In the businesses section this week The 100:100 apprenticeship campaign launched this month - many Stockport businesses have embraced the initiative and taken on apprentices. Aldi bosses have guaranteed 14, Aquinas College two, Cheshire Scaffolds two, Davis Blank Furniss one, Dodd Group … [Read more...]
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EXPORT ACTIVITY REACHES ‘PRE-RECESSION’ LEVELS
Following on from a story published here on Tuesday - 'EXPORT IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS' - the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are reporting that UK export activity has increased reaching levels not seen since before the financial crisis hit. Its trade index, which is based on the volume of trade … [Read more...]
LEARNINGS FROM SMALLER BUSINESS
Large companies need to adopt the same entrepreneurial spirit as their smaller counterparts in order to boost economic growth, the CIPD has suggested. The organisation said that big businesses should encourage a culture of intrapreneurialism to foster innovation and growth. And it seems as … [Read more...]
‘EXPORT IS GOOD FOR NORTH WEST BUSINESS’
An Exporting Works Seminar held at Stockport Sports Village hosted by Sir Andrew Stunell MP and in partnership with UKTI, attracted around 90 North West businessmen and women, interested in learning how exports can create a bigger and stronger business. 6000 North West manufacturing and service … [Read more...]
Strawberry Fayre Event
Strawberry Fayre Where: Plane Tree Court Care Home When: Saturday 03rd August Time: 2pm till 4.30pm What: Strawberry … [Read more...]
GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT AT CHADKIRK FESTIVAL!
GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT AT CHADKIRK FESTIVAL! Come along to the 17th annual Chadkirk Festival and Well Dressing event. Where: The festival is being held at Chadkirk Country Estate in Romiley When: Sunday 28 … [Read more...]
HAZEL GROVE SHOWS FALL IN UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES
Latest figures for June 2013 show that the number of unemployed claimants in Hazel Grove has fallen compared to the same month last year. In June 2013, 1,242 the number of claimants is 63 lower than in June 2012 and 51 lower than in May 2013, according to the latest ONS figures. Figures from … [Read more...]
GM BROADBAND CONSULTATION – LAST DAYS TO HAVE YOUR SAY!
The GREATER MANCHESTER BROADBAND Public Consultation is drawing to a close but businesses in Stockport stil have a few days to contribute and lobby to bring high speed access to the area. The closing date for all responses to the consultation document and surveys is Thursday 1 August 2013; at a … [Read more...]
RETAIL SEARCHES ON TABLETS UP 132 percent
Search volumes on tablet devices outpaced those on any other device, increasing 132% compared with growth on smartphone devices of 66%, according to the BRC. Total search volumes from UK consumers searching overseas retailers increased by 51% in Q2 compared with the previous … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS IN SPIN FOR SEASHELL TRUST
Stockport based Accountants and Business Advisors are continuing to raise funds for their chosen charity for 2013 - the Seashell Trust. As well as hosting an 'It's A Knockout' - a family fun day at Woodford on Saturday 3rd August (details here), Hallidays have arranged a 'Spinathon' on Saturday … [Read more...]
COLLEGE ISSUE STATEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED SALE OF LAND
Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College have released a statement regarding The Proposed Sale Of College Land. "Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College believes passionately that young people and other learners deserve a teaching environment fit for the 21st century, and that our local communities … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SCHOOLS SUPPORT RECYCLE WEEK
Three Stockport schools recycled nearly 400kg of broken and unwanted electrical items as part of Recycle Week. Recycle for Greater Manchester set up 28 ‘Don’t Bin it Bring it’ recycling points in schools and businesses with support from recycling and waste management partner … [Read more...]