Two aspiring young synchronised swimmers, Hannah Bates and Sophie Freeman, have been awarded funding from the Life Leisure David Hopkins Foundation allowing them to gain valuable experience from professional training programmes in the UK. Left: Sophie Freeman Val Cottam MBE Hannah … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
THOUSANDS EXPECTED AT STOCKPORT OLD TOWN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Stockport’s largest commercial landlord, Orbit Developments, is supporting the Old Town Fringe Festival for a second year as part of a two-year commitment worth £8,500. Head of the organising committee, Joe Barratt, said the commitment to sponsorship made the first event held in 2014 … [Read more...]
GOODBYE OFFICE POLITICS, HELLO MORE MONEY
4.6 million UK self-employed can’t be wrong! A new survey has underlined the appeal of a freelancer’s lifestyle with a burgeoning self-employed sector closing the door on colleagues and office squabbles to open up a brighter future with greater pay and flexibility. Stockport based … [Read more...]
compTIA ADDS TO ACCREDITATIONS FOR MIDSHIRE
Midshire has added another endorsement to the business by successfully completing the CompTIA Managed Print Trustmark accreditation, signifying the company's adherence to best practice and customer service in the area of managed print services. CompTIA is a renowned IT services industry body … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ACCOUNTANTS EXPAND CLIENT SERVICES
A Stockport based firm of accountants have taken advantage of new regulations to expand their client services to include Probate after The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) was awarded the power to regulate the service. Hallidays, one of the first in the country, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The winners of the Stockport Sustainable Business Challenge who will share a £50,000 funding pot have been announced by the initiative's leader, Stockport Economic Alliance, supported by the Business Growth Hub and funded by Stockport Council. The Sustainable Business Challenge was … [Read more...]
STAY SAFE IN THE WORKPLACE THIS SUMMER
Not all countries are as safety concious as most here in the UK. But Marketing Stockport member and Health & Safety specialist Michelle Hay recently read and commented on, an article that highlighted a incident where you can own and/or run a business without any compulsory qualification in … [Read more...]
‘FAME’ COMES TO ROMILEY’S NK THEATRE
Pull on your leg warmers, 'Fame' is coming to Romiley and tickets are now on sale for the blockbuster musical which is being staged at The Forum Theatre this autumn. FAME the musical provides an open look at the New York City’s High School of Performing Arts, where sweat and hard … [Read more...]
MDT HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT
MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) are pleased to announce work has begun on a new Liverpool / Merseyside waste disposal facility based in Teesside. The power behind this plant will be supplied by MAN Diesel & Turbo (MDT). In 2014, a 30-year waste management contract was agreed … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS AMONG BUSINESS AWARD FINALIST – £5M PLUS
This week's Stockport Express business pages - 3 companies have been shortlisted in the Stockport Buisness Awards 'Business of the Year - Turnover £5m+', including Marketing Stockport founding member SAS Daniels! Other news includes Sue Souter talking about 'We are Stockport' community … [Read more...]
AUGUST TAX TIPS FROM CLARKE NICKLIN
This month's top tax tips from Clarke Nicklin follow July's budget looking at Tax-free childcare; Rent a Room; the new 'Help-to-Buy' ISA; Employment Allowance and common questions answerred by experts. Tax-free childcare is part of the government's long-term plan to support working families and … [Read more...]
CLAIM YOUR BUSINESSES BROADBAND CONNECTION VOUCHER BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE
Stockport Council is encouraging local businesses to apply for their free Broadband Connection Voucher, of up to £3,000, before time runs out. Funded by Central Government, Broadband Connection Vouchers are available to any small and medium sized business in Stockport looking to … [Read more...]