Hallidays have published the latest monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. In this edition read about new rules for retailers, deliberate defaulters named by HMRC and many more interesting points. New rules for retailers From 13 June 2014 retailers … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
CLARKE NICKLIN LAUNCH THE BIG QUIZ FOR CHILDLINE
Clarke Nicklin, the Cheadle based accountancy firm behind the Stockport business awards have launched a new charitable quiz evening…….with a difference! Rather than the usual questions and answers, teams will need to use all their senses and a bit of imagination if they want to win … [Read more...]
CONSTRUCTION GROWTH EASES BUT SIGNS STILL POSITIVE
Construction activity slowed in the three months to July, but new figures from intelligence providers Glenigan suggest the industry will continue to play its part in fuelling the UK economic upturn. The Glenigan Index, which covers the value of projects starting on site from April to June, … [Read more...]
HOW ADDICTIVE IS TWITTER AND LINKEDIN?
Social media channels are a part of everyday life for many of us both personally and in business. How we reach our friends and business partners and how we communicate brand messages has changed massively over the past few years. Chrissie Christian from Amshire asks "HOW ADDICTIVE IS TWITTER AND … [Read more...]
SAS ASSOCIATE APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF STOCKPORT INCORPORATED LAW SOCIETY
Sarah-Jane Dunhill, an Associate from SAS Daniels LLP, has been named as President of Stockport Incorporated Law Society. Sarah-Jane has taken over the role from Sarah Miller, of Higgins Miller Solicitors, and will continue to build awareness of the society within the local community, as well as … [Read more...]
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK ACHIEVES £782m UK LENDING AND INVESTMENT
Since announcing his intention to create The British Business Bank in September 2012 with £1bn of Government funding, Business Secretary Vince Cable has said that the scheme is already achieving significant results as over 30,000 businesses are benefitting from its programmes. Last year, … [Read more...]
FROM TODAY, ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE RIGHT TO REQUEST FLEXIBLE WORKING
The rules on flexible working change from today, 30 June 2014, to allow all employees with over 26 weeks’ service to make an application for flexible working. Previously, this right only existed for parents and carers. There are three important changes to be aware of: Any employee … [Read more...]
ST ANN’S HOSPICE FESTIVAL CHOIR RAISES NEARLY £29,000
St Ann's Hospice are once again singing the praises of their Festival Choir which has raised almost £29,000 over the last 12 months. Their achievements were celebrated at a sell out summer concert at Stockport town hall which included a performance by Bramhall opera singer Anna-Clare … [Read more...]
AIR CANADA ROUGE FIRST FLIGHT TAKES OFF IN STYLE
Air Canada Rouge, the leisure division of Air Canada, took off in style from Manchester airport on it's inaugural non-stop flight to Toronto. Passengers arrived at Gate 22 to be met with balloons, singers, drinks and of course canadian pancakes with maple syrup to get them on their … [Read more...]
MORE ADOPTERS NEEDED IN STOCKPORT
A regional campaign backed by Stockport Council to raise awareness of the need for adopters has been highly successful. Since the launch of the Adoption North West campaign in March, Stockport has seen 34 families come forward to make enquiries about adopting a child. Adoption North West is a … [Read more...]
ASSURED EVENTS PROMOTES CLIENT SUSTAINABILTY WITH HATTERS
Assured Events has partnered with fellow Marketing Stockport member, Hatters, to promote sustainability at the conferences and exhibitions organised by the Cheadle-based event agency. The agency manages a number of high profile 3-4 day conferences and exhibitions and recognises the dilemma that … [Read more...]
KING WILLIAM TO HIT THE RIGHT NOTES FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
The King William, Wilmslow, is getting ready to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust as the Robinsons pub will be hoping to raise funds for the cancer charity by hosting a night of entertainment topped off by a musical performance from former X-Factor semi-finalist Daniel Fox. The event, … [Read more...]