March has been a busy month in the world of finance and to help businesses understand what is happening, Hallidays have produced a monthly round-up of issues and events. Budget 2014 The Chancellor delivered his Budget Speech on Wednesday 19 March. Click here for the full story Changes to the … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT COUNCIL URGES RESIDENTS TO BE AWARE OF LUNG CANCER SIGNS
Recognising the symptoms of lung cancer early can save lives and Stockport Council is urging residents to be aware of the early symptoms of the disease. The national ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign launched by Public Health England is being supported by Stockport Council and Stockport … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’s AMSHIRE SOLUTIONS RECEIVES TWITTER BOOST FROM DRAGON
Stockport based Amshire Solutions Ltd has received a business boost from TV Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis aftter being chosen as a #SBS winner by Theo. Chrissie Christian, Customer Relations and Marketing, tweeted about the business during “Small Business Sunday, an initiative … [Read more...]
LATEST SURVEY FINDS BUSINESS IS BOOMING ACROSS GREATER MANCHESTER
The latest Greater Manchester Business Survey was launched today by New Economy, in partnership with bodies including Business Growth Hub, BMG Research & Manchester City Council. The survey incorporates responses from more than 1,200 businesses across the conurbation. It conveys a … [Read more...]
UKTI – GROW YOUR BUSINESS OVERSEAS DURING EXPORT WEEK: 7-11 APRIL
UK Trade & Investment is running a series of FREE regional events during the week of April 7-11. This follows on from the success of previous Export Weeks – in total so far over 8000 companies have attended events across the country. The week will include seminars, trade workshops, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT TOWN CENTRE PHASE 2 PLANNING APPLICATION SUBMITTED
Muse Developments and Stockport Council have submitted a joint planning application for the second phase of the town centre development at Stockport Exchange. Full planning permission is being sought for a building providing 56,000 sq ft of office space, 6,300 sq ft of retail space on the ground … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST ACQUIRE SITE FOR CLIENT HEWDEN STUART
Stockport based commercial property services company Fairhurst Estates Limited (FEL) have acquired another site for their client Hewden Stuart. The acquisition of the 3 acre site at Ampthill will enable Hewden Stuart to extend their services in the Bedfordshire area. FEL sourced the site … [Read more...]
WOODLEY WALLET WATCHERS REACH FINAL OF LLOYDS MONEY FOR LIFE CHALLENGE
Woodley Wallet Watchers recent win at the Money for Life Challenge put on by Lloyds Banking Group has put them through to the English final due to be held in London on 2nd April giving them a chance to make it to the UK grand final to be held in May. The Woodley Wallet Watchers who … [Read more...]
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL ASK "SHOULD YOU TAKE A PAY CUT?"
What do Johnathan Ross, Barack Obama and David Beckham all have in common? According to Stockport based Essential Personnel, they all have taken a pay cut. Should you and could you afford to take a pay cut too? Taking a pay cut was once frowned upon; you were not progressing up the career … [Read more...]
A GREEN LIGHT FOR DEVELOPERS OR NOT?
Property developers can often come across delays when working on projects and a recent case involving a right of light claim and injunction is one such example as highlighted by SAS Daniels. Developers want to get on with building work to realise a return on their investment as any delays can eat … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
Stockport Express Business news includes launch of Stockport Business Awards 2014; Gorvins Fundraising soars to £1,400; a double win for dealership and Marketing Stockport's Richard Higginson looking at why businesses need to look to safeguard their future … [Read more...]
SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYER BREAKFAST MEETING
Stockport Council hosted its first Employer Breakfast Meeting giving employers the chance to learn more about recruiting apprentices. The event was run by the Council’s 14-19 Services in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and was held on 18th March at the Apprenticeships Store (Units 4-6 Grand … [Read more...]