New analysis by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has revealed the scale of challenges of workplace inclusion facing UK businesses and the knock-on effect this has on business success and the wider economy. A survey of over 2,000 UK employees (not in managerial roles) found that … [Read more...]
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Post-Brexit data protection reform sets out government plans to boost business and protect consumers online
The government has set out its plans to reform data protection rules following the UK's exit from the EU, promising to protect consumers while creating opportunities to boost business through innovation. The Data Reform Bill, set out in this year's Queen's Speech aims to bolster data protection … [Read more...]
Pioneer10 workshop shares expert guidance on understanding customers
Stockport Business and Innovation Centre’s (SBIC) Pioneer10 is hosting the latest in its workshop series to help support small businesses in the borough to grow, focusing on understanding your customers. The Pioneer10 Stockport workshops will be delivered by business experts from the GC Business … [Read more...]
musicMagpie reports 15.9% sales growth
Stockport-based recommerce business, musicMagpie has recorded 15.9% sales growth in technology products in the six months to 31st May 2022. Despite economic challenges affecting consumer spending, the group has seen continued growth in its mobile device subscription offer. The businesses has … [Read more...]
Stockport’s self-employed invited to EnterprisingYou networking event at Central Library
Stockport's self-employed, freelancers and business owners are invited to a networking event at Central Library, hosted by Greater Manchester's EnterprisingYou support programme. The event promises to offer a local networking opportunity to encourage Stockport businesses to network, socialise and … [Read more...]
Number of job vacancies hits record high but pay struggles to keep pace with inflation
The number of job vacancies in March to May 2022 rose to a new record of 1,300,000, according to the latest figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), with regular pay down 2.2% when adjusted for inflation. Despite record high numbers of jobs being advertised by employers, the … [Read more...]
UK output fell 0.3% during April
The UK's economic output fell 0.3% during April, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed in its latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data. While GDP saw small declines in March and April 2022, the ONS also reported that the economy had grown overall by 0.2% in the three months to … [Read more...]
BEIS to host webinars ahead of changes to product safety standards
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is hosting a series of webinars to help businesses understand the process of adopting new safety standards and marketing following Brexit. The UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking rules replace the Conformité Européenne (CE) … [Read more...]
A fifth of North-west businesses held back by lack of growth funding awareness
Despite high business confidence, nearly a fifth of SMEs in the North-west report they are unaware of growth funding options available to them, according to new research from asset manager and growth capital provider, BOOST&Co. In its 2022 Geared for Growth report, BOOST&Co found that … [Read more...]
Majority of North-west businesses back to pre-pandemic revenues
The majority of medium-sized businesses in the North-west have returned to trading at pre-pandemic revenues, according to research by business advisory group BDO. After seeing sales fall sharply two years ago, analysis by BDO finds half are performing at the same level as before the pandemic, … [Read more...]
Environmental consultancy completes third acquisition in 12 months
Stockport based environmental consultancy, APEM, has completed its third acquisition in 12 months and its biggest to date. The company has acquired GoBe Consultants, a planning and environmental services consultancy with offices in Devon and Glasgow. The transaction follows APEM Group’s … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to join High Growth Network to access support to grow
Businesses in Stockport are being invited to join the Greater Manchester High Growth Network programme that aims to support business leaders in the city-region to grow their firm. Available to businesses in Greater Manchester this June, the fully-funded programme will pair business leaders with … [Read more...]
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