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B2B Market Research Reports Record Growth

Stockport based B2B International has reported record growth for 2017, with revenue rising 28% to £10.9m, and all divisions of the business expanding. B2B International is a global b2b market research company covering Europe, North America and Asia working with 600 of the world’s largest 1,500 … [Read more...]

Regional funding gap persists says British Business Bank

According to research from the British Business Bank, a regional funding gap persists as finance options broaden for Northern businesses.  Research from British Business Bank, the operators of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, has revealed that Northern businesses are increasingly benefiting … [Read more...]

How important is the layout of the workplace ?

Productivity is a prime concern for many a business owner and the layout of the workplace is an important factor in achieving optimum output. Solving the productivity puzzle has become a preoccupation of many a business leader and policy maker. But where does the secret to better productivity lie? … [Read more...]

How much value do you put on the older worker ?

Together, in partnership with Marketing Stockport, are examining the role of the older worker among Stockport's Business Community.  In February 2017 the Government announced its target to increase the number of older workers by 12 per cent by 2022. Through general conversation with many of … [Read more...]

UK unemployment rise is first in 2 years

UK unemployment rose slightly in Q4 of 2017, from October to December compared with Q3, according to the latest figures published today from the Office for National Statistics. During this period UK unemployment rose by 46,000 to 1.47 million, from 4.3% to 4.4% for the three months to the end of … [Read more...]

Stockport Work and Skills Commission Summit

Following the Stockport Work and Skills Commission Workshops that took place across the borough, the council are inviting businesses to participate in a whole day summit to review the findings. The information and intelligence that has been gathered as a result of the Work and Skills Commission … [Read more...]

Protecting your business from Fake President Fraud

Protecting your business against modern day fraudsters - the current most frequently used fraud being Fake President Fraud - in cyber-attack fraud is a constant risk, warns Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers. Business owners and employees need to be aware of the sophisticated tactics used to … [Read more...]

Stars of Stockport Care Sector Honoured at Awards Event

The shining stars within the Stockport care sector were unveiled at a celebratory award ceremony at Stockport County earlier this month.  The Stockport Star awards were launched by Stockport Together as a way of recognising the good practice among the Stockport Care sector in the care homes and in … [Read more...]

Stockport based Everyday Loans commits to town centre offices

Everyday Loans, the UK’s largest branch-based lender of unsecured loans to sub-prime borrowers, has reconfirmed its commitment to Stockport town centre after moving its Stockport branch from the market place to Orbit Development’s Beckwith House on Wellington Road South. The management team behind … [Read more...]

Loganair adds more Stornoway to Manchester flights

Loganair has introduced further Stornoway to Manchester services strengthening tourism and business links with England’s North West. Making Stockport only a short hop from the Western Isles. Loganair has announced significant investment in services from the Western Isles, with a new timetable … [Read more...]