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WHAT THE AUTUMN STATEMENT MEANS FOR STOCKPORT

What the AUTUMN STATEMENT means for Stockport businesses from Andrew Stunnell MP Reducing the cost of Business Rates The Government announced a £1bn package of measures to help reduce the cost of business rates. The Coalition Government has decided to extend the doubling of Small … [Read more...]

DO YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT ?

One question results in £72,000 more sales! Today, perhaps more than ever before, excellence in customer service can be the key to a successful business and attention to front-of-house staff training is an important starting point. Chief Executives and Managing Directors dictate strategy … [Read more...]

A CLEAR ROUTE TO CLAIM

Fraudulent claims are costing every UK household an additional £50 through increased premiums and fake car crashes are the biggest cause. Last year 59,900 attempts were made to cheat the industry out of a shocking £811m. It is little wonder then that insurance providers are more … [Read more...]

PREPARE TO PARTY SAFELY!

Christmas is traditionally a time to party a little harder, but the downside of excessive drinking is that, at best, you may say something you will regret, at worst, you could be a victim of crime, assaulted, or end up in hospital.     To help combat this, Stockport’s … [Read more...]

MAG INVESTS IN SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE AT MANCHSTER AIRPORT

Manchester Airport has invested £3.5m in the security areas in Terminal 1, the flagship terminal at the Northern gateway. Opened this week, the multi-million pound investment has been made to improve the facilities and security offering. The improved security area will principally serve … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS

This week we look how upselling can boost profitd; Stockport's incubation centre celebrates a year of success; Stockport businesses sponsor St Ann's Hospice Christmas tree; Merseyway sperkles with a new jewellery shop and more ...   … [Read more...]

DRINK SPACERS NOT CHASERS AND PREPARE TO PARTY SAFELY!

As Noddy Holder once screeched dementedly: It’s Christmas! That means it's time to let down our tinselled hair at the office party, have a few drinks but it can also be a worrying time for employers, friends and family.  A few hangovers are almost inevitable, perhaps a few red faces … [Read more...]

MORE GOOD NEWS FOR STOCKPORT APPRENTICES

The abolition of employers’ National Insurance contributions for apprentices announced in last week’s Autumn Statement will be a boost for Stockport firms and young people, according to Hazel Grove constituency’s MP, Andrew Stunell.   Across the UK, two million people have … [Read more...]

STAY SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS

The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) has launched its Christmas Safety campaign in a bid to keep residents safe over the festive period.  The SSP, which includes Stockport Council, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and the Fire & Rescue Service, is looking to raise awareness among … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER AIRPORTS GROUP DELIVERS STRONG INTERIM RESULTS

Manchester Airports Group - M.A.G - the largest UK-owned airport operator, is reporting a strong performance in its interim results driven by increases in both passenger numbers and commercial revenues. A total of £31 million to MAG’s shareholders and, of that, Manchester council … [Read more...]

ENTERTAINMENT TODAY IS NOW THE TALK OF MANCHESTER!

Stockport’s Entertainment Today has proved to provide the best in the Manchester entertainment scene at this year’s Talk of Manchester Awards. The 2014 glittering awards ceremony held at the Mecure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, was another huge success and Entertainment Today was … [Read more...]