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Free tax advice drop-in day announced at PM+M’s Bury office

04/09/2025

Member Post - PM+M

PM+M - the Bury-based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group - is ope…

Trade Mark Revocation: What Happens Next With The James Bond Trade Marks?

04/09/2025

Member Post - Forbes Solicitors

Back in February, a number of the “James Bond” UK and EU trade marks, owned by Danjaq LLC, were chal…

Unmissable Savings on Coaching Qualifications – Exclusive GM Chamber Discount

02/09/2025

Member Post - Boo Coaching & Consulting

Unlock Your Coaching Superpowers with Boo Coaching & Consulting Transform how you lead and see…

Co-op Live Announces Deal to Create Unique ‘Living’ Floor Plans with CoreSpec 3D

02/09/2025

Member Post - Boom Interactive

Co-op Live, the largest live entertainment arena in the UK, is taking its operational capability to…

Ambassadors Highlight the Benefits of Apprenticeships

02/09/2025

Member Post - Northwest AAN

The Northwest AAN is a group of committed employers who already employ apprentices and is part of th…

How Luxury Car Tax Affects Electric Vehicles in the UK

21/08/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

If you’ve been dreaming of a shiny new electric car, maybe a BYD or a Audi Q8 e-tron you’ve probably…

Business Development

20/08/2025

Member Post - University of Bolton

The Employer Engagement Team at the University of Greater Manchester specialises in connecting stude…

Hunter Adams's latest white paper - Building Inclusive Workplaces

19/08/2025

Member Post - Hunter Adams

Hunter Adams has just launched a new white paper, Building Inclusive Workplaces, exploring the fast-…

Damar announces appointment of new Advisory Board

18/08/2025

Member Post - Damar Training

Damar Training, a leading apprenticeship provider specialising in business and professional services…

Results Day sparks new beginnings for Xaverian students

15/08/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Staff and students at Xaverian College are celebrating today as the College enjoys yet another year…

Mayor of Oldham Presents Armed Forces Silver Award to VPS

14/08/2025

Member Post - VPS

VPS is proud to have received the Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, recogni…

IPEC Celebrates 30th Anniversary

14/08/2025

Member Post - IPEC LTD

Founded in 1995 in Manchester, IPEC specialises in developing advanced partial discharge detection t…

Vernon Building Society launches ‘Smart Money Summer’ financial education campaign aimed at 13-21 year olds

13/08/2025

Member Post - Big Bang PR

Vernon Building Society has launched their Smart Money Summer financial education campaign. It will…

Appointment News: PM+M strengthens team with four key appointments across the business

12/08/2025

Member Post - PM+M

PM+M - the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has expanded its…

Freeths Advises on Launch of Fairground Venue Fayre Play

12/08/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Leading law firm Freeths has advised on the launch of Fayre Play, the North East’s newest competitiv…

Members React to Interest Rates Cut

12/08/2025

Member Post - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Chamber members have given their reaction to the decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% las…

Six steps to help get yourself ready for MTD for Income Tax

12/08/2025

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – you’ve heard of it, right? You know how it will impact you, when…

Aramex UK Helps UK Exporters Offset US Tariff Costs with Multimodal Freight Solutions

12/08/2025

Member Post - Aramex UK

Since President Trump announced that the UK was subject to a baseline 10% tariff on the majority of…

Freeths advises on acquisition of luxury country hotel

12/08/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Leading law firm Freeths has advised on the purchase of Hartsfield Manor, a Victorian luxury hotel,…

Kate Nixon joins the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation Board

11/08/2025

Member Post - The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation

The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation is delighted to welcome Kate Nixon to its Board of Trustees. Kate…

3D NEXT LVL: Elevating digital fashion through shared experiences will take place on 15 & 16 October at the University of Manchester

11/08/2025

Member Post - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester will be hosting The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing In…

3-1-5 Health Club helps raise a whopping £5,700 through clothing donations!

