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The first impression always counts

You will never get a second chance to make a first impression, so said Will Rogers and so agrees Chris Lowe, regional director of Shopper Anonymous. Sometimes, within our own environment we can be oblivious to what, to other people, is the glaringly obvious. That is a good time to take a step back … [Read more...]

Lord O’Neill of Gatley reflects on Manchester’s bright future

Former Stockport resident and proud advocate of his home city of Manchester, Lord O'Neill of Gatley was one of the first in David Cameron’s government, to help implement the early stages of the Northern Powerhouse. Following a very sad and very difficult week, Jim O'Neill reflects on Manchester's … [Read more...]

Capital purchase, lease or venture capital funding?

Whether you’re at the start-up stages or a growing SME, it’s important to weigh up the different finance options available to you - capital purchase, lease or venture capital funding? You need to carefully consider your business’ financial position before deciding upon the best course of … [Read more...]

It’s all about the patch management

Patch management is an effective approach of managing updates applications, software and technologies; it repairs any system vulnerabilities to maintain security within information systems and can apply to different parts of an IT infrastructure. Why do I need Patch Management? As soon as a … [Read more...]

New obligations in General Data Protection Regulation

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , which comes into effect on the 25th of May 2018, is a new set of obligations from the European Parliament for businesses on issues related to the data protection rights of all European Union (EU) residents. The new regulations cover breaches and … [Read more...]

Insurance for driverless cars – who is liable in an accident?

The prospect of driverless cars ‘actually happening’ is ever closer, raising the question: insurance for driverless cars - in the event of an accident, who is liable? With three autonomous vehicles, due be tested on public roads between Stockport Railway Station and Manchester Airport in … [Read more...]

Do you know your property reinstatement value?

In the event that something catastrophic happens to your building, does your insurance cover the property reinstatement value? When it comes to buildings insurance, there is a tendency to assume that as long as you have a policy in place, you are covered for all eventualities. However, with … [Read more...]

What is GDPR and how does it matter to me ?

From May 2018 onwards, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply in the UK. For businesses who rely on cloud management services which involve personal data, action must be taken to ensure that they meet the regulation. Failure to do so will result in significant fines of 20 … [Read more...]

Is your company data compliant?

Is your company data compliant? It needs to be. In this era it makes sense to implement appropriate processes and systems for data and document management as a matter of routine. In the digital age, more than ever organisations hold and process personal data in one form or another, at the very … [Read more...]

Smooth out your investment planning

If you are looking for a sustainable medium to long term investment approach a smoothed investment plan may be worth exploring. Scott Herbert, Partner and Independent Financial Planner at Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning, discusses the benefits of smoothed funds. "Put simply it is investing … [Read more...]

Stockport IT specialists urge ‘educate your teams’

Stockport IT specialists at Amshire are urging employers to ensure that their teams are better educated when it comes to IT systems. In 2016 the average cost of a data breach was £3 million! This figure is only set to increase unless businesses implement a Cyber Security Policy, warns Amshire's … [Read more...]