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So is it Stockport or Manchester?

Now there's a question: Stockport or Manchester? We know Stockport has all the physical attributes to rival many cities. Excellent shopping amenities, extensive bus, road and rail links, new retail and leisure developments and is situated just a few miles away from the UK’s largest regional … [Read more...]

Auto-enrolment reaches 8 million

As Auto-enrolment reaches 8 million, Stockport based Hallidays monthly newswire looks at more of the latest business and tax issues.  New timetable for Making Tax Digital The government has announced a revised timetable for the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Business (MTDfB). Click here … [Read more...]

Petition calls for investment in Transport for the North

IPPR North’s petition calling for more money for transport in the North has attracted over 52,000 signatures. IPPR North, the dedicated think tank for the north of England with bases in Manchester and Newcastle, are urging more people to sign the petition for better Transport for the North - … [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...]

Property matters: negotiating an agreeable service charge

An issue that often causes friction between a landlord and a tenant is agreeing a service charge that is deemed fair to both parties.  But negotiating what is and is not covered, and what all parties consider a fair rate for so many different services, is tricky, and is further complicated by a … [Read more...]

Sales of diesel and petrol cars banned from 2040

Farewell Fossil Fuel Car as diesel and petrol cars banned from 2040 - that is the message from Stockport based DSG Auto. The Government has announced its decision to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040 as part of its efforts to tackle air pollution.Rob Southern from DSG … [Read more...]

Red Rock’s 5 tips to boost worker productivity today

It is not groundbreaking news that there are links between workplace environment and productivity. When we look back at the 19th century it was proven that the even amongst all the grime and squalor, the more enlightened factory owners realised that cramped, poorly lit, poorly ventilated, cold … [Read more...]

Cullen Wealth on DB pension schemes

Andrew Tyler of Cullen Wealth provides us with the need to know on DB pension schemes (defined benefit), from an increased demand to the latest figures.  What’s happening with DB pension schemes? Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continue to be a hot topic in the business and financial … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Summit attracts local business community

Stockport Business Summit put the focus on collaboration as Marketing Stockport celebrates 5 years of putting the spotlight on Stockport’s already diverse, innovative and successful business community. Since 2012, the spotlight on Stockport has got brighter and the beam wider as over £1billion is … [Read more...]

How to reduce energy consumption in your business

Stockport based Hallidays explore how to re-think your energy and utilities, saving your business significant costs. Energy and utilities can be a significant cost to businesses. If you don’t already do it, it’s important to always compare a selection of tariffs across several utility suppliers. … [Read more...]

Friday finance Q&A from Stockport based Bennett Verby

Stockport based Bennett Verby in Stockport have published a useful, quick reference and guide to some common finance questions.   Q. Can I give my house to my children and continue to live in it and avoid inheritance tax? A. It may be possible if you pay a full market rent for your home, but … [Read more...]

Top tips when selling commercial property

There is more to selling commercial property than putting up a For Sale board and following the top tips can save effort, time and money. Stockport based Fairhurst Estates have over fifteen years experience in dealing with the commercial property market and are happy to share some of their … [Read more...]