08/08/2025

Member Post - Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK

Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK wants to say a HUGE thank you to 3-1-5 Health Club in Lancaster,…

What Homebuyers Need to Know About Property Searches

08/08/2025

Member Post - Ralli Solicitors LLP

What Homebuyers Need to Know About Property SearchesBy Ben Eaton, Commercial Property SolicitorWhen…

Moonlight Mission Walk – A Night to Remember in Leyland

08/08/2025

Member Post - North West Air Ambulance Charity

Moonlight Mission Walk – A Night to Remember in Leyland Saturday 4th October 2025 Starts at 17:30 Wo…

Quilter Foundation Sponsors NWAA’s Helicopter Hero Badge to Equip Children with Lifesaving Skills

08/08/2025

Member Post - NWAA

The Quilter Foundation’s Local Community Fund has chosen to donate £10,000 as part of their local co…

Breakfast with Santa

07/08/2025

Member Post - Destination Florida

We know it's a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but we've got a big amount of money to r…

The Value of Turnkey Solutions: How SMEs Can Collaborate to Unlock Growth

07/08/2025

Member Post - GoSME

In today’s crowded markets, small businesses face more competition than ever. But standing out doesn…

Let’s dance! Back to the 80s disco helps MC Construction reach £10k charity goal

07/08/2025

Member Post - MC Construction

Revellers danced the night away to hits of the 1980s at a charity disco which helped Salford busines…

Perfect Sense Energy - Wigan Business Awards Finalist

07/08/2025

Member Post - Perfect Sense Energy

Perfect Sense Energy is thrilled to announce it has been selected as a finalist in the Wigan Busines…

Menzies LLP and Beever and Struthers Merge to Form a Leading National Force in Accountancy and Business Advisory Services

06/08/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Leading business advisory and accountancy firms Menzies LLP and Beever and Struthers today announced…

Mansell Building Solutions Appoints New Head of People

06/08/2025

Member Post - Mansell Building Solutions

Ali Yates has joined Mansell Building Solutions as the new Head of People. Ali will play a pivotal r…

University Open Days

06/08/2025

Member Post - University of Greater Manchester in Bolton

Open Days and other Events Visiting a university you are considering applying to (or have already!)…

Rents Which Can Go Down? What New Reforms Could Mean for Commercial Tenants

06/08/2025

Member Post - Forbes Solicitors

Many commercial leases are subject to rent reviews i.e. clauses which allow the landlord to periodic…

Strong Start to the Year as Forbes Solicitors’ Commercial Property Team

06/08/2025

Member Post - Forbes Solicitors

We’re proud to share that in Quarter 1, our Commercial Property team were instructed on property tra…

Oxford College of Marketing Celebrates Outstanding CIM Results

06/08/2025

Member Post - Oxford Professional Education

Oxford College of Marketing is pleased to announce exceptional results from the May 2025 Chartered I…

B-engineering Becomes Official Stadium Sponsor: A Family's Rugby History Comes Full Circle

05/08/2025

Member Post - B-engineering (NW) Ltd

A lifelong passion for rugby and a deep-rooted family legacy come full circle as B-engineering Group…

Launch of GoliathTech Manchester

04/08/2025

Member Post - Projects Manager Limited

GoliathTech Manchester Launches to Transform Foundation Solutions in the North WestGoliathTech Manch…

The new Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Swarm!

01/08/2025

Member Post - Swarm Training CIC

We are proud to say that we are launching a new Apprenticeship standard at Swarm, the Level 3 Teachi…

Swansway Motor Group Celebrates Groupwide Success in Autotrader Highly Rated Awards

31/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Autotrader Recognises Swansway’s Commitment to Exceptional Customer ExperienceSwansway Motor Group i…

Layered Cyber Security: "A Swiss Cheese" Defence for Greater Manchester SMEs

30/07/2025

Member Post - Apex Computing

Perhaps you're an owner of an SME, or an IT manager in Greater Manchester who's not confident in you…

Cyber Security Without the Jargon

30/07/2025

Member Post - Apex Computing

When most business owners hear "cyber security", they picture complex systems, technical terms, and…

Celebrating 30 Years of Engineering Excellence: The Mayor of Bolton Visits S and A Engineering

30/07/2025

Member Post - S and A Engineering Services

As part of their 30th anniversary celebrations, S and A Engineering Services was delighted to welcom…

