A new online training course as part of the government backed Help to Grow scheme has launched to support small business leaders to develop their management skills. Help to Grow: Management Essentials offers practical tips and resources based on the content of the more in-depth 12-week Help to … [Read more...]
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Littlewoods Butchers listed among UK’s favourite local shops
Heaton Chapel's Littlewoods Butchers has been listed in the Observer as one of the UK's favourite local shops chosen by chefs and food writers. Littlewoods Butchers was one of only two butchers to make the list, and Greater Manchester's only representative. The Observer profile highlighted the … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken finds half of Brits fear a fall in living standards
Nearly half (46%) of UK adults are worried that their standard of living will fall over the next 12 months, according to research conducted for Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management. Despite recent declines, energy prices still top people’s biggest concerns on the factors threatening their … [Read more...]
Dawn named as Category Sponsor and Design Partner for 2024 Stockport Business Awards
Organisers and main sponsors, CN Chartered Accountants, have announced creative agency Dawn as a category sponsor and design partner for the Stockport Business Awards. The Cheadle Hulme based agency is continuing its support for the awards this year as category sponsor of the Best … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery re-opens Lake District pub after substantial refurbishment
Stockport family brewery, Robinsons, has re-opened The Queens Head in Hawkshead in the heart of the Lake District following a substantial refurbishment. Work completed included a refresh of the pub's 16 guest bedrooms, alongside the makeover for the pub, following a significant investment of … [Read more...]
NatWest business survey shows sustained increases in activity in the North West
The latest NatWest Regional PMI survey for March 2024 has shown an easing of economic pressures on North West businesses and sustained increases in business activity. The region posted an annual Business Activity Index of 52.7 in March, in line with the UK-wide figure of 52.8, indicative of … [Read more...]
New Code of Practice to protect workers’ tips
A Code of Practice to ensure fair distribution of tips is set to go before Parliament, with new rules expected to be in place by October 2024. The updated Code of Practice will have legal effect under then Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, and will make it unlawful for businesses to hold … [Read more...]
Gorvins solicitor crowned best in the North West
Stockport-based law firm, Gorvins Solicitors, is celebrating the success of colleague, Almas Patankar, who was a winner at the Insider North West Young Professionals of the Year Awards. Almas (pictured, centre), who joined the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Probate team in 2020 as an Associate … [Read more...]
TfGM takes action to improve punctuality and reliability of bus services
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Bee Network franchise holder Go North West are to roll out 20 additional buses to improve punctuality and reliability on services. With buses under local control via the Bee Network means that TfGM has, for the first time, much more information about … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer reveals performance ahead of market expectations in year-end trading update
Stockport and Wythenshawe-based manufacturer, Renold, has revealed it will be ahead of market expectations when it announces its preliminary results for the year ending 31st March 2024. The international supplier of industrial chains and power transmission products shared in a trading update that … [Read more...]
National employee ownership business, Valloop, invests in Stockport
Advocate for employee ownership, Valloop, has announced its newest office in Stockport, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion efforts. Valloop has become the first business to set up in newly-built shared office space at STOK (formerly the town centre's M&S store), … [Read more...]
Stockport County confirm plans for Champions Parade
Stockport County FC has confirmed plans for an open-top bus parade and trophy presentation to celebrate the club crowning as League Two Champions. Dave Challinor’s men secured a first EFL title for the club in 57 years – and with it, a place in League One next season. The club rounded off its … [Read more...]
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