There are only ten days left on the first phase of the Stockport Local Plan consultation where you can have your say on the shape Stockport’s future through to 2035. Stockport is preparing a new Local Plan in order to set the rules for development and land uses that will have an impact on the way … [Read more...]
News for: Digital and Media
Go digital – Get online week in Stockport
MAKE THE MOST OF ‘GET ONLINE WEEK’ IN STOCKPORT Would you or someone you know like to learn how to use the internet or improve digital skills? ‘Get Online Week 2017’ runs from 2 - 8 October and will see thousands of community events helping people make the most of the internet. This year, the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council shortlisted for Granicus Digital Achievement Award
The Digital by Design Programme at Stockport Council has been shortlisted for this year’s Granicus Digital Achievement Award. The programme has been recognised for its introduction of new online tools and their effective communication to Stockport residents and has been shortlisted for the Granicus … [Read more...]
Stockport agency shortlisted for digital awards
Aqua Design Group shortlisted for national Digital Awards Never one to miss an opportunity to bring exposure for the work and achievements of the business, Stockport based creative Aqua Design Group entered The Digital Entrepreneur Awards. A national awards ceremony that’s dedicated to internet … [Read more...]
The Future for Women in Business
So what does the future for women in business look like? We don't have a crystal ball but we are pleased to share Midshire's award winning Group Marketing Manager, Adrienne Topping's, Expert Opinion. Earning enough respect to gain a seat at the management table is never easy, especially as a woman … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to pilot UK’s fastest broadband
Greater Manchester is one of six areas to pilot the UK's fastest broadband offering connection speeds of 1,000 Megabits per second as part of £200 million project The first stage of a £200 million scheme to help bring the most reliable and UK’s fastest broadband to businesses, schools and … [Read more...]
Digital skills put Bellyflop TV in the picture
Marketing Stockport member Bellyflop TV has attributed recent growth to a new digital strategy developed with the help of Business Growth Hub. Bellyflop TV specialise in corporate videos and photography, including 360 degree internal photography tours of businesses which can then be directly … [Read more...]
Hats off to the Internet of Things
Hatters gets under the skin of The Internet of Things We love the fact that our friends over at Hatters Towers are tightening their seat belts for the next exciting rollercoaster ride aboard the digital era on the Internet of Things - IoT. Jo and Mike at Hatters spill the IoT beans: If … [Read more...]
New fines for operators with poor cyber security
Essential service providers who fail to implement effective cyber security measures could be fined as much as £17 million or 4 per cent of global turnover. The move is part of plans to make Britain’s essential networks and infrastructure safe, secure and resilient against the risk of future cyber … [Read more...]
Simple Design delivers the sales
Simply put, simple design delivers more sales. David O'Hearns at Dawn Creative is a great advocate of simplicity, and there’s clear proof that simple design works. This week, David, who is managing director at Stockport's Dawn Creative shares his opinion as to why this should always be an important … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to consult on Stockport Local Plan
Stockport Council is encouraging businesses to take part in a consultation event regarding the Stockport Local Plan as they begin the process to plan for Stockport's future through to 2035. The first event is taking place in September: When: Wednesday 20th September 2017, 8am to 10am – buffet … [Read more...]
Dawn’s brand re-positioning is more than skin deep
Stockport's Dawn Creative has dug more than skin deep to come up with a new identity and brand re-positioning for a luxury beauty business in Cheadle Hulme. A business may provide a great product and service, but that is not always reflected in their brand identity. This can lead to confusion among … [Read more...]