Bolton Member Announces Rebrand

30/07/2025

Member Post - Bolt-on Business Utilities Ltd

After months of work behind the scenes, Bolt-on Business Utilities Ltd has been announced as the new…

Why Having Different Share Classes Can Benefit Your Company

29/07/2025

Member Post - Forbes Solicitors

Why Your Company Could Benefit from Different Share ClassesMost companies start with a single type o…

Companies House Reconsiders Reforms: What the U-Turn Means for Small Businesses

29/07/2025

Member Post - Forbes Solicitors

By announcing a dramatic reversal in its approach to Companies House reforms, the UK government has…

How a Community Can Help Small Businesses Access Funding

28/07/2025

Member Post - GoSME

In an age where branding, community networks, and transparency can be quantified and broadcasted onl…

Expert Reacts to Netflix Using AI Effects for the First Time

28/07/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

In response to the news that Netflix is using AI effects for the first time to cut costs, the Univer…

Fit Notes Are Changing – But Managers Don’t Need To Wait

25/07/2025

Member Post - PM Business Support Services Ltd

The Government is piloting a new GP initiative to help people stay in or return to work — including…

The Employment Rights Bill Roadmap Explained

24/07/2025

Member Post - EML

The government’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’ introduced wide-ranging changes to employment law in a bid…

GC Business Finance Impact Report 2025

24/07/2025

Member Post - GC Business Finance

GC Business Finance Publishes 2024–25 Impact ReportSupporting UK SMEs to Start, Grow and ThriveGC Bu…

HIVEMINDS – GET CONNECTED WITH THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE

23/07/2025

Member Post - Manchester Metropolitan University

If you’ve been in town over recent days, no doubt you’ve noticed the many Manchester Metropolitan Un…

Knowledge Transfer Partnership helps Salford business to grow

23/07/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

A partnership between academia and industry has helped a Salford based company boost profits and eff…

Air IT is the MSP 501’s top-ranked provider delivering local support throughout the UK

23/07/2025

Member Post - Air IT

Air IT is proud to have once again been recognised by Channel Futures on the prestigious MSP 501 lis…

Senior Operations Manager at Aramex UK Tackles 100-Mile Bike Ride for Children’s Centre in Ghana

23/07/2025

Member Post - Aramex UK

Glen Gardaner, UK Senior Operations Manager at international logistics specialist Aramex UK, earlier…

Expert Reacts to Government Signing Agreement with OpenAI

23/07/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

In response to the news that OpenAI and the UK Government have signed an agreement to use AI to boos…

Businesses To Expect Business Rates Surges in Major Regional City CBDs next April says Colliers

23/07/2025

Member Post - Colliers

Rental rises for best office space in Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester to be reflected in new rates…

SALFORD AWARDED UNIVERSITY OF SANCTUARY STATUS

23/07/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

The University of Salford has been named a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its outstanding…

From Boardrooms to Balance Sheets: John Jones Retires After Shaping Beever and Struthers’ Corporate Finance Arm

23/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

After 28 years and hundreds of transactions, John Jones will retire in September 2025, marking the e…

Freeths advises on sale of QFM Group’s Costa Coffee portfolio to SimTrava

22/07/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Leading law firm Freeths has advised QFM Group on the successful sale of its 21-store Costa Coffee e…

Career opportunities at GAC UK

17/07/2025

Member Post - GAC UK

GAC UK employs a team of over 350 specialists spread across 25+ branches throughout the UK, Ireland…

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER RAISES OVER £1,500 FOR THE CHRISTIE IN MANCHESTER TO BLACKPOOL BIKE RIDE

17/07/2025

Member Post - Smith Goodfellow PR

Paul Barlow, Director of Stockport-based communications consultancy Smith Goodfellow PR, has raised…

Cricket meets culture: music line-up announced as The Hundred and Manchester Originals return to Emirates Old Trafford

17/07/2025

Member Post - Emirates Old Trafford

With chart-topping artists, international cricket stars and thousands of fans already on board, Manc…

The Critical Role of Air’s Automations in SME IT Strategies

17/07/2025

Member Post - Air IT

Air IT, a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) has been named as the first-ever Partner of the Ye…

