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North West manufacturers buoyant as jobs grow by 4.5%

Industry is increasing its importance to the North West economy as the total jobs in North West manufacturers shows growth of 4.5% since 2010 and now accounting for almost 10% of the North West workforce. As reported by BusinessDesk.com the research, from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, and … [Read more...]

Damar to offer specialist RTA apprenticeship programme

An RTA apprenticeship is being offered by Stockport based apprenticeship specialists Damar Training and MASS Training, the training arm of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, to enable aspiring personal injury lawyers to access the MASS Diploma in Personal Injury.  Much of the cost of the … [Read more...]

Smokefree Summer to launch at Stockport Festival

The Greater Manchester ‘Smokefree Summer’ campaign will be launched at Stockport Carnival as areas across the conurbation consider creating more permanent smokefree outdoor areas. Stockport Carnival, which is being held on the 21st July, is the first in a series of ‘Smokefree Summer’ events which … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Top 4 trends in Customer Service Recruitment

As customer service and the customer experience are more important than ever, Stockport based Grassroots shares the top 4 trends in customer service recruitment. Excellence in customer service will deliver a positive impact for businesses, it can have a major impact on the success of businesses … [Read more...]

First time buyers are on the up but buy-to-let down

UK Finance, a lobby group for the financial services industry, has revealed its latest stats show the number of first time buyers rose in May while the number taking on new buy-to-let mortgages fell. UK Finance see this as a sign government policies and tax changes are rebalancing the housing … [Read more...]

Hallidays celebrate at E3 Business Awards

Stockport based Hallidays ('more than just accountants') are celebrating their ‘Employer of the Year’ Finalist nomination at the 2018 E3 Business Awards. Hallidays know their team is the vital key to success, more important than even the Avengers infinity stones! They are as committed to growing … [Read more...]

easyJet Manchester adds 5 new routes

easyJet Manchester has added 5 new destinations including its 1000th route – Manchester to Bordeaux easyJet has reached a key milestone with the launch of its 1000th route that forms part of 16 new routes from the UK announced by the airline.   The new routes commencing in winter 2018 from … [Read more...]

Stockport recruitment company awarded ISO 9001

Following a rigorous external audit, a Stockport recruitment company has been awarded ISO 9001 (2015) certification. ISO 9001 accreditation's kite mark of quality demonstrates that an organisation strives for efficiency, consistency and professionalism. To Grassroots clients it shows that the … [Read more...]

Long haul contributes to record June at MAG airports

Long haul connectivity from Manchester Airport Group - MAG airports - has contributed to the busiest June on record across East Midlands, Manchester and Standsted airports.   MAG, the UK’s largest airport group, posted a 6.4% increase in passenger numbers in June as London Stansted saw … [Read more...]

Is the pace of change in business impacting on you ?

The fast pace of change in business has never been so apparent. A recent article commented there has been more change in business in the past 5 years than in the past 50 years. In business, things rarely stay the same for an extended period. Companies must be willing to change and adjust operations … [Read more...]

Local young people to benefit from GM careers hub £500k

Tens of thousands of Greater Manchester’s young people are set to benefit from over £500,000 of investment through the GM Careers Hub, aimed at improving careers education and helping them identify the best career opportunities. The city-region will become one of just 20 ‘Careers Hubs’ across … [Read more...]