Two years ago SAS Daniels LLP streamlined its document management for cross-office efficiencies and greater security. The firm brought in Stockport-based Midshire Business Solutions to look at ways to ensure office equipment would keep pace with increasing demands as the practice … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT TOP IN GREATER MANCHESTER FOR APPRENTICESHIP TAKE-UP
Stockport has come out tops in Greater Manchester for apprenticeship participation by 16 - 17 year olds an din the top 25 local authorities across the country. According to recent data Stockport also has the fourth highest percentage of 16-17 year olds … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT FINANCIAL PLANNERS TEAM WITH LAW FIRM FOR SEMINAR
Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning in Cheadle has teamed up with Altrincham based law firm, Stephensons Solicitors LLP, to host a seminar aimed at helping local business owners and HR managers to understand the legal and financial requirements of the new auto-enrolment pension scheme. The legal … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CATERING COMPANY EXPANDS BY A THIRD
Stockport catering equipment supplier Stephensons is expanding and investing £500,000 in it's Buxton Road based showroom. Stephensons, an independent catering equipment supplier with over 140 years experience of the catering and hospitality industry is increasing its catering and … [Read more...]
BRAMHALL’S AWARD WINNING HEALTH & WELLBEING BUSINESS
Alexandra Worsley Health & Wellbeing, Stockport, is celebrating having been selected as a finalist in the Natural & Organic awards 2013. Alexandra Worsley Health & Wellbeing based in Bramhall, was selected as a finalist for the most coveted Best Independent Retailer category. … [Read more...]
ENJOY GEOCAHING AT BRAMHALL PARK
Youth Culture Stockport have embraced digital technology so visitors can get a more enriched experience when visiting Bramhall Park, Stockport. YCS have created a trail of geocaches in Bramhall Park which go ‘live’ from Thursday 11th April. The trail takes Geocachers on a … [Read more...]
RETAIL SALES BOOSTED BY EARLY EASTER
The British Retail Consortium are this morning reporting UK retail sales values are up nearly 2% on this time last year and overall encouraging results for the first quarter. But not all sectors are celebrating; the prolonged spell of cold weather persuaded shoppers to spend more on 'comfort' … [Read more...]
NEW FUNDS AVAILABLE TO NORTH WEST SMEs
A £24m loan fund aimed at Greater Manchester small and medium-sized businesses was launched today as reported at MEN online this morning. Over 60% of Greater Manchester businesses are SMEs (with upto 250 employees) and are eligible to apply with loans of up to £500,000 available. … [Read more...]
MEMORIES OF MARGARET THATCHER IN STOCKPORT
Baroness Margaret Thatcher, who died yesterday at the age of 87, visited Stockport on many occasions. Amusing accounts of her many visits to the North West are documented at http://www.margaretthatcher.org including a visit to Robinsons Brewery in Stockport in June 1983: "The bedlam of the … [Read more...]
MOTORISTS ADVISED OF SUMMER CLOSURES IN BIRMINGHAM
The Road Haulage Association are advising drivers from the North west of potential distruption this summer if they are travelling south through Birmingam. Motorist & Businesses along with residents are being given notice of tunnel closures affecting the town centre. The A38 tunnels through … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE LAUNCHES CONSTRUCTION TRADE NETWORK EVENT
Stockport College are running the first Construction networking event at Robinsons Brewery new visitor centre on Thursday 18th April, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland. See below for details. … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMMUNITY GROUPS AWARDED OVER £500K
Over the last four years 324 community groups have been awarded funding through Stockport Council’s ‘You Say We Pay’ events. The Council have organised 18 ‘You Say We Pay’ events, the first was held in March 2009. These events give residents the chance to decide … [Read more...]