Ten years of Morson scholarships at Salford

17/07/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

A partnership between the University of Salford and Salford-based Morson Group, one of the biggest e…

SMEs need a ‘Medium sized site’ without area thresholds

17/07/2025

Member Post - NFB

The Government’s ‘Planning Reform Working Paper: Reforming Site Thresholds’ proposes a ‘Medium’ size…

BRUNTWOOD SCITECH COMPLETES £87M NO.3 CIRCLE SQUARE, MARKING NEW ERA FOR INNOVATION-LED BUSINESS IN MANCHESTER

17/07/2025

Member Post - Bruntwood SciTech

Bruntwood SciTech – the UK’s largest property platform dedicated to the growth of the tech, innovati…

GMCA-Funded Skills Bootcamps Supports Advancing Additive Manufacturing Skills at The Christie NHS Trust

17/07/2025

Member Post - The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

3D printing is emerging as a key advancement within the NHS, providing new ways to improve care and…

How Accessible is EV Charging in the UK?

17/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

How Accessible is EV Charging in the UK? With the latest Government announcement around car grants o…

MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL TURNS 20: TWO DECADES OF POWERFUL STORIES, ACCLAIMED AUTHORS AND INSPIRING IDEAS

17/07/2025

Member Post - Manchester Literature Festival

Manchester Literature Festival (MLF) marks its 20th anniversary this year with a vibrant celebration…

Freeths advises Alpha Bank on £38,500,000 loan facility

17/07/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Leading law firm Freeths has advised on its second loan for Alpha Bank London Limited. The facility…

Freeths advises on strategic acquisition of Castlemead

17/07/2025

Member Post - Freeths

Leading law firm Freeths has advised its client on the purchase of Castlemead in Bristol. Boasting…

HMG Paints Celebrates Three Peaks Success and Fundraising Triumph

17/07/2025

Member Post - HMG Paints

Following an incredible display of resilience and determination, staff from Manchester-based indepen…

Why Every SME Needs a Business Model Canvas (BMC)

17/07/2025

Member Post - VANILLA RESOURCE (UK) LTD

At GoSME, we ask every company to complete a Business Model Canvas (BMC) before seeking investment —…

STOCKPORT CHEEK SWAB DRIVE COULD SAVE LIVES

17/07/2025

Member Post - HURST

People working in Stockport town centre are being urged to sign up for a charity drive which could s…

Beever and Struthers Driving Global Standards

16/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Beever and Struthers, chartered accountants and business advisors, announce that audit partner Joe D…

Hill Dickinson’s Manchester office move to 1 St Michael’s development continues impressive expansion and investment in the city

16/07/2025

Hill Dickinson has officially opened the doors to its new Manchester office at 1 St Michael’s in a m…

TPE customers set to be kept on the move during major TRU work thanks to upgraded Huddersfield diversionary route

14/07/2025

Member Post - Transpennine Express

TransPennine Express (TPE) will increase the number of services on a key diversionary route between…

Made Smarter backs 400th technology project, driving £26 million digital investment for North West manufacturers

14/07/2025

Member Post - Made Smarter

Government-backed programme empowers manufacturers to embrace digital transformation, creating 1,850…

Koderly Enhances Clients Systems with GBG Loqate’s Address Verification Technology

14/07/2025

Member Post - Koderly

Koderly, a software company specialising in the development of bespoke systems, has partnered with G…

Mann Roberts Solicitors Proudly Sponsors Ioan and Garan Croft: Rising Stars in British Boxing

11/07/2025

Member Post - Mann Roberts Solicitors

We are proud to announce our sponsorship of Ioan and Garan Croft, twin brothers from West Wales maki…

Staff rewards

11/07/2025

Member Post - moviESCAPE ltd

Boost your team's morale and show appreciation with a moviESCAPE Reward Voucher and Premium Gift Box…

HOLD YOUR NEXT TEAM SOCIAL WITH US!

