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Azets UK CEO Peter Gallanagh argues for positioning SMEs at the heart of the UK economy

October 8, 2026

Local businesses feel held back by complex tax system, finds Azets survey

Business leaders think that an over-complicated tax system is holding their growth back more than high UK taxation, a survey by accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, has shown. The survey of around 400 UK business leaders by the firm (which has offices across the North West, including in … [Read more...]

How AI search engines are reshaping web design in 2026

October 2, 2026

Expert Opinion: How AI search engines are reshaping web design in 2026

Sue Vervaet, developer at web design agency, Instilled, explains what the growth in AI search volume means for building websites in 2026. For over twenty years, being found online has been about one thing: ranking well on Google. In 2026, that is changing fast. Analysts have predicted that … [Read more...]

Amshire EO Is AI really saving your team time

September 29, 2026

Expert Opinion: Is AI really saving your team time?

Dave Taylor from Stockport-based Amshire IT discusses whether adopting AI and other new technologies is creating more work for your team instead of helping boost productivity. AI is becoming part of everyday business. From drafting emails and summarising documents to analysing information and … [Read more...]

James McCracken

September 24, 2026

Expert Opinion: Is Marketing Leadership Debt holding your business back?

James McCracken, a fractional CMO and Chair of CIM North West, explains why growing businesses can find themselves spending more on marketing without seeing a corresponding performance improvement. Many businesses do plenty of marketing. They have a website, social channels, campaigns, agencies, … [Read more...]

Higgins Miller Changes to cohabitation law proposed by the Family Law 2026 Consultation. Photo by Christian Agbede on Unsplash

September 23, 2026

Expert Opinion: Changes to cohabitation law proposed by the Family Law 2026 Consultation

The team from Stockport-based specialist family law firm, Higgins Miller, outline the changes to cohabitation law that have been put forward in a recent government consultation. Earlier this year, a consultation was held to discuss changes to the rules on financial matters arising from separation … [Read more...]

Jonathan Amor, Restructuring Partner at Azets comments on latest insolvency figures

September 22, 2026

Azets restructuring and insolvency partner explains the August rise in corporate insolvencies

With corporate insolvencies rising to 1,946 in August, 0.6% more than in the previous month, Jonathan Amor, a restructuring and insolvency partner at Azets, explains why businesses may have struggled this summer. Corporate insolvency numbers hit a four-month high in August, driven by a rise in … [Read more...]

Amshire IT Windows 11 performance – the small delays that add up.

September 15, 2026

Expert Opinion: Windows 11 performance – the small delays that add up

Dave Taylor from Stockport-based Amshire IT discusses how loading times in Windows 11 add up to lost productivity, and whether it is Microsoft or your business' devices that are to blame. When a computer takes an extra second to open an application, load a folder or respond to a click, it is easy … [Read more...]

Is your workplace dog friendly?

September 14, 2026

Expert Opinion: Is your workplace dog friendly?

The Hallidays HR team discuss how businesses can benefit from becoming more dog friendly and whether your workplace should accommodate for four-legged colleagues. For many people, dogs are an important part of family life, and the idea of bringing a dog into work can be appealing. A workplace dog … [Read more...]

Amshire AI Voice Assistant EO

September 10, 2026

Expert Opinion: Should your business use an AI Voice Assistant?

Dave Taylor from Stockport's Amshire IT discusses whether or not a AI voice assistant can support your colleagues with handling telephone enquiries. AI is changing the way businesses work, and one area where it is becoming increasingly practical is the humble telephone call. For many … [Read more...]

H-J Dobbie, Head of HR Consultancy at Azets highlights challenges of holiday pay reporting requirements

September 9, 2026

New holiday pay reporting rules ‘baffling businesses’, warns Azets

Thousands of employers in the UK are struggling with new ‘onerous responsibility’ over holiday entitlement and pay compliance, accountancy firm Azets is warning. The issue follows the government’s 6 April introduction of the Fair Work Agency and new rules. Employers now have to maintain holiday … [Read more...]

Hallidays HR Are you using AI in the workplace safely

September 7, 2026

Expert Opinion: Are you using AI in the workplace safely?

As AI tools become an increasingly everyday part of a modern workplace, the Hallidays HR team explains the importance of having policies in place to ensure it is used appropriately. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday working life. From drafting emails to summarising … [Read more...]

Amshire IT How more changes to Microsoft Copilot could change how your business works

September 1, 2026

Expert Opinion: How more updates to Microsoft Copilot could change how your business works

Dave Taylor from Stockport-based Amshire IT explains the latest updates to Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, and how they could change how businesses work. AI is no longer just helping people complete tasks. It's starting to support the way businesses operate. When Microsoft Copilot was first … [Read more...]

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