Alan Radbourne, author of The One Pound Challenge: The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Business Adventure, will be speaking at Marple Library on Thursday 18th June at 6.00pm. His story is perfect for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and enterprise or would just like to hear a fun inspirational … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS – NEW CATEGORY ADDED!
There are just three weeks left to enter the fourth annual Stockport Business Awards. New for this year is the 'We Are Stockport' award but there's something for everyone, and with free entry to as many of the categories as you'd like it couldn't be easier to be in with a chance of being one of … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS PUBLISH JUNE NEWSWIRE
Hallidays Accoountants have published their latest monthly newsire, designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. This month includes: VAT issues affecting vehicles and 'qualifying charities'; 65+ Growth Bonds; advisory fuel rates for company cars; no more tax discs and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESSES COMBINE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD
Two Stockport-based businesses, Funky Readers and Marketing Stockport member Aqua Design Group, have combined as part of a national social media award - #KingOf. The #KingOf award was established by Dylan Moore of the Aqua Design Group following the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and has a … [Read more...]
SPONSOR MIDSHIRE PRESENTED WITH SIGNED SHIRT
Stockport County’s Community Foundation visited official kit sponsor Midshire's Bredbury office for an end of season review and to present a signed Stockport County shirt to Managing Director Julian Stafford in recognition of Midshire's support for the whole season. Dave Wardle, Community … [Read more...]
LATEST BUSINESS NEWS FROM STOCKPORT EXPRESS
In this week's Stockport Express Business News - the Stockport Business Awards are open for entries; Souter PR is called to account; why a BID is the right way for Stockport Town Centre and why Wayne Jones is supporting Meet the Buyer! … [Read more...]
BID FOR STOCKPORT GATHERS SUPPORT
The Stockport business professionals who recently launched Stockport Community Interest Company Vision Stockport are also the driving force behind a scheme to make Stockport more vibrant and a destination of choice. Left: Proposed BID area The proposed Stockport BID (Business … [Read more...]
TAXI ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
Licensing Enforcement Officers and Greater Manchester Police were out in force on 28th May in an operation clamping down taxis illegally plying for hire. Four drivers of vehicles being used as private hire cars illegally picked up passengers when they were flagged down in the street. … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT SHORTLISTED FOR US PRE-CLEARANCE FACILITY
After nearly a year since the start of the process, Manchester Airport has been shortlisted by the US Department of Homeland Security as a priority airport to host US security pre-clearance. US pre-clearance, which allows passengers to clear immigration, customs, and agricultural inspection by … [Read more...]
SUMMER BBQ FOR STOCKPORT’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Stockport businesses are making the most of this summer's longest weekend by organising the first Summer Business Community & Family BBQ. The afternoon and evening event is open to everyone and will take place ahead of the Headlander Festival on Friday 19th June at Stockport Rugby Club. This … [Read more...]
TRANSMISSION TROUBLES CAUSE DUTCH WOE FOR HUGHES SPEEDWORKS
The 2015 12H Zandvoort didn't turn out to be the tonic it was hoped it would be as the Hughes/Speedworks Motorsport line-up completed just five and a half hours of the 12Hr Dutch enduro, with transmission gremlins causing them to retire their Ginetta G50. Left: Former British Touring Car … [Read more...]
HOUSING BRIGHTEST SPOT AS CONSTRUCTION SUFFERS ELECTION HANGOVER
The UK construction industry continues to feel the impact of the general election as activity drops for the second consecutive month, according to figures released on 1st June by industry analysts Glenigan. The Glenigan Index for June, which covers the value of projects starting on site during … [Read more...]