BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE: Banks must work harder to win back SME trust - The BCC comments on the independent SME Finance Monitor for Q3 2012, published today. Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: "The latest SME Finance Monitor … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
The changing faces of charity customer service
Dom Newman of Transversal. examines the unique service challenges facing not-for-profits as they seek to manage their many stakeholders. When one thinks of not-for-profit organisations (ranging from charities to regulators to chartered institutes and membership bodies), often the … [Read more...]
Retailers Counting On Late Christmas Rush
A joint report from the British Retail consortium and KPMG - RETAIL SALES MONITOR NOVEMBER 2012: Latest figures show that retail sales are improving year-on-year; UK retail sales values were up 0.4% on a like-for-like basis from November 2011, when they were down 1.6% on the preceding … [Read more...]
Stockport Roadworks
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS There will be a single lane closure on Higher Hillgate near to the junction of Brook Street in Stockport Town Centre for safe access to allow gully cleaning work to be undertaken. The work will take place on 13th January 2013 between 8.00am and 4.00pm. For more … [Read more...]
Any brand can promise, great brands deliver
A logo may look good and a tagline can go so far to capturing our attention, but it can only go so far to cature loyalty. whether you live in Stockport, London, Hong Kong or New York, brand images and slogans are everywhere. Not only are they in magazines, on taxicabs and across huge poster … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT GETS A NEW CAR PARK
STOCKPORT GETS A NEW CAR PARK Stockport gets – temporarily – a new car park from next Monday. The car park has been built on the site of the old Tenpin Bowling at Grand Central. From Monday until February 2013 the new car park … [Read more...]
Strong sales growth lifts retailers as Christmas approaches
Retail sales grew year-on-year for a third consecutive month during November, with the balance of shop owners reporting an improvement in trade rising to the highest point since June. According to figures from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), 49 per cent of retailers reported a higher … [Read more...]
Technology and Marketing
With 2013 fast approaching and plans already taking shape for next years marketing activity - can you widen your marketing reach by improving your on-line engagement ? Websites have almost become a mandatory along with business cards and comp slips. But there is more to just having a … [Read more...]
ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS AT HAT WORKS
ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS AT HAT WORKS Stockport Council’s Hat Works museum is holding their annual Enchanted Christmas event on Sunday 9th December. The Council is encouraging people to come along to the fun packed event which offers seasonal fun for all ages. Activities include … [Read more...]
Campaigners for Reddish Station – Folk Train Special
Reddish South & Denton Stations currently have one train per week one way only to Stalybridge. The line actually goes to Manchester Victoria Station. We are campaigning to have the Stockport-Manchester Victoria line reinstated to regular passenger services and open up the East Manchester … [Read more...]
Beer Today Tash Tomorrow
The team down at Robinsons Brewery doing thier bit for Movember and raised over £350 for prostate cancer uk. Nine years ago a pair of Australian friends sat in a Melbourne pub and mulled the rehabilitation of the moustache. The idea was simplicity itself: grow some lip hair over … [Read more...]
GET AHEAD THIS WINTER
GET AHEAD THIS WINTER - Snow and ice can cause delays to journey times but road users can get ahead this winter by checking out the new winter maintenance and gritting pages on Stockport Council’s website: www.stockport.gov.uk/gritting To help residents plan their route, … [Read more...]