News for: Expert Opinion

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...]

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 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...]

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...]

The benefits of IT outsourcing can be immensely positive for some businesses, you've likely this heard time and time again but perhaps not taken it into consideration as a viable option. Entrusting an external company with a task you likely don’t need to keep in house could lead to increasing … [Read more...]

We were recently asked what devolution means for our borough and what do Stockport business leaders from the area want to see? Stockport has the one of the largest workforces in the Greater Manchester area and sees new business growth year on year, in order to understand Stockport’s future we … [Read more...]

When couples divorce and untie the knot, they are twice as likely to have no savings! A daunting part of a separation or divorce for most couples is sorting out the finances. Financial disputes can be a major stumbling block in the divorce process and could take longer than the divorce … [Read more...]

Innovate UK is investing up to £2 million funding in new innovations in early-stage, human-centred design projects.  The funded projects - part of the government's Innovate UK design foundations competition - will help businesses identify high-value innovation opportunities and generate ideas for … [Read more...]