Senior HR Consultant, Andrea Ferguson, from Stockport-based Cornerstone Resources, discusses using mediation as a way to manage conflict before it turns into a formal grievance. Where there are people, there is mess. We all bring different ideas, convictions, ways of working and preferences to … [Read more...]
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Azets responds to latest insolvency figures
With 5.9% more corporate insolvencies than last August according to Government insolvency figures, Jonathan Amor, Restructuring Partner at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, has advised that getting advice when a business first shows signs of financial distress gives the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Securing your business through an Employee Ownership Trust
When a business owner decides to retire or pursue new ventures, the question naturally arises: what happens next to the business? There are several succession options available, but one gaining significant traction is transitioning the company to employee ownership via an Employee Ownership Trust … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The dangers of using AI for HR advice
With more businesses turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, highlight to risks of adopting AI for HR advice and why human expertise is crucial for SMEs. As technology advances, businesses increasingly turn to Artificial … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Mistakes that damage the customer experience and how to avoid them
Customer experience expert, Chris Lowe of insight6, explains the common mistakes that cost firms future business from customers. Customer Experience mistakes cost more than you think, literally. According to PwC, 1 in 3 customers will walk away from a brand they love after just one bad … [Read more...]
North West company owners caught out by Capital Gains Tax
North West business owners are being warned that leaving Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning too late is costing them substantial tax savings; in some cases, missing out on Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) entirely. Corporate tax advisory specialist Sophie Huddleston, Partner at UK top 10 … [Read more...]
Stockport reflects on first decade of town centre transformation
After a decade since launching its £1 billion transformation of Stockport town centre, the UK's largest town centre regeneration project, Stockport Council reflects on the changes that have taken place. Stockport is in the middle of the UK’s largest town centre regeneration – and whilst much of … [Read more...]
CDL welcomes new Head of Professional Services
Stockport insurtech, CDL, has welcomed Debbie Chapman as the firm's new Head of Professional Services, leading the team responsible for project delivery. A few months into her new role, Debbie explains in an interview how AI will enhance the service for CDL customers. What are you bringing to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How will Budget changes affect your Inheritance Tax bill?
With the Chancellor's October 2024 Budget announcing a host of upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax, IN Accountancy's Sarah Harkness explains what estate planning measures can be done now to get ahead of reforms. The Chancellor’s October 2024 Budget delivered some significant changes to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to motivate a demoralised team
Stockport-based Hallidays HR explains the key ways business leaders can motivate their team and ensure they are performing at their best. As a manager/business owner you have a certain amount of responsibility towards the wellbeing and engagement of your team. For people to function to the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How would you like to be treated in the workplace?
Rob Birley, director of HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, discusses the importance for business leaders of flexibility and empathy in managing teams. How would you like to be treated in the workplace? Many of us, me included, stepped out of the corporate world to run our own businesses … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Top 5 tasks businesses should be automating
Stockport IT support experts, Ctrl-S, explain the most important tasks small businesses should be automating to help achieve its goals. Digital transformation is rapidly making its way to the top of business owners agendas due to the exciting benefits it can bring as well as necessary changes to … [Read more...]
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