News for: Expert Opinion

Just in case you’ve been out of circulation and off Twitter for the past few days, Stockport has voted for a Business Improvement District – a Stockport BID! By Helen White, Marketing Stockport & Vision Stockport  This is one of the most exciting opportunities that Stockport has had for … [Read more...]

According to a recent report from the IPPR North think-tank, small businesses face missing out on the digital revolution due to such as poor broadband connectivity and  lack of web skills. The report, Unbuffering Success, says that SMEs need to embrace digital to ensure UK competitiveness and that … [Read more...]

Drone Technology is proving to be a big benefit for facilities managers, building surveyors, tenants and owners in maintaining both commercial and residential properties. Drones have recently become something of a ‘buzz’ hobby. The small, unmanned remote controlled flying machines have become a … [Read more...]

In these highly turbulent market conditions, pro-active property asset management has never been more important in terms of driving value and “sweating assets” to produce either capital or income returns. An asset manager needs to have market awareness but also the flexibility to recognise when … [Read more...]

Stockport based Cullen Wealth, in an effort to keep you up to date with the very interesting times we live in, is taking a closer look at what Brexit really means, particularly in relation to markets, savings and shares. We now have an idea of the current timetable for leaving the UK, since the … [Read more...]

Lease renewals and the art of negotiation is one of the most important skills to master in business. Some people seem born to it, others take a little time to develop their abilities. But ultimately being able to sit down and thrash out an agreement which is mutually beneficial to multiple … [Read more...]

We know that customer experience is destined to overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator this decade. With that in mind, creating a grounded and stable customer experience should take precedence. Earlier this year we decided - as a nation - to leave the EU. The one common … [Read more...]

Effective business planning means constantly monitoring your biggest asset - your team. Unless you are a one-person business you will be placing your trust in team members to represent your business and maintain the same standards that you, yourself, hold. So when was the last time you asked your … [Read more...]