11/07/2025

Member Post - moviESCAPE ltd

Looking for a unique team social event that boosts morale and strengthens bonds?Escape rooms offer t…

Staying Cool in a Volkswagen California

10/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Summer heat can ruin any road trip experience and make you uncomfortable during your journey. But do…

Roundtable Explores Benefits of Private Equity for Business Owners

09/07/2025

Member Post - Marktlink

Marktlink recently hosted a roundtable at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to examine whether…

Venture Forward Accelerator for Northern Founders

08/07/2025

Member Post - GC Business Finance

Venture Forward is a new Innovate UK initiative supporting underrepresented founders seeking equity…

Beever and Struthers Acts As Bromford Flagship Sets Up £1.5bn Guaranteed Note Programme To Support Plans For 2,000 New Homes Each Year

08/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Accountants and business advisers Beever and Struthers provided key financial assurance as major soc…

GM Moving's refreshed Active Workplaces Toolkit now available

07/07/2025

Member Post - Greater Manchester Moving

GM Moving’s refreshed Active Workplaces toolkit, designed to help employers to encourage and enable…

Navigating 2025 - Challenges, Opportunities and Why the Right Tech Partner Matters

07/07/2025

Member Post - avoira

The Business Climate:As the new financial year unfolds, businesses across the UK face a turbulent la…

Introducing Clay Connections

07/07/2025

Member Post - Clay connections

Introducing Clay Connections, we’re a business club and a clay shooting club. We’re all about bringi…

GORVINS DEEPENS COMMUNITY TIES WITH STOCKPORT COUNTY FC SPONSORSHIP

07/07/2025

Member Post - Gorvins Solicitors

Having been part of the fabric of Stockport for more than 150 years, Gorvins Solicitors has reinforc…

Digital Trust Is on the Decline — and That’s a Golden Opportunity for Greater Manchester SME Business Owners

05/07/2025

Member Post - Digital Trust Collective

In today’s digital-first economy, consumer trust and confidence is no longer a nice to have — it’s a…

Are Electric Cars Cheaper to Run Than Petrol Vehicles?

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Are electric vehicles cheaper to run than petrol cars? Discover the answers here, including estimate…

What is a summer check?

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Rarely has a saying been more aptly used than when it comes to a pre-summer holiday car check, a sti…

Electric Car Battery Life Explained

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Understanding the lifespan of an EV battery is essential for potential buyers and current owners. Th…

Government's Road to Zero Strategy in a Nutshell

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

The UK government’s Road to Zero Plan is one of the most important talking points for motorists and…

How to wash your car this summer

04/07/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

A task that we’ll all have to do at some point (no matter how much we put it off the car isn’t getti…

Social homes are key in solving the housing crisis

03/07/2025

Member Post - National Federation of Builders

The Government has announced that at least 60% of the £39 billion allocated for affordable housing,…

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS ACT AS BROMFORD FLAGSHIP SETS UP £1.5bn GUARANTEED NOTE PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT PLANS FOR 2,000 NEW HOMES EACH YEAR

03/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Accountants and business advisers Beever and Struthers provided key financial assurance as major soc…

Swarm Training become a 'Disability Confident' employer

03/07/2025

Member Post - Swarm Training

We are pleased to say that Swarm Training have been approved as a “Disability Confident” employer at…

Leo’s 283 mile cycle raises thousands for LMRUK

02/07/2025

Member Post - Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK

Leo Palmer, 15, has completed his fundraising challenge cycling 283 miles from Lancaster to London t…

Beever and Struthers Strengthen Leadership Team With Two New Partners And Eye Continued National Growth

02/07/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

We’re proud to announce the promotion of Dean Curtis and Joe Diston to partners at Beever and Struth…

Exhibit at Salford Business School Accounting, Economics and Finance Careers Fair

02/07/2025

Member Post - Salford Business School

Chamber members are invited participate as exhibitors at Salford Business School Accounting, Economi…

Made Smarter reboots digital internship programme to tackle manufacturing skills gap and accelerate innovation

01/07/2025

Member Post - Made Smarter

SME manufacturers to benefit from funded tech talent as phase two launches across North WestNew whit…

Ward Hadaway appoints Richard Bradbury as Real Estate Partner

01/07/2025

Member Post - Ward Hadaway LLP

Manchester law firm Ward Hadaway has strengthened its Real Estate team with the appointment of Richa…

