Ahead of an upcoming Business AM seminar titled, 'What drives growth?' on 16th November, Philip Jones from Stockport accountancy firm, Hallidays, shares five simple ideas for helping a business grow. Very small changes can have significant impacts. Whatever your business and whatever products or … [Read more...]
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Dutch takeover for Stockport vehicle security firm
A Stockport based firm specialising in vehicle tracking and security systems has been acquired by Dutch rival, Moving Intelligence. Stockport based Phantom was established in 2002 by bothers, Stephen and Simon Cherry, offering vehicle tracking for caravans, motorhomes and private vehicles in the … [Read more...]
Growth Company business survey reveals optimism of Greater Manchester firms
The Growth Company has published the results of its most recent Business Survey, outlining the strengths and key concerns of businesses across Greater Manchester. The survey, conducted in October 2021, revealed that businesses in the city-region are more optimistic about their growth prospects … [Read more...]
Local businesses invited to help shape Stockport Economic Plan
Businesses in Stockport are invited to take part in a short survey to help shape the borough's Economic Plan currently being drawn up by Stockport Council. Stockport Council are keen for the borough's Economic Plan to be co-designed by stakeholders in the local economy, and have commissioned … [Read more...]
Councils call for urgent clarity on future of Community Renewal Fund
Councils call for urgent clarity on future of Community Renewal Fund Councils have called on the Government to provide urgent clarity on the future of the Community Renewal Fund, after announcements of successful projects have been delayed. The Local Government Association, which represents … [Read more...]
Chancellor pledges to ‘create a stronger economy’ in 2021 Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out his plans to 'create a stronger economy' in his 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review, announced on 27th October. In his address to Parliament, the Chancellor set out his plans to 'build back better' and highlighted ambitions for levelling-up and reducing … [Read more...]
North-west responds to 2021 Autumn Budget
Business leaders across the North-west have had a mixed response to the Chancellor's 2021 Autumn Budget, announced on 27th October. Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out the government's latest spending plans on 27th October, announcing a raft of measures aimed at supporting the UK economy after the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to become easiest place in the UK for zero-carbon businesses
Greater Manchester is set to become the easiest place in the UK to be a zero-carbon businesses under an ambitious commitment from the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (GM LEP) and an alliance of businesses of partner organisations. The GM LEP have launched Bee Net Zero, a new … [Read more...]
Paper £20 and £50 banknotes to be withdrawn next year
The Bank of England will withdraw legal tender status of the paper £20 and £50 banknotes after 30 September 2022, and is urging anyone who has one to spend it or deposit it at a bank or Post Office. There are approximately £9 billion worth of paper £20 and £15 billion worth of paper £50 notes … [Read more...]
PROGRESS21 conference to drive region’s recovery for jobs and business
Businesses from across Greater Manchester will gather for the PROGRESS21 conference, hosted by The Growth Company, to drive the city-region’s economic recovery for jobs and business. The one-day live event will take place at Manchester Central (formerly G-Mex) on Thursday 23rd September, … [Read more...]
Government announces plans for regulatory reforms following EU departure
The UK government has established plans for how it will reform regulatory legislation following the country's departure from the European Union (EU). Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, Lord Frost, announced plans yesterday (16th September) to review rules and regulations inherited from the … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to attend diversity and inclusion online summit
Businesses in Stockport and from across the UK are being encouraged to attend an online summit, organised by BFI, to discuss managing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. There is still a pressing need for employers to revisit and reanalyse their Diversity and Inclusion strategies in order … [Read more...]
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