As Neil Trotter took his £107.9 million Euromillions lottery win and started planning for a seriously grander life last week, players UK, even Europe-wide, wondered no doubt for the umpteenth time, when it would be them! For Neil it was the ultimate, non-shared win, but, for many, … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
THE UNION INN RE-OPENS FOLLOWING REFURBISHMENT
The Union Inn, Reddish, has re-opened to the public following a £40,000 refurbishment. The project, funded by Robinsons Brewery and licensee Graham Crowther, continues a landmark year for the Stockport brewer in which over 40 pubs within their 330-strong estate will be … [Read more...]
ARE RECRUITMENT AGENCIES VALUE FOR MONEY
As the jobs market shows continuing signs of improvement, businesses and candidates are often left with the same dilemma – “are recruitment agencies value for money?” Talking among colleagues you may hear snippets such as ‘agency XXX will only charge £500 to fill … [Read more...]
DJS ACHIEVES HIGHEST SCORE ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK
DJS Research Ltd have outperformed many larger agencies to top the charts in the UK’s most wide-ranging market research procurement framework, managed by UK SBS on behalf of the Crown Commercial Service. The agency was one of only six organisations to be appointed to every available Lot … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – START UPS – WIN £10,000!
In ths week's Stockport Express - win £10,000!! The Stockport Express has teamed up with the Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) to find the region’s most promising business start-up to win a package worth over £10,000. The Spark Stockport Business Idea … [Read more...]
OAKRIDGE ACTIVE IN STOCKPORT THROUGHOUT APRIL
Oakridge has been speaking at a number of events throughout April sharing their expertise to help business owners and leaders adopt new skills required for 21st Century businesses to succeed. These events have been focusing on VUCA - Building and Leading a Growing Business in a VUCA … [Read more...]
THE BIG STOCKPORT EVENT NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES
The BIG STOCKPORT EVENT series is Stockport's only annual mass participation, family friendly event series and is now open for entries! Managed and delivered by LifeLEISURE and now in its 3rd year, the BIG STOCKPORT EVENT series was established to build on the legacy of the LOndon Olympic games, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS 2014 – OPEN FOR ENTRIES
The third annual Stockport Business Awards are now open for entries and this year there are 13 award categories, with new awards such as Best Not-for-Profit Organisation and Young Business Person of the Year (under 35). Entries are open until the end of June and winners will be announced at a … [Read more...]
THE GOURMET SOCIETY GOES DUTCH
Stockport based restaurant discount business Simard, trading as the The Gourmet Society and offering discounts to over 6,800 partner restaurants, has been acquired by a Dutch based company, DIDIX BV. The details of the deal which also include sister company The Restaurant Choice are undisclosed … [Read more...]
LOCAL BUSINESSES VISIT STUNELL IN PARLIAMENT
Local MP for Hazel Grove Sir Andrew Stunell invited some local businesses to visit Parliament recently to hear from Vince Cable MP on the Government’s Industrial Strategy, which aims to help UK businesses compete and grow. Left: Vince Cable addresses Stcokport based business … [Read more...]
easyJet ENTERTAINS EASTER JET-SETTERS WITH SHAKESPEARE PLAYS
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, will entertain tens of thousands of passengers jetting off this Easter with live theatrical performances of Shakespeare plays at airports across Britain. The free performances are taking place at easyJet check in areas across the UK including … [Read more...]
COUNCIL EMPLOYEE NAMED ‘HEAT HERO’
Clare Redfern from Stockport Council has been named a national Heat Hero by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA), for her contribution to tackling fuel poverty in Stockport. The Heat Hero Awards, supported by ScottishPower, recognise individuals across England and Wales who have gone … [Read more...]