Customer experience (CX) specialists from Insight6 have assessed over 250 companies across professional services firm nationwide and found significant room for improvement in how businesses interact with their customers. The Professional Services Client Journey Report 2021 details the findings … [Read more...]
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Halfords announces £62 million acquisition of Stockport based National Tyres
Motoring retailer Halfords has announced it has acquired the Stockport based group behind National Tyres and Autocare in a £62 million deal. The acquisition will see Halfords take over all National Tyres' branches across the UK, as well as Viking Wholesale Tyres and Tyre Shopper which are also … [Read more...]
Small businesses invited to to share experiences of trading in 2021
Small businesses in Stockport are being invited to share their experiences of trading in 2021, and contribute to a report detailing how smaller firms have come through the pandemic and started to rebuild. The Small Business Britain Recovery Survey 2021 is being run by Small Business Saturday, a … [Read more...]
Business confidence remains above average despite November decline
Business confidence fell across most of the country according Lloyds Bank's November Business Barometer, however optimism in the economy remains high and above the long term average. The monthly survey of businesses by the high street bank found that declines in firms' own prospects led to the … [Read more...]
Vaccine rollout and non-retail attractions boosted high street bounce back, new research reveals
A review of high street footfall data from across England has revealed that the Covid-19 vaccination rollout helped town centres bounce back after Covid-19 lockdowns, the High Streets Task Force has revealed. The Footfall Review 2020-2021 also found that town and district centres offering … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurs and investors to reconnect at GC Angels and Hallidays pitch event
Investment company GC Angels and Stockport accountancy firm Hallidays are once again partnering for their live and in-person pitch event, taking place at the Hallidays' office in Stockport on 8th December. The event brings together local entrepreneurs with prospective angel investors in their … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to take part in Small Business Saturday on 4th December
Businesses in Stockport are being invited to register their business to take part in Small Business Saturday on 4th December 2021. The annual event helps to raise awareness of independent businesses and support consumers and larger organisations to shop locally and support small businesses in … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why outsource your HR?
Stockport-based accountancy firm and business advisors, Hallidays explains some of the benefits if you outsource HR activities from a small business. For some of you, the thought of outsourcing your HR might seem like a daunting and scary thing. Perhaps you’re worried about the lack of control … [Read more...]
Over half of GM businesses unaware of 2050 net-zero target
55% of businesses in Greater Manchester have no awareness of national targets for the UK to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to a new report published by Q Energy and backed with data from the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey (GMCC QES). The … [Read more...]
musicMagpie appoints new CFO
Stockport-headquartered recommerce business, musicMagpie, has announced the appointment of Matthew Fowler as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to the AIM-listed tech firm. Matthew’s start date at musicMagpie will be confirmed in due course and he shall join the Board upon … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses asked to share their experiences in Quarterly Economic Survey
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) is calling for business owners in Stockport to contribute to its Quarterly Economic Survey and share their thoughts on the state of the local economy. The Greater Manchester Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is conducted by Greater Manchester Chamber of … [Read more...]
Small businesses encouraged to seek support with managing cashflow
With the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic putting financial pressure on many organisations, businesses in Stockport, particularly smaller companies, are being encouraged to seek out further support if they are struggling with cashflow. A recent report from the government's Department of … [Read more...]
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