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The impact of Carillion on small suppliers

It’s a sad fact that the biggest losers of the Carillion collapse are the myriad of small suppliers, especially in the construction sector, who relied on the giant for a significant amount of their business. They were left with unpaid invoices and, unlike the equally unfortunate pensioners of the … [Read more...]

Food Inflation hit 4% as healthy options proved most expensive

This weekend, the Saturday Economist John Ashcroft, reported that food inflation hit 4% in January but it was the healthiest foods that proved to be more expensive up 9% with chocolate up less than 2% - "the delicious irony of the healthy diet with inflation above target." Fresh fruit cost 7% more … [Read more...]

Top UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft Talks Growth

World trade is expected to grow by over 5% with world economy set to grow by almost 4% this year, predicts UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft. Strong growth in the USA, China, and Japan is supported by the recovery in Europe. In the UK, we expect GDP growth to average around 1.8% this year … [Read more...]

What makes an entrepreneur?

We meet up once again with serial entrepreneur Garry Diver and asked "What makes an entrepreneur?" Take time out from your busy day, relax a little and listen to Garry's podcast. Garry shares his thoughts and experiences on what makes an entrepreneur, taking risks and the sacrifices individuals … [Read more...]

Different generations – what kind of saver are you?

There are many differing statistics around attitudes to saving and investing among different generations, suggesting as we mature our focus and mind set will shift. According to statistics*, Millennials (age 21-34) focus on working in a fulfilling career and making money, whilst as we move into … [Read more...]

SAS Daniels Shares Its Data Protection Plan For GDPR

Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, is sharing the outline of its project plan to be fully compliant with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in the hope it can help other local businesses in their preparations. GDPR is the new EU regulation to harmonise data protection legislation … [Read more...]

Grow your business through Marketing

Stockport based Hallidays' latest Business AM event - BAM - looks at how to grow your business through marketing and how you can make your marketing matter.  Stuart Bradley, managing director of Trust, presented Hallidays most recent marketing seminar. Whatever your business and whatever … [Read more...]

Bennett Verby take on Financials Q&A

Stockport based Bennett Verby, accountants and advisors of business and financial matters, take to the air waves to address three common financial issues with a Q&A.  Q. I own several properties jointly with my son. Most of them are rented out, but my son has lived in one of them for five … [Read more...]

3 vital ingredients in running a successful business

Garry Diver is the epitome of a serial entrepreneur with investments in over 20 early stage companies and advising on technology start-ups.  Garry's career has taken him across the globe including  as Director, Operations EMEA for American Express Co, running a Kuwait based computer services … [Read more...]

Increase of auto enrolment contributions

IN Accountancy are reporting that the minimum contribution that you and your Staff pay into your auto enrolment workplace pension scheme is increasing. It is both yours and our responsibility to make sure these increases are implemented accurately and timely. When do the increases take … [Read more...]

Seven Steps To Business Success In 2018

Have you planned for Business Success in 2018? We are well into a new year and ideally your business goals should be well documented with plans unfolding to implement your new year strategies. Of course, your main aims for Business Success in 2018 are to increase profits and to expand your customer … [Read more...]

Positive Outlook for the New Year jobs market

For many, January is a clean slate, the chance to start afresh and the good news is the outlook for the New Year jobs market is far from chilly!  Maybe that means expanding your business? Or maybe you’re finally going to take the plunge and change profession? Whatever 2018 has in store for you … [Read more...]