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SMEs Struggling to find Construction Workers

Two-thirds of small to medium sized businesses in the sector can’t find construction workers as skills shortages hit a ‘record high’, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Construction firms are struggling to hire bricklayers and carpenters according to the report on 24housing and … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Group shortlisted for double TPAS Award

Stockport Homes Group has been shortlisted in this year’s TPAS Northern Region Awards for ‘Excellence in Community Action’. The company have also been shortlisted for ‘Community Focused Service.’ The winners will be revealed at an award ceremony in Manchester on 16 March 2018. The Excellence … [Read more...]

6th Anniversary of The Royal Connection

2018 marks the 6th anniversary of the #QueenOf and #KingOf day competitions started on Twitter by Stockport creative Aqua Design Group. Inspired by his other social media wins, such as Theo Paphitis #SBS and Jacqueline Gold #MOM, Dylan Moore, owner of Aqua Design Group wanted something fun to … [Read more...]

Increase of auto enrolment contributions

IN Accountancy are reporting that the minimum contribution that you and your Staff pay into your auto enrolment workplace pension scheme is increasing. It is both yours and our responsibility to make sure these increases are implemented accurately and timely. When do the increases take … [Read more...]

Seven Steps To Business Success In 2018

Have you planned for Business Success in 2018? We are well into a new year and ideally your business goals should be well documented with plans unfolding to implement your new year strategies. Of course, your main aims for Business Success in 2018 are to increase profits and to expand your customer … [Read more...]

Transport for the North launch Strategic Plan

Civic and business leaders from across the North have come together to publish the Transport for the North draft Strategic Transport Plan. The thirty year plan is the first of its kind and outlines how transport connections across the North of England need to be transformed by 2050 to drive … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society finalists at British Bank Awards

The Vernon Building Society is one the finalists in the Best Savings Provider category at the British Bank Awards 2018. The Stockport-based mutual won the award in 2017 and will be up against Close Brothers Savings, Darlington, Dudley and Newbury Building Societies, Shepherds Friendly and Virgin … [Read more...]

Stockport Gym Offers Women Free 30 Day Fitness programme

Stockport gym, The Lean Body Project, is looking for up to 100 women to take part in a free fitness challenge. The Lean Body Project, based in the town centre, is running special fitness sessions as part of its 30-Day Challenge. People selected to take part in the challenge that runs from … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport back on board with Birmingham Pride

Manchester Airport, the UK’s third largest, is back on board with Birmingham Pride to be one of the sponsors for the next three years. As per last year’s sponsorship, the airport will brand and name the Cabaret Marquee, which will be known as Manchester Airport Cabaret Stage. As well as sponsoring … [Read more...]

Leading Insurance Broker joins the Thunder Family

One of the UK's leading insurance broker firms, C&C, is joining the Manchester Thunder family for the 2018 Superleague season. Stockport-based insurance broker C&C Insurance will be one of the netball team’s key partners for the new campaign providing financial and a range of other … [Read more...]

Bennett Verby Centrica Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer

Stockport accountants Bennett Verby have been recognised in the prestigious Centrica Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer list, which is compiled annually by the National Apprenticeship Service and recognises excellence in businesses that employ apprentices. The list was announced at the National … [Read more...]

Are you one of the Stockport #SocialBrightSparks?

Stockport based Marketing Stockport member, Essential Personnel, have launched #SocialBrightSparks - their social media leader board of local businesses. To get more businesses in Stockport talking on social media, Essential Personnel have launched their #SocialBrightSparks leader board. The … [Read more...]