Alice Kan awarded Churchill Fellowship

30/06/2025

Member Post - Kan Do Ventures

Alice Kan, Life Scences Director of Kan Do Ventures has been awarded a coveted Churchill Fellowship…

Construction Skills Mission Board shows the Government has a plan

30/06/2025

Member Post - National Federation of Builders

The Construction Skills Mission Board (CSMB) held its first board meeting today (26 June 2025), wher…

Northcoders awarded Outstanding OFSTED inspection rating

30/06/2025

Member Post - Northcoders

Following its first full inspection by OFSTED, Manchester-headquartered Northcoders - a market leade…

Made in Stockport Awards 2025 #MISA25 Winners

30/06/2025

Member Post - Aqua Design Group

Made in Stockport Awards 2024 took place at Alma Lodge Hotel, which was hosted by radio presenter Ch…

Koderly and Ergonomic Seating Solutions Announce New Partnership

26/06/2025

Member Post - Koderly

Koderly, a Manchester-based software development company has announced its new partnership with Pres…

Modern industrial strategy to modernise Britain

24/06/2025

Member Post - National Federation of Builders

The Government’s ‘Industrial Strategy’ has been released, alongside its 10-year plan to significantl…

Planit to lead on transformation of public spaces on campus

24/06/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

The University of Salford has appointed urban design practice Planit to lead on its public realm…

Medilink UK expands its specialist services provision for the UK life sciences sector

24/06/2025

Member Post - Medilink UK

Medilink UK, the largest representative body in the UK for life sciences, has recently expanded its…

Are you HR Compliant? A Quick Guide for SME Owners

24/06/2025

Member Post - EML

This article provides an overview of HR compliance in the UK for small and medium-sized businesses.…

Expert Reacts to Latest Figures on Inflation

23/06/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

Figures show inflation has stayed at 3.4% for a second month. Matthew Allen, lecturer in economics…

Perfect Sense Energy has been ranked 4th in BusinessCloud’s EnviroTech 50 list of the UK’s most innovative green tech creators for 2025!

23/06/2025

Member Post - Perfect Sense Energy

Perfect Sense Energy has been ranked 4th in BusinessCloud’s EnviroTech 50 list of the UK’s most inno…

RYAN GAINS PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE PARTNER AT HURST

23/06/2025

Member Post - HURST

Ryan Tattler, who joined independent accounting and business advisory firm HURST as a trainee, has b…

BRABNERS ADDS TO PARTNERSHIP IN RECORD ROUND OF PROMOTIONS

23/06/2025

Member Post - Brabners

Leading independent law firm Brabners has announced a record number of promotions including the addi…

PM+M launches new service to help clients protect the financial wellbeing of their employees

23/06/2025

Member Post - PM+M

PM+M – the Bury-based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has la…

We’re Officially SALSA Certified 2025!

20/06/2025

Member Post - Blazing Limited

🎉 We’re Officially SALSA Certified 2025! 🎉(Safe and Local Supplier Approval)✅ Certified Food Safet…

Greenmount Projects Launches Expands on its Mechanical Department

19/06/2025

Member Post - Greenmount Projects Ltd

Greenmount Projects has taken a significant step in its growth by adding a Head of Mechanical to its…

Strategic Finance Roles on the Rise in Manchester Post-NI Changes, Says SF Recruitment

19/06/2025

Member Post - SF Recruitment

Manchester, UK – Since the National Insurance employer contribution changes came into effect in Apri…

Paul Morton's 3 years with Swansway

18/06/2025

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Congratulations to Paul Morton, Aftersales Manager at Volkswagen Van Centre Oldham, on his 3 year wo…

University joins forces with industry heavyweights to address critical construction and housebuilding skills gap

18/06/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

The University of Salford is collaborating with Cube Thinking to support Barratt Homes in bridging t…

Tick-tock: time is running out for Windows 10! (1)

17/06/2025

Member Post - inTEC GROUP

⏰ TICK-TOCK… Windows 10 is on the clock!Quick reminder that Microsoft support ends 14th October 2025…

