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UK: £1.5m SME’s fund in innovative medical technologies.

Businesses can apply for a share of £1.5 million to prepare for, or run, studies that collect data to back their innovative medical technologies. The life sciences is a key sector of the UK economy made up of 5,000 companies with a turnover of £70 billion and employing 235,000. It is … [Read more...]

Davies Harrison acquires £2.2m Stockport warehouse

Acting on behalf of client, Datesand Limited, Davies Harrison Real Estate has acquired a 31,906 sq ft warehouse on Bredbury Industrial Park in Stockport for £2.2 million. The detached storage facility, that was previously owned by luxury furniture retailer, Stocktons was being sold by Roger … [Read more...]

Stockport tech firm brings new jobs to the area

Greater Manchester company Afin Technologies has just become a big player in the North American marketing and promotions market in a deal that will see new jobs generated at its Stockport base. The company has acquired Entertainment, the leading provider of local and national price promotions … [Read more...]

Misrepresentation in Contract Law

Misrepresentation of the facts in contract law can quite rightly, have financial consequences. The importance of making true and accurate representations when encouraging a party to enter into a contract was highlighted in a well-publicised case in 2018, where a premium dating agency was ordered by … [Read more...]

A view on Brexit and the financial markets

It is easy to feel rattled with the continued political wrangling around Brexit in the UK, faltering trade talks between the US and China and the possibility that global economic growth is cooling. At such times it’s important to ignore “noise” and focus on facts and long term investment goals. … [Read more...]

Hallidays’ Business AM event on Growth through Pricing

Stockport based Hallidays next Business AM event looks at 'Growth through Pricing' on Tuesday 24th September Hallidays will present their 7-step guide to pricing which looks at how to price and position your products and services for maximum profit.   As a taster, one of the steps they’ll be … [Read more...]

Strawberry Radio takes to the airwaves

A new radio station - Strawberry Radio - available online, on DAB, on your mobile and Alexa has launched in Stockport covering South Manchester. Based at Pepper Business Centre in Hazel Grove, Stockport and broadcasting out of a brand new studio, Strawberry Radio has been set up by two former … [Read more...]

UK: Central spending round gives big boost to local communities

According to a government report, Councils across England are set to receive the biggest year-on-year?real?terms increase in funding for almost a decade. The Chancellor confirmed? local authorities can expect to see the funding they have access to now rise in real terms by an estimated 4.3% in … [Read more...]

Residence Nil Rate Band: Has It Made A Difference?

The Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is an additional inheritance tax allowance which can be utilised by those who have a residential property and wish to leave this to their direct descendants. This includes children, grandchildren, stepchildren and even widows, widowers and civil partners of … [Read more...]

Technological evolution – the challenge for business leaders

A great deal has been written about how automation and artificial intelligence will disrupt traditional business models, demonstrated brilliantly at Marketing Stockport's monthly event by Starkey Hearing Technologies. Business leaders need to steer the conversation in the right direction and … [Read more...]