Cyber-attacks continue on a daily basis, and the scale and rate of these attacks shows little sign of abating as born out in the latest Cyber Security survey http://ow.ly/4mOsqk The survey showed that larger corporations are prone to more frequent and more severe breaches, but that smaller … [Read more...]
HMRC urged to correct VAT overpayments
The HMRC is being urged to take action to correct VAT overpayments it has charged SMEs due to problems with its guidance on it flat rate scheme, reports SME Insider. According to the accountancy association AAT, HMRC must re-examine assessments of SMEs that pay a flat rate of VAT following a … [Read more...]
C&C get teeth into Sale Sharks
Marketing Stockport member C&C were not the only winners at last week’s Sale Sharks VS Bath match. C&C Insurance Brokers, based in Romiley, Stockport, were Match Ball Sponsor at Sunday’s game where Sale Sharks won the home fixture with a bonus point victory, leaving the side 6th in the … [Read more...]
400 years on Shakespeare quotes motivate entrepreneurs and SMEs
To mark 400 years since William Shakespeare’s death, the ICAEW has turned to one of the nation’s most famous writers to lend motivation to those who want to set up their own businesses, business leaders who are struggling to find inspiration, and budding entrepreneurs who need a little nudge in the … [Read more...]
Lack of DRP puts over 50% of businesses at risk
A new survey has found that only 27% of small businesses have a Disaster Recovery Plan in place compared with 68% of medium businesses and 75% of large businesses and yet the consequences can be catastrophic. According to figures from the London Chamber of Commerce, *90% of businesses that lose … [Read more...]
Marketing Matters – how to get your story published
Press release. Two words that are in common use in today’s world of communications. But, these days think ‘story’. We want to help you to get your news noticed, read and published. There are fewer journalists on the ground these days and, those who are there, are looking for more interesting, … [Read more...]
Together announce record month as lending tops £100m
Specialist finance provider Together completed £105 million of new lending in March 2016, with a total of 697 loans across its range of products which includes first and second charge mortgages, short-term finance, auction finance and commercial loans. Speaking of the company’s continuing success, … [Read more...]
March sees UK High Streets continue to see shopper numbers decline
The British Retail Consortium - BRC - are blaming the timing of Easter as a contributory factor as High Streets and shopping centres continued to see a fall in shopper numbers, reported in the latest Springboard data. Digital retail also plays a big part in the lack of sales recorded in the … [Read more...]
EU gloves off as ‘in or out’ campaigns begin
Today marks the start of the official Euro ‘In or Out’ campaign. Marketing Stockport has no political affiliation but, as an organization focused on our business community, we are interested in the Euro debate. Campaigning starts in earnest today as both camps work to rally support to ‘Vote … [Read more...]
RBS host free social media and networking event
The Royal Bank of Scotland in Stockport is hosting a free networking event next Thursday 21st April. Guests who attend RBS's branch - 27 Great Underbank - will also be able to pick up some useful hints and tips about how to make the most of social media. The first event of its kind to be held … [Read more...]
Growth at Peak as demand reaches new heights
Peak Translations are climbing high and have expanded their local team As Manchester Airport opens up more routes to the Far East, Europe and USA, and business opportunities overseas increase, Peak Translations has seen the demand for their services climb to the new heights. Following an … [Read more...]
Are you Stockport’s Business of the Year?
Entries are now open for the 5th Stockport Business Awards 2016 and organisers Clarke Nicklin are looking to award 3 businesses with the prestigious ‘Business of the Year’ title. The Business of the Year categories are split into three turnover sizes: £5m+, sponsored by Natwest; £1-5m, sponsored … [Read more...]