A Year of Dates Secures £75k Funding to Fuel Growth and Global Expansion

17/06/2025

Member Post - GC Business Finance

Bolton-based gifting brand A Year of Dates has secured a £75,000 loan through the NPIF II – GC Busin…

Smart furniture innovator secures third round of funding from GCBF to support international growth

17/06/2025

Member Post - GC Business Finance

Cheshire-based Frank Olsen Furniture has secured £80,000 from NPIF II – GC Business Finance and Rive…

North West start-ups fall to 2025 low, R3 research shows

17/06/2025

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

The number of start-ups set up in the North West hit the lowest level of 2025 so far in May, accordi…

Hire or upskill creative and digital talent with funded degree apprenticeship

16/06/2025

Member Post - Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University is now looking for employers interested in upskilling talent in c…

Payments on account: what do sole traders and landlords need to know?

16/06/2025

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

Before payments on account were introduced, many sole traders in particular were faced with the seri…

Wholesale Sales of Preloved (second-hand) Clothing in Support our Charity

16/06/2025

Member Post - Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK

Our commercial department specialises in the wholesale sale of high-quality preloved (second-hand) c…

Growth for Pearson Solicitors

13/06/2025

Member Post - Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers

£1 million Growth for Saddleworth Law Firm PearsonPearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers has anno…

Apex Computing Announces Team Rise as their Charity of the Year 25/26

13/06/2025

Member Post - Apex Computing Services

We're delighted to announce that Team Rise (www.teamrise.org.uk) has been selected as our Charity of…

Rische Group Shortlisted for Contractor of the Year at North West Regional Construction Awards

13/06/2025

Member Post - RISCHE Group

Rische Group, specialist commercial interior fit-out contractor, is proud to celebrate being shortli…

Brabners expands offering with strategic investment in The Sustainability Academy

12/06/2025

Member Post - Brabners

Leading independent law firm Brabners has completed a groundbreaking strategic investment, acquiring…

Protect Your Business From Cybercrime

12/06/2025

Member Post - Apex Computing

The sound of The Beatles’ Sun King and the phrase, “This isn’t just any cybersecurity attack…” come…

AJ Products redefines sustainability for the circular economy

12/06/2025

Member Post - AJ Products Group

The AJ Products Group is making significant changes to redefine and advance its product sustainabili…

VPS Solutions Day

11/06/2025

Member Post - VPS UK

On Friday, our first VPS solutions day will take place at Carden Park Hotel – Cheshire!We have a few…

M&S Bolton Middlebrook Team Raises Over £1,700 for NWAA

11/06/2025

Member Post - North West Air Ambulance Charity

Colleagues at M&S Middlebrook in Bolton have gone the extra mile to support the North West Air A…

How can you represent someone that you know is guilty?

11/06/2025

Member Post - MiniMe Marketing

By Lynn MahonThis is a question we get asked a lot as lawyers. And the short answer at Ralli Solicit…

Xaverian College celebrates a landmark year in basketball excellence

11/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Xaverian College has proudly concluded one of its most successful basketball seasons in recent memor…

How much money do you need to have a financial adviser?

11/06/2025

Member Post - Amber River True Bearing Chartered Financial Planners

Michael Hawthorne from Amber River True Bearing explains how financial advice can benefit people fro…

KINAXIA COMPLETES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH HR DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT

10/06/2025

Member Post - Kinaxia Logistics

Kinaxia Logistics has completed the refresh of its executive leadership team to guide the company’s…

Why summer is the perfect time to get your Self Assessment tax return sorted

10/06/2025

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Well, if you’re lucky it is. If not exactly easy, then perhaps ea…

Solar on all new homes must align with 1.5 million homes targe

10/06/2025

The Government has announced that as part of the Future Homes Standard (FHS), building regulations w…

Students’ talents impress all at Xaverian Art Exhibition

09/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

The College’s annual Art Exhibition was an opportunity for Year 13 Fine Art, Graphic Communication,…

Local charity appeals for business support to expand clothing bank network

06/06/2025

Member Post - Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK

Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK, a North West-based charity with offices in Hyde, is calling on…

Navigating 2025: Challenges, Opportunities and Why the Right Tech Partner Matters

05/06/2025

Member Post - avoira

As the new financial year unfolds, businesses across the UK face a turbulent landscape marked by esc…

✨ Is your accountant helping you grow — or just ticking boxes at year-end?

