals and businesses. Following the Bank of England's reveal yesterday that it believes the country's economy is now in recession, the Chancellor's 'mini-budget' sets out … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery celebrates National Family Business Day
Stockport-based family-run brewery, Robinsons, are celebrating National Family Business Day, which has been in the same family since its founding in the town 184 years ago. The family brewers own a collection of around 250 pubs, inns and hotels across the Northwest, North Wales and Yorkshire, and … [Read more...]
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