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AAT report ‘Google’ popular accountant for small businesses

A study by The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) shows that while 22% of those in need of financial advice would ask an accountant, almost as many - 19% - would simply Google it. A significant number of small business owners say their lack of financial knowledge was the biggest early … [Read more...]

Orbit attracts new tenant to Southgate

Approved Inspector Align Building Control and Structural Engineering specialists have relocated to Orbit Developments Southgate Business Park Orbit Developments Southgate Business Park has recently undergone internal and external refurbishment with a new range of small office suites created in … [Read more...]

Vision Stockport’s BID enters exciting next phase

Vision Stockport’s BID to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for Stockport is moving closer as the campaign enters a new phase. Since being appointed at the start of the year, BID expert consultants The Means have met with over 100 town centre businesses within the designated BID … [Read more...]

Building Services Group acquires air conditioning specialist

Stockport building services group Thermotech have expanded the business and bought Cheadle Hulme air conditioning specialist Oakwood. Thermotech operates nationally providing service & maintenance and system design & installation for clients including Betta Living, Boots, John Lewis … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester looks at the future of transport

Transport for Greater Manchester – TfGM - are inviting opinions about the way transport should develop locally and internationally. People across the region are being asked to have their say on the future of Greater Manchester’s transport as a 12-week consultation on a draft long-term strategy … [Read more...]

Alan Newton Way cycling route opened by Olympian

The Alan Newton Way cycle route named after an Olympic medallist has opened in Stockport. The new route starting near Marple Hall School to Bredbury was officially opened by Alan Newton on Saturday. Alan, together with the Mayor and Mayoress of Stockport, Councillor Chris Gordon and Dr … [Read more...]

Residents offered free access to Mr Darcy’s Lyme

Stockport Council, in partnership with the National Trust at Lyme, is offering a free single use pass to the park, house and garden for all residents in the Stockport area. The pass will allow free entry to the house and garden for two adults and children. It can be used throughout the year, … [Read more...]

Fairhurst Estates joint agent for £5.5m development

Stockport based Fairhurst Estates has been appointed joint agent as construction begins on a £5.5m trade counter and gym development in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Trade World will create up to 50 jobs in the town. Joint other agents for the development are Fernie Greaves and … [Read more...]

Windmill completes installation of new HP digital label press

Windmill Tapes & Labels have completed the implementation of the new CERM management information system and the installation of a new HP WS 6800 digital label press from HP Indigo. The key benefit of this MIS software will be the stream lining of label order processing & improved … [Read more...]

Prest 10k team runs up £3,000 for CAFT

A team from Prest Financial have run up a whopping £2,987.25 donation for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust – CAFT. The 11 strong team took part in the Morrisons Great Manchester 10k run in May, joining over 100 other runners who had also signed up to raise funds for CAFT. In total, the CAFT … [Read more...]

BMI Healthcare invests £8m in the Alexandra Hospital

BMI Healthcare is accelerating investment at its flagship Alexandra Hospital in Stockport with an £8m programme of improvements over the next six months. The money will be spent on an MRI scanner, refurbishment of the reception and out-patients areas, new hybrid theatre housing the latest imaging … [Read more...]

Funky Readers unveils its vision of the future

Funky Readers, online retailer of European designer glasses, eyewear and accessories, has unveiled a new brand image. The Bramhall company, which was shortlisted for the best young business award at last year’s Stockport Business Awards, revealed the new logo following a trip to the Royal … [Read more...]