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AAT report ‘Google’ popular accountant for small businesses

A study by The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) shows that while 22% of those in need of financial advice would ask an accountant, almost as many - 19% - would simply Google it. A significant number of small business owners say their lack of financial knowledge was the biggest early … [Read more...]

Vision Stockport’s BID enters exciting next phase

Vision Stockport’s BID to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for Stockport is moving closer as the campaign enters a new phase. Since being appointed at the start of the year, BID expert consultants The Means have met with over 100 town centre businesses within the designated BID … [Read more...]

Residents offered free access to Mr Darcy’s Lyme

Stockport Council, in partnership with the National Trust at Lyme, is offering a free single use pass to the park, house and garden for all residents in the Stockport area. The pass will allow free entry to the house and garden for two adults and children. It can be used throughout the year, … [Read more...]

Windmill completes installation of new HP digital label press

Windmill Tapes & Labels have completed the implementation of the new CERM management information system and the installation of a new HP WS 6800 digital label press from HP Indigo. The key benefit of this MIS software will be the stream lining of label order processing & improved … [Read more...]

Prest 10k team runs up £3,000 for CAFT

A team from Prest Financial have run up a whopping £2,987.25 donation for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust – CAFT. The 11 strong team took part in the Morrisons Great Manchester 10k run in May, joining over 100 other runners who had also signed up to raise funds for CAFT. In total, the CAFT … [Read more...]

Qualtex shortlisted at the UK Private Business Awards

Qualtex UK, a major supplier of domestic appliances, spare parts and accessories for the home and garden, has made the regional shortlist for the 2016 UK Private Business Awards. Qualtex, which has both a trade division and the 4YourHome consumer brand, was established in Stockport in 1961 and … [Read more...]

One week after Brexit – where now?

Following the EU Referendum and Brexit, who would have guessed that so much can change in just 7 days? A look back, and forward, by Helen White The headlines have been unprecedented: UK to pull out of the EU 2 Euro exits in one week Prime Minister resigns Jeremy Corbyn gets a vote of no … [Read more...]

New homes launched at former Barnes hospital

Developers Henley Homes have announced the first release of 155 new homes and apartments at Barnes Village, within the grounds of the former Barnes Hospital, in Cheadle. The new development is set in and around the Grade II Listed former Barnes Hospital.   Since its closure in 1999, the exemplary … [Read more...]

Royal Manchester children’s receives £26,000 from Together

Cheadle-based finance provider Together has presented Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity with a cheque for £26,000. Following nine months of corporate fundraising, the money will be raised to help the hospital refurbish rooms in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Since October 2015 … [Read more...]

Council propose less disruption during £20m care programme

Stockport Council is proposing to build a new 78 bed care home and make more beds available at the start of its £20 million investment programme in partnership with Borough Care Limited. Early this year, Stockport Council announced the £20m investment to improve and modernise a number of care … [Read more...]

Office 365 hit by Cerber ransomware attack

Highlighted by Stockport based Cloud 9 Hosts, the attack warning comes from US security specialists Avanan whose Cloud Security Platform detected a Cerber ransomware attack against its customers that were using Office 365. Avanan’s Steven Toole blogged about the Cerber ransomware virus attack … [Read more...]