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How Stockport business leaders could benefit from devolution

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...]

Understanding terrorism insurance

The recent terror attacks, in both London and Manchester, have highlighted the issue of 'terrorism insurance' and how it affects business, business owners, senior management teams and employees. The complexity of terrorism insurance usually arises from the discrepancy between the actual … [Read more...]

When couples divorce they are likely to have no savings

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 investing £2m in design projects

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...]

Have you got a ‘What If’ Plan?

In these days of uncertainly and unpredictability, have you and your business planned for the What If factor? It has long been good practice within any industry to carry out stringent research and audience opinion before taking a new product to market. And yet, even in today's complex, volatile … [Read more...]

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...]