Paul Richards, partner at the Stockport office of accountancy and business advisory group, Xeinadin, discusses how, 10 years on from the Brexit vote, SMEs in the borough are continuing to trade internationally. Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, and with more than 360,000 UK businesses … [Read more...]
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Expert Opinion: How latest Windows 11 updates could improve productivity
Dave Taylor from Stockport-based Amshire IT explains Microsoft's latest updates to Windows 11, and how they could improve your business' productivity. Windows 11 has now been in use across many organisations for some time, and while it has proven to be a stable and secure operating system, it has … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Supporting carers and caregiver leave policies
The Hallidays HR team share their practical guide for business owners when setting caregiver leave policies and otherwise supporting members of their workforce who are carers for family members. As workplace expectations continue to evolve, more businesses are recognising the growing impact … [Read more...]
Fractional CMO market reaches $1.27 billion as local businesses rethink senior marketing hiring
McCracken Marketing, the Cheadle-based fractional CMO and marketing consultancy founded by James McCracken FCIM, is highlighting new data showing the global fractional CMO market has reached $1.27 billion in 2026 and is on track to more than double to $2.68 billion by 2031 (Vendux/industry research, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Reviewing flexible working arrangements mid-year
With flexible working having become increasingly common in recent years, the team from Hallidays HR explain the importance or regularly reviewing arrangements businesses and employees have agreed. For many businesses, flexible working arrangements introduced over recent years have become part of … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Delivering successful roadside rebranding projects
Fairhurst Buckley’s John MacMillan, BSc (Hons), MRICS, CMaPS, shares his experience and advice in delivering successful roadside rebranding projects across multi-site client portfolios. Rebranding a portfolio of roadside property assets is rarely just a cosmetic exercise; it is a process that … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why every business should be built to sell, even if you never intend to
Stockport based business advisor, Julian Stafford, discusses why making your business attractive for potential buyers brings benefits long before you are ready to sell. Ask most business owners about exit planning and you’ll get the same answer: “That’s for when I’m ready to sell.” It’s an … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Employee engagement and preparing for summer productivity
With the summer holidays fast approaching, the team from Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, explain how businesses can manage maintain productivity in the summer as annual leave requests place extra pressure on teams. As businesses move into the summer months, many employers begin to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Compliance in Planned Preventative Maintenance
Stockport-based Fairhurst Buckley shares its advice for commercial property owners for carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance, and the importance of ensuring compliance. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is a proactive approach to keeping a building, its structure, services, plant and … [Read more...]
Changes to unfair dismissal rules to take effect
New changes to when an employee can raise an unfair dismissal claim will take effect for dismissals effective 1st January 2027, with new and recent hires to be the first to be covered by the change. Under current rules, employees need to have two years of service before qualifying for protection … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Windows 11 efficiency is finally moving in the right direction
Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains some of the latest updates to Windows 11 that are offering important efficiency improvements for businesses. For the past year, many Windows 11 updates have focused heavily on artificial intelligence. Some features have been genuinely useful. Others have felt … [Read more...]
70% businesses fear economic uncertainty most, finds Azets Barometer
The findings of the Q2 2026 Azets Barometer showed that economic uncertainty was the biggest concern over the next year for nearly 70% (69%) of respondents. For the quarterly Barometer, nearly 450 (442) UK senior decision-makers were surveyed by Azets, which has offices across the North West … [Read more...]
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