From April, parents will be able to share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay, on top of an initial two weeks each. Currently, an eligible employee who is the biological father of a child or the mother’s spouse, civil partner or partner is entitled to one or two weeks’ … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMPANY CELEBRATES 12 MONTHS AS RED ROCK
Red Rock FM is celebrating 12 months in business since it set up as a re-branded facilities management division of Fairhurst Estates Limited. While it’s been a challenging first year for the team with steady growth, the business is beginning to build a good reputation and a strong … [Read more...]
SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AWARDS RETURN AFTER SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR
Following the success of last year’s event, today sees the launch of The Skills for Business Awards 2015, which will celebrate the direct impact learning has on businesses and individuals. The ceremony will be held on 1 July at The Point, Lancashire Cricket Club. For more information about … [Read more...]
FIBRE BROADBAND ‘LIVE’ IN HAZEL GROVE
Fibre broadband is now available to order for the majority of businesses on Newby Road Industrial Estate in Hazel Grove with neighbouring businesses being able to access it by end of 2015, reports Stockport Council. For businesses, fibre broadband can boost your productivity and streamline the … [Read more...]
ICO ISSUE WARNING ON COVERT SURVEILLANCE BY EMPLOYERS
Recent decisions of the ICO (Information Commissioners Officer) and the EAT (Employment Appeals Tribunal) have placed renewed focus on the issue of covert surveillance by employers and secret recordings by employees, reports SAS Daniels’ Jonathan Whittaker. As a result of covert … [Read more...]
BENNETT VERBY ADVISES ON AIRPORT HOTEL CONTRACT
A commercial landscaping business from Styal has successfully diversified and won a significant new contract with a major airport hotel. Peter Ashley Car Parks Ltd has secured a £1.35m facility from Barclays to assist with the purchase of a new car park site. Stockport-based accountancy … [Read more...]
RBS SUPPORTING HARDING BUILDING SERVICES RECRUITMENT EVENT
Royal Bank of Scotland customer and local employer Harding Building Services are hosting a hands-on recruitment event to appoint three apprentices - in painting & decorating, plumbing and joinery. 10 potential apprentices will be invited to attend the day-long event on Wednesday 11th March at … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNTY STARS VISIT STOCKPORT COLLEGE
Two of Marketing Stockport's members joined forces when Sports Science students at Stockport College were treated to a first aid demonstration by staff from Stockport County FC. Team physiotherapist Ali Gibb, former County legend, and Bobby Lofthouse, current first team regular, were … [Read more...]
FEBRUARY’S TAX TIPS FROM CLARKE NICKLIN
This month's tips from Clarke Nicklin look at VAT benchmarking; Supporting Sickness - more about Statutory Sick Pay; Real Time Information - more filing and penalties for missed deadlines; VAT BenchmarkingHMRC are currently writing to around 7,500 furniture retailers and car repair … [Read more...]
ENTERTAINMENT TODAY NURTURING HOME GROWN TALENT.
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...]
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...]