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Business Rocks 2017 shock as event is cancelled

Business Rocks 2017 has been cancelled as organisers regret to announce the cancellation of the Manchester technology festival. Organisers reported that despite having received assurances from many key sponsors and keynote speakers over recent months, too few had provided confirmation of their … [Read more...]

Yang Sing legend is New High Sheriff of Greater Manchester

Her Majesty the Queen has chosen Yang Sing restaurant legend Kui Man Gerry Yeung OBE DL of Heaton Moor, Stockport to be the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester for 2017-2018. Gerry was born in Guangzhou, China and came to Manchester as a teenager with his family, completed his education in UK and … [Read more...]

Spring Budget includes NIC contributions rise for self-employed

NIC contributions rise for self-employed as Chancellor Philip Hammond delivers his final Spring Budget to parliament.   Speaking to the House of Commons, Hammond said that the Budget “strikes the right balance between reducing our deficit, preserving fiscal flexibility and investing in Britain’s … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport passenger numbers hits all time high

Manchester Airport passenger numbers reached an all time high after more than 26 million passengers passed through the airport over the last 12 months.  After 35 months of consecutive growth, the UK’s third largest airport flew through the 26 million annual passenger mark in February. The continued … [Read more...]

Stockport booking agency turns to the cloud

Stockport-based hotel booking agency Prestige has invested £100,000 in phase one of its new, cloud-based CRM tool, which it expects to revolutionise the customer experience for procurement, bookers and travellers alike. The agency says its new system puts the customer relationship at the heart of … [Read more...]

GM promote Business Opportunities in the USA

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is promoting business opportunities in the USA for businesses. In partnership with OCO Global and Altios International, Santander and the Department of International Trade - North West, GMCC is bringing to you market specialists in the USA to meet companies … [Read more...]

Bennett Verby win Damar Apprentice Award

Accounts, audit and training manager, Adam Rhodes of Bennett Verby Accountants has won a Damar Apprentice Award. Adam was the winner of the ‘Supervisor of the Year’ award in the Damar Apprenticeship Awards 2017. The awards coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (6th to 10th March) and … [Read more...]

#BeBoldForChange on International Women’s Day

For International Women's Day 2017, the theme is #BeBoldForChange where the call is for the masses or on yourself to help forge a better working world - a more inclusive, gender equal world. As today is International Women's Day, and by the way I am not a feminist and often happier in a mixed … [Read more...]

£15m Airport City Manchester link road underway

The construction of the new link road to connect the new Airport City Manchester with the wider transport network has begun as part of the total £1 billion development project. The £15m infrastructure development and construction of Enterprise Way is being undertaken by Airport City development … [Read more...]

Hallidays publish latest business and tax tips

Stockport based Hallidays have released their latest newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax tips.  Each year HMRC receive a number of outlandish claims against personal expenses, including for caribbean holidays and even a claim for pet food for a Shih Tzu 'guard … [Read more...]

Midshire shortlisted for Young Professionals IT Award

Office technology sales and service provider Midshire's Senior IT Consultant, David Clark has been shortlisted for the Insider Young Professionals IT Award 2017. Joining Midshire’s northern office in November 2013, Dave has contributed massively to Midshire’s achievements and growth in recent … [Read more...]

Stockport celebrates National Apprenticeship week

Stockport is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week which takes place this week from March 6th to 10th by hosting a series of events for young people of the borough. The Apprenticeship Store based in the town centre helps young people in a wide variety of industry sectors.  During National … [Read more...]