The impact of rising costs is doing little to dampen the growth aspirations of small and medium-sized businesses in the North West, according to new research by Yorkshire Bank. The new survey by the Bank, conducted among 750 SME decision makers, reveals that while small and medium-sized … [Read more...]
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STILL TIME TO ‘ROCK n ROLL’ AT VERNON’S BIG BAND CONCERT
There is still time to join in at local building society the Vernon's big band concert to benefit Stockport Foodbank and the Furniture Station, both in Hazel Grove. The Rock 'n' Roll night will feature the championship standard Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Brass Band performing a variety of … [Read more...]
MDT-UK HIKERS & BIKERS ON ROUTE FOR CHARITY
Twelve members of staff from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) set out on a Bike It or Hike It challenge in North Wales and Anglesey in an attempt to raise money for the Francis House Hospice, one of the company’s chosen charities for this year. Staff left MDT-UK’s Headquarters … [Read more...]
MDT-UK HIKERS & BIKERS ON ROUTE FOR CHARITY
Twelve members of staff from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) set out on a Bike It or Hike It challenge in North Wales and Anglesey in an attempt to raise money for the Francis House Hospice, one of the company’s chosen charities for this year. Staff left MDT-UK’s Headquarters … [Read more...]
NEW LEGAL PROTECTION FOR DIGITAL CONSUMERS
Following a surge in sales, the Consumer Rights Act has introduced protection for digital customers as new legislation gives consumers legal rights entitling them to a repair or replacement when digital products are faulty, including those downloading music or buying ebooks. Shoppers are … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS FINALIST IN 2020 INNOVATION AWARDS
Stockport’s Hallidays accountants and business advisors have been shortlisted as ‘Most Innovative Large Firm’ in their industry’s respected 2020 Innovation Awards, celebrating success and achievements across the accounting profession, where particular emphasis is paid to innovation and … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORTS GROUP’S UK CONTRIBUTION IS ‘BLACK & GREEN’
Manchester Airports Group’ (MAG) has increased turned 'black & green' as figures in their Corporate Social Responsibility Report for 2014/15 show that the Group has increased the value its airports generate for the UK economy and for the communities in which they operate, whilst … [Read more...]
SAD DAY AS STOCKPORT BUSINESS FORCED INTO ADMINISTRATION
A well-established Stockport family business has been forced to enter administration after a difficult trading period and as a potential purchaser withdrew interest last month leaving the directors with “no other viable options”. Unfortunately 80 jobs have been lost at FT Finley … [Read more...]
LATEST BUSINESS NEWS FROM STOCKPORT EXPRESS
In ths week's Stockport Express Business Pages: Tony Jones, managing director of Orbit Developments is bouyant as developers invest in Stockport town centre; three companes are shortlisted in the Stockport Business Award's Business under £1m; Marketingg Stockport in running for Entrepreneur of … [Read more...]
TOGETHER TRUST LAUNCH NEW CORPORATE WEB PAGES TO BOOST LINKS WITH BUSINESS
Cheadle based charity, the Together Trust, has launched its new corporate web pages, in its bid to work with North West businesses and build partnerships which not only help young people but can also assist in supporting an organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility and employee … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PROPERTY EXPERTS ZIP OFF IN WALES
Staff at Fairhurst Estates and their sister company Red Rock FM have taken to the sky over gorgeous Snowdonia to raise money for a very worthy cause close to their hearts, Newlife Foundation. The intrepid flyers zipped along Titan, the largest Zip Zone in Europe and the first of its kind: the only 4 … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS WITH TOSHIBA
Office technology sales and service provider Midshire, has added global brand Toshiba to its growing list of technology partners after being approached earlier in the year to become a supplier of its e-STUDIO range of MFPs (Multifunctional Products). Toshiba was looking to increase its market … [Read more...]