The team leading Stockport’s new Merseyway Innovation Centre has now been announced, with Gordana Maljkovic (middle left) and Emma Husband (right), joining Innovation Director Naomi Timperley and Centre Manager, Rob Kates. Naomi Timperley is the centre’s Innovation Director and will provide … [Read more...]
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Stockport ecommerce platform raises £1.5 million to target B2B sector
Stockport based Shopblocks, an ecommerce platform that enables small businesses to set up an online store, has secured a £1.5 million investment to grow its market share within the B2B ecommerce market. The business has raised funding from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia … [Read more...]
Stockport recognised as hotspot for purpose-led business
Stockport has been recognised by an expert judging panel as a Social Enterprise Place, meaning the area is committed to purpose-led business and the local economy is thriving. Social enterprises are businesses that trade for a social purpose and reinvest or donate a portion of their profits (or … [Read more...]
Tougher measures announced to tackle late payments to small businesses
The government has announced it will introduce tougher measures to address late payments to small businesses ahead the publication of the Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review. Small businesses are particularly affected by late payment of invoices and long payment terms imposed by larger … [Read more...]
Chancellor commits to increase National Living Wage to two-thirds of median earnings
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed he intends to honour the Low Pay Commission's upcoming recommendations which are expected to call for the National Living Wage to be increased to two-thirds of median earnings in the UK. The Low Pay Commission has advised the government on recommended levels … [Read more...]
UK SMEs cyber threat concerns on the rise, finds Sharp research
Concerns about cyber threats amongst UK small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have risen significantly in the last year, according to new research commissioned by workplace technology specialist Sharp Europe. Nearly four in ten SMEs (38%) reported being more worried about cyber security … [Read more...]
GM Green Summit praises Stockport action on climate change
Projects in Stockport to address climate change have featured prominently in discussions at the city-region's GM Green Summit, held on 2nd October at Lowry Theatre. Among the work being delivered in Stockport to take action against climate change include Stockport Council's Schools Climate … [Read more...]
Stockport’s DigiKnow Alliance marks five years of digital skills support
After first launching in 2018, Stockport's DigiKnow Alliance is sharing the successes it has achieved in addressing digital exclusion and offering skill support in the borough. The DigiKnow Alliance was launched in 2018 by Stockport Council, Stockport Homes, The Prevention Alliance, Starting … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery celebrates 185 years in business
Robinsons Brewery, family-run brewers based in the heart of Stockport, celebrated an incredible 185 years of business on the 29th September 2023. Established in 1838, Robinsons has been serving communities with quality beers, pubs and inns for nearly two centuries. The brewery has remained in the … [Read more...]
Belle Vue joins Guild of British Coach Operators
Stockport based Belle Vue Manchester has achieved membership of the Guild of British Coach Operators, following an independent audit of its operations. Membership of the Guild of British Coach Operators is only open to companies which attain a 100 per cent rating in the organisation's inspection, … [Read more...]
TfGM launches grant scheme for small businesses to install cycle parking
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced the launch of an £830,000 grant scheme to help small businesses, community groups, education and healthcare providers to install cycle parking. The grant scheme – funded through the Department for Transport and Active Travel England's … [Read more...]
Stockport food manufacturer achieves back-to-back years of double digit growth
Stockport based specialist food manufacturer, Firstplay Dietary Foods, has revealed it has achieved back-to-back double-digit growth for the first time after accessing a range of business support measures through GC Business Growth Hub. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein … [Read more...]
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