Swapping credit cards with virtual replacements could help SMEs in the North West improve their cashflow, a senior finance professional has advised. Andrew Cottam, a partner at international business advisory group Azets based in the North West, has advised that removing traditional cards for … [Read more...]
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Expert Opinion: Is technical debt slowing your business growth?
Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains how holding back on upgrades for IT systems and software could be costing your business growth and productivity. Everything still works. Nothing is “broken.” But somehow, everything feels slower, more fragile, and harder to manage than it should be. If … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Managing disciplinary procedures
The Hallidays HR team shares how using a checklist is vital for giving managers confidence and ensuring no inconsistencies in your business' disciplinary procedures. Did you know that 49% of managers say they don’t feel confident handling disciplinary issues? It’s one of the most common areas … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How creativity can help rebuild your business
Grant Mitchell, Creative Director at Stockport creative agency, Future, explains the role that creativity plays in keeping your business competitive during challenging times. A recent conversation with a long-standing client in the property sector got us thinking. Not just about the challenges … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: A balanced approach to absence management
The team from Stockport-based Hallidays HR explains how external HR advisors can help support businesses with absence management. Managing sickness absence isn’t just about processes and policies. It’s about having the right conversations, supporting employees when they’re unwell, and managing … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Olderpreneurs – Starting a new chapter after 50
Lorri Wilson, Stockport-based British Sign Language teacher, shares her experience of starting a new business after 50 and speaking at a recent Build A Business event in Stockroom. On 18th February, I was asked to give a talk about being over 50 and starting up my own business at an event in … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The true cost of a bad hire
Dolly Jones from Stockport recruitment agency, Essential Personnel, explains how much a bad hire can cost a business, and how simplifying the hiring process can help save time and money. Hiring the right people is critical to business success. But getting it wrong isn’t just a minor … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Roadside Property – Why specialist advice matters more than ever
The roadside property market – including autocentres, trade counters and drive-to retail – remains one of the most resilient and attractive corners of the commercial property sector. High visibility, reliable demand, and long-term occupational strength continue to underpin performance. But these … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: What do subcontractors really cost? A practical way to work it out
Caroline Brown from Stockport's Grassroots Recruitment breaks down the cost of hiring subcontractors against permanent employees, and how to decide which is right, and when, for your business. Over the past 18 years, I’ve helped engineering and technical businesses recruit both subcontractors and … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How small businesses can attract top talent without breaking the bank
Dolly Jones from Stockport recruitment agency, Essential Personnel, explains low cost ways small businesses can create a workplace culture to attract top talent. In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining great employees doesn’t always require a hefty salary or expensive perks. … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Key business concerns in 2026 and how recruitment can help
Stockport recruiter, Essential Personnel's Dolly Jones, explains how recruitment can help businesses keep one step ahead of challenges they are likely to face in 2026. As we move into 2026, businesses are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. From economic uncertainty to digital disruption, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Technology trends that will shape SMEs in 2026
Stockport IT support experts, Ctrl-S, share their top technology trends that SMEs should be taking advantage of to grow in 2026. As we step into 2026, technology continues to be the driving force behind business transformation. For UK SMEs, staying ahead of these trends isn’t just about keeping … [Read more...]
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