One question results in £72,000 more sales! Today, perhaps more than ever before, excellence in customer service can be the key to a successful business and attention to front-of-house staff training is an important starting point. Chief Executives and Managing Directors dictate strategy … [Read more...]
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A CLEAR ROUTE TO CLAIM
Fraudulent claims are costing every UK household an additional £50 through increased premiums and fake car crashes are the biggest cause. Last year 59,900 attempts were made to cheat the industry out of a shocking £811m. It is little wonder then that insurance providers are more … [Read more...]
EMPLOYERS HAVE ‘DUTY OF CARE’ IN WINTER WEATHER
The temperature has dropped, the dark nights at their longest and the cold, wet spells have arrived, which means winter is here and slips and trips accidents increase quite considerably, due to less daylight, slippery wet leaves, ice and snow. According to statistics from the Health and Safety … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMPANY WINNER IN NHS ALLIANCE INNOVATION IN ACTION AWARDS
Bellyflop TV’s client, Stockport based Mastercall Halthcare, has won an award at the NHS Alliance’s Innovation in Action Awards 2014, announced at their Breaking Boundaries and Beyond Action Summit on Thursday 4 December. The awards showcase excellent innovation in action, … [Read more...]
HUGHES SPEEDWORKS REVIEW OF 2014 BTCC
Stockport's top race team, Hughes/Speedworks Motorsport, had an exciting season ahead of them at the start of 2014, as they hired the hand of multiple Ginetta Championship winning driver Tom Ingram, who was to embark on his first season in the UK's premier racing category; the Dunlop MSA British … [Read more...]
PREPARE TO PARTY SAFELY!
Christmas is traditionally a time to party a little harder, but the downside of excessive drinking is that, at best, you may say something you will regret, at worst, you could be a victim of crime, assaulted, or end up in hospital. To help combat this, Stockport’s … [Read more...]
HOLIDAY PAY AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
The recent ruling on holiday pay was hotly anticipated by the legal community, sending many into a furore of second guessing and forecasting, while pushing many employers into anxiety fuelled meltdown. According to Avensure, it is a potentially serious issue and could open the flood gates for … [Read more...]
BENNETT VERBY FEELING POSITIVE FOLLOWING THE AUTUMN STATEMENT
Recently we witnessed the most positive national treasury statement for Greater Manchester in living history. One week on, we are still digesting the significant impact that this will have on our business community. Bennett Verby were delighted to see the Chancellor acknowledge the significant … [Read more...]
MAG INVESTS IN SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE AT MANCHSTER AIRPORT
Manchester Airport has invested £3.5m in the security areas in Terminal 1, the flagship terminal at the Northern gateway. Opened this week, the multi-million pound investment has been made to improve the facilities and security offering. The improved security area will principally serve … [Read more...]
DRINK SPACERS NOT CHASERS AND PREPARE TO PARTY SAFELY!
As Noddy Holder once screeched dementedly: It’s Christmas! That means it's time to let down our tinselled hair at the office party, have a few drinks but it can also be a worrying time for employers, friends and family. A few hangovers are almost inevitable, perhaps a few red faces … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
This week we look how upselling can boost profitd; Stockport's incubation centre celebrates a year of success; Stockport businesses sponsor St Ann's Hospice Christmas tree; Merseyway sperkles with a new jewellery shop and more ... … [Read more...]
FESTIVE RECYCLING AND WASTE COLLECTIONS
Stockport Council is encouraging residents to recycle as much as possible over the festive period as part of its ‘Right Thing, Right Bin’ initiative. Using their wheelie bins residents have the facility to recycle most of their household waste including wrapping paper, … [Read more...]