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MANCHESTER MONITOR QUARTERLY – APRIL ISSUE

The latest Manchester Monitor Quarterly report, published by Marketing Manchester's New Economy, shows continuing signs of economic recovery across the North West. Job Seeker numbers continue to fall - down 25.8% in 12 months; there is growth and optimism among businesses in Greater Manchester as … [Read more...]

THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS

In the Stockport Express this week - the Prime Minister visits Stockport; the Stockport Business Awards 2014 - entries are now open; new client win for Juiced Orange Marketing; hair and beauty salon opens; Vernon celebrates with a cake and local graduate gets a new job ....   … [Read more...]

"WHAT ARE YOUR MAIN EMPLOYEE HEADACHES" ASK AVENSURE

Stockport based Avensure, employment law advisors, are inviting business owners & senior managers to attend a free lunchtime event at Edgeley Park where they will be asking "What are your main employee headaches"? Common issues for employers affecting an employee's performance … [Read more...]

CATHAY PACIFIC TO BEGIN SERVICES TO MANCHESTER IN DECEMBER

Cathay Pacific Airways have announced that it will launch a four-times-weekly service between Manchester and Hong Kong with effect from 8 December 2014 (subject to government approval). Tickets for the service are now open for sale. Manchester Airport is the UK’s third biggest airport, the … [Read more...]

BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE VICTIM OF BREDBURY HALL CLOSURE

Stockport based Beechwood Cancer Care is a victim of the closure of Bredbury Hall which is now in the hands of administrators. Bredbury Hall were for the past 6 years the key sponsor of the Beechwood Cancer Care Golf Day but the charity is now left without a sponsor and in danger of being unable … [Read more...]

PURE INNOVATIONS BENEFIT FROM FASHION SHOW

A successful Charity Fashion Show at Broadstone Mill in conjunction with Stockport College has raised money for fellow Marketing Stockport member Pure Innovations.  The Fashion Show event held last week at Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet was a great success. Chief Executive of Pure … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT PURE INNOVATIONS WINS CONTRACT FROM KINGSTON COUNCIL

Kingston Council has awarded a learning disabilities contract worth £11.7m over 5 years to Stockport based disability charity Pure Innovations.  The organisation owns 50 per cent of Surbiton-based community interest company Balance, which formed in May last year out of the embers of … [Read more...]

PARTIES SIGN PLEDGE TO OPPOSE DISCRIMINATION IN STOCKPORT

All four political parties that make up Stockport Council have pledged their support to oppose discrimination in all its forms. The Pledge to Oppose Discrimination was signed by all four group leaders on Tuesday 8th April in the run up to the Local and European Elections on Thursday 22nd … [Read more...]

BUSINESS BRAINS FROM STOCKPORT COLLEGE TAKE CENTRE STAGE

Impressive efforts were made as students, friends and staff took to the catwalk at Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet last night in a bid to raise funds for a worthy charity. The fashion show featuring affordable clothing was staged by Business students from Stockport College in front of a special … [Read more...]

START-UP HUB CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL SIX MONTHS

Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) has established itself as the go-to facility for start-ups in Stockport since its re-launch in November 2013, with the arrival of 12 new businesses. Since the unveiling of the new-look SBIC, businesses from a range of industries including human … [Read more...]

WHICH IS BEST? SMALL OR LARGE?

Stockport Recruitment Consultants Essential Personnel are often asked by their candidates “should I work for a small or a large company?” While many candidates aspire to work for a large company, attracted by what they consider to be the best way to climb the career ladder, it is … [Read more...]

LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW

In this week's Business News - Stockport Business Awards 2014 open for entries; Orbit launch discount card for its customers; SBIC celebrate successful first 6 months; Apprentice helps local Political Party office and the Stockport Economic Alliance's Wayne Jones is 'proud of what Stockport has to … [Read more...]