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Stockport Council communications team shortlisted for PR award

The Stockport Council Communications team has been shortlisted in this year’s Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards. The PR and marketing team has been recognised for their excellent work in engaging with residents in the borough and has been nominated for ‘Outstanding … [Read more...]

10 Tips to improve fire safety in your business

Needs pics for August publication In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, Stockport based Michelle Hay is providing her top 10 tips to improve fire safety in business and urging employers to re-visit fire safety planning in the workplace. Michelle says: “The law is clear on what fire … [Read more...]

Hats off to the Internet of Things

Hatters gets under the skin of The Internet of Things We love the fact that our friends over at Hatters Towers are tightening their seat belts for the next exciting rollercoaster ride aboard the digital era on the Internet of Things - IoT. Jo and Mike at Hatters spill the IoT beans:  If … [Read more...]

Matchmaking scheme provides access to finance

Small businesses struggling to gain access to finance from big banks have received almost £4 million of funding.   The government-backed bank referral scheme, launched in November 2016, requires 9 of the UK’s biggest banks to pass on the details of small businesses they have turned down for loans … [Read more...]

Stockport BID launch new Totally Stockport App

Stockport’s Business Improvement District (BID) - 'Totally Stockport' - has launched a new Town Centre App with news of offers and promotions from businesses in the BID area. The new town centre Totally Stockport App is the latest in a number of projects planned to put the town centre firmly on … [Read more...]

Stockport Council finance scheme open for business

The Stockport Business Finance Scheme has a range of finance packages available for businesses with loans from £500 to £500,000 to suit all business needs. The scheme, run by Business Finance Solutions (part of Manchester Growth Company) in partnership with Stockport Council, offers loans to a wide … [Read more...]

GMCA reject report on ‘negligible’ impact of Media City

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - GMCA - has rejected what is being viewed as a flawed report claiming that the BBC move to Media City has had “negligible” impact on the city region’s economy. GMCA argued that the city region is home to a huge, thriving and booming creative and … [Read more...]

Booth Ainsworth host free HMRC review seminar

Stockport based accountants Booth Ainsworth are hosting a free breakfast seminar examining - HMRC Employer and Contractor Compliance Reviews - Are you next on the hit-list? The morning business seminar is being held at Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre on Thursday September 21st at 8.00am. This … [Read more...]

No change for the new five pound note

The Bank of England has announced that there will no change for the new five pound note. After careful and serious consideration and extensive public consultation there will be no change to the composition of polymer used in the new five pound note and for future banknotes. The new polymer £20 … [Read more...]

So is it Stockport or Manchester?

Now there's a question: Stockport or Manchester? We know Stockport has all the physical attributes to rival many cities. Excellent shopping amenities, extensive bus, road and rail links, new retail and leisure developments and is situated just a few miles away from the UK’s largest regional … [Read more...]

New fines for operators with poor cyber security

Essential service providers who fail to implement effective cyber security measures could be fined as much as £17 million or 4 per cent of global turnover. The move is part of plans to make Britain’s essential networks and infrastructure safe, secure and resilient against the risk of future cyber … [Read more...]

Stockport businesses in line for Innovation award

Innovation is keenly demonstrated in Stockport, none more so than in the finalists for this year's Stockport Business Awards Innovation award.   Sponsored by MAN Diesel and Turbo UK Ltd, the shortlisted companies in line for an innovation award are Glossop Cartons, Life Leisure (actilife) and … [Read more...]