Stockport's Blossoms has hit the number 1 spot with their debut album as Robinsons created a brew to celebrate their top single, Charlemagne. The five-piece released their debut album in Stockport town centre to much fanfare, with Cllr Ganotis in attendance to praise the band for embracing their … [Read more...]
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Businesswomen shortlisted for prestigious awards
Two businesswomen from have been shortlisted as finalists in the north west’s most popular female business awards. Helen Provart, from Marketing Stockport member Peak Translations, is hoping to win the Small Business of the Year Award at the Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs). Lucy Rennie, who … [Read more...]
Promotion for Adam Rhodes at Bennett Verby
Bennett Verby has added to its Senior Management team with an internal promotion. Adam Rhodes, senior accountant at Bennett Verby, has been promoted to Accounts Manager. Adam joined Bennett Verby back in 2007 in the payroll department. A year later he moved to the accounts team as a trainee … [Read more...]
Orbit’s SKOne card attracts new business
The SKone reward card scheme from Stockport’s leading commercial property landlords has attracted three new businesses to take total offers on the scheme to over 80. Top sandwich franchise BAP, at the front of Merseyway, Barista Café Bar on Little Underbank and hairdressers Dry, also based on … [Read more...]
Allied Bakeries taking lead in IOSH initiative
Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods – ABF – welcomed members of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) Food and Industries Group to its plant in Stockport. Marketing Stockport member Allied Bakeries has joined in the IOSH initiative to promote change in attitude … [Read more...]
Midshire Recruiting Marketing Assistant due to Company Growth
Set to break the 30 million pound turnover mark in 2016 for the first time, the Midshire group of companies continues to break records for its continued growth and as a result is looking to hire a Marketing Assistant to join the team. With 4 regional offices and over 250 employees, the Midshire … [Read more...]
HMRC launch attack on tax cheats
Hallidays August newswire includes Auto Enrolment – are SMEs prepared? HMRC: tax cheats - an attack in launched. How do employers deal with student loan? And the guidance that is available for working in hot temperatures – we wish! The latest issues being addressed by Hallidays: TPR latest … [Read more...]
Midshire & Exponential-e to aid education sector
Office Technology sales and service provider Midshire has partnered with Exponential-e to aid the education sector. British cloud and networking provider, Exponential-e, and Midshire will work to develop joint solutions for the education sector. The partnership will equip schools, academies … [Read more...]
Innovation at Stockport business awards
The Stockport Business Awards 2016 shortlist for ‘The Innovation Award’ is Advanced Mechanical Systems, Great Grounds and UK Biobank. The awards, organised by local accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, are now celebrating their 5th year and each October they recognise the boroughs most … [Read more...]
Vernon launches Help to Buy ISA
Stockport’s Vernon Building Society is enforcing its commitment to help Stockport's first time buyers get on the property ladder with the launch of a Help to Buy ISA. The Vernon has just launched a government backed Help to Buy ISA that will see first-time buyers earn a 25% savings bonus towards … [Read more...]
Stockport accountants hire more apprentices
Stockport and Manchester-based accountants, Bennett Verby have hired a seventh apprentice for their Stockport office, making a total of three appointments in 2016. 17 year-old Daniel Joynson and 18 year-old Liam Rainey joined the growing team in July as Accounts apprentices. Both Daniel and Liam … [Read more...]
Seashell Trust unveils plans for £45m campus
Plans to create a new school and campus for children and young people with special needs have taken a step forward this week. Seashell Trust has released a series of images of what the new £45m school and extensive campus development on Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, could look like. Chief … [Read more...]