Nurturing young talent is high on the agenda of many of our member businesses, whether through work experience, apprenticeships, graduate training schemes or internships and often leading to permanent positions. Stockport based Entertainment Today, an award winning Event Management … [Read more...]
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HALLIDAYS ADVICE RESULTS IN TAX SAVINGS AND HUGE GOODWILL
Hallidays have proved that a combination of incorporation and tax efficiencies can result in huge goodwill and a smooth merger. Cunninghams Solicitors, a leading practice in the North West specialising in criminal defence work, were experts in their field but were facing challenges with cash-flow … [Read more...]
NORTHERN BUSINESSES MORE CONFIDENT THAN LONDON-BASED COUNTERPARTS
Companies based in the northern UK regions are more optimistic about their future economic situation than London corporates, according to a new study by global market research firm B2B International. A survey finds businesses in the north of the UK are significantly more confident about their … [Read more...]
NEW ‘FIT FOR WORK’ SERVICE TO BE LAUNCHED
The Government has published guidance for employers on its new Fit for Work service, set to be launched early this year. Fit for Work is designed to help employers manage sickness absence in the workplace and provides the employer, employee and their GP with access to work-related health advice. … [Read more...]
BOOTH AINSWORTH: PREPARE FOR CHANGES TO STATE PENSION
Stockport based Booth Ainsworth is giving the heads up for a new flat rate State Pension that will be introduced for everyone next year and which is expected to be around £150 a week, depending on their National Insurance contribution record. Individuals will need a minimum of 10 qualifying … [Read more...]
C&C APPOINT NEW OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
C&C Insurance Brokers have appointed Paula Williams as their Operations Director. Paula joins C&C from Arthur J Gallagher where she was North Regional Managing Director after joining Giles in the same role in August 2012. She brings with her a wealth of industry expertise having … [Read more...]
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STOCKPORT?
Stockport Museums are launching a competition to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2015 and would like to know what the people of Stockport love about our wonderful town. To enter, simply head to the reception at Stockport Museum and Staircase House in the Market Place or to the new Café at … [Read more...]
SPIN OF AGES EVENT IN SUPPORT OF LIFE LEISURE FOUNDATION
Stockport's LifeLEISURE is to host a 'Spin of Ages' event to raise money for the group's David Hopkins foundation which supports local sports clubs and individuals in Stockport. 'The Spin' - a few hours of spinning - while listening to music of 'The Ages' is a fun event 'with a difference' and is … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's Stockport Express Business pages:Gorvins report increased turnover and more staff; Marketing Stockport member Entertainment Today is nurturing young talent; Stockport lady baking for success; track star helping Orbit sell Stockport … [Read more...]
ENCOURAGING SIGNS FOR NORTH WEST ECONOMY
The February edition of the Manchester Monitor, reports a fall in jobseekers again, service and manufacturing boosted by demand and the housing market showing slight growth. The Manchester Monitor is a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a … [Read more...]
SUBWAY COMPLETES THE LETTING AT CHEADLE HULME SHOPPING CENTRE
SUBWAY® is the latest global brand to take retail space at Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre which is owned and managed by Orbit Developments. The addition of SUBWAY® makes the shopping centre fully let. The world’s largest sandwich provider is the second big brand to be attracted to … [Read more...]
ACCOUNTANCY TUTOR AT STOCKPORT COLLEGE DREAMS OF NUMBER ONE
A Stockport College tutor has been shortlisted for an award as one of the best further and higher education teachers by a national magazine. Stephen Field, who teaches association of accountancy technician (AAT) programmes at the Wellington Road campus, has been recognised … [Read more...]