05/06/2025

Member Post - HMS Accountancy Limited

If your relationship with your accountant only heats up around tax return season or days before your…

AJP Safety Ltd Brings Expert H&S Consultancy to Manchester City Centre

04/06/2025

Member Post - AJP Safety Ltd

AJP Safety Ltd, your new local Health & Safety consultancy, is thrilled to announce the opening…

The Top Mistakes in Business Relationships in 24/25

03/06/2025

Member Post - Pip English UK

The Top Mistakes in Business Relationships in 24/25 … and the science behind how to fix them. Stron…

INNOVATIVE AVOIRA SCOOPS ANOTHER TOP TECHNOLOGY AWARD

03/06/2025

Member Post - avoira

Bury-based technology solutions specialist Avoira has again triumphed at a national awards ceremony.…

Xaverian College celebrates ‘Class of 2025’ with first-ever Xaverian Xtraordinaire Awards on Leavers’ Day

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Xaverian College marked a momentous occasion today as the Class of 2025 came together for a heartfel…

Former Xaverian student achieves runner-up spot at Weekend Film School Manchester with no-budget film

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Former Xaverian College student, Finlay Cronshaw-Hardy, has been named runner-up at the acclaimed We…

Select Safa’s journey to the National Youth Theatre

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

When Safa Khokhar, former Manchester High School for Girls pupil, came across an advertisement for t…

Xaverian student wins Caius Choir’s State School Composition Prize

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Sam Bishton, from Xaverian College, Manchester has won the inaugural Caius Choir Choral Composition…

Xaverian students host languages exchange visit with German students

03/06/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Xaverian German languages students welcomed a group of students from various German schools in the t…

AFG Law Expands Residential Offering with New Islamic Mortgages Service

03/06/2025

Member Post - AFG Law Limited

Leading North West law firm, AFG Law, has announced a new key service offering from its residential…

Leigh Leopards Captain's Run

02/06/2025

Member Post - Mann Roberts Solicitors

A Day at the Leopard’s Den with Leigh Leopards Last week, the Mann Roberts Solicitors team had the i…

29/05/2025

Member Post - Manchester Mind

Manchester Mind has recently launched a brand new newsletter for all things workplace wellbeing and…

New Right to Work checks explained! Are you compliant?

28/05/2025

Member Post - EML

Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, there is a legal requirement for UK employer…

The real cost of staff turnover in Councils and what you can do about it

27/05/2025

Member Post - p3od

If you work in a council, especially in Children and Families Services you don’t need stats to tell…

Celebrating Leadership, Sport, and Local Impact in Wigan and Leigh

27/05/2025

Member Post - Greenmount Projects Ltd

Business leaders, sports professionals and local changemakers gathered last week for an inspiring da…

DocTech Revolutionises Invoice Processing in the Plant Hire Industry with Unique Integration

27/05/2025

Member Post - DocuWare

With rising compliance demands and ever-increasing volumes of paperwork, Plant Hire businesses are u…

Reform UK suggestion to scrap Human Rights Protections - would HR be ready for the fallout?

22/05/2025

Member Post - p3od Human Resource Specialists

What is happening?With Reform UK gaining momentum, one of their key pledges is to withdraw the UK fr…

Our Work With The University of Salford: AI Cybersecurity for SMEs

13/05/2025

Member Post - Monitor Marketing Ltd

We're excited to share that we've been working on an innovative project with the University of Salfo…

Xaverian College empowers futures at annual Pathway’s Day

13/05/2025

Member Post - Xaverian College

Xaverian College’s Pathways Day has again been a great success and in attracting local employers, un…

CIPD Platinum Status Awarded to MOL Learn

13/05/2025

Member Post - MOL Learn

Online training provider MOL Learn has been recognised for excellence in its CIPD qualification deli…

Unlocking Potential – The Benefits of Employee Coaching

01/05/2025

Member Post - EML

Coaching is a process where a trained professional supports individuals in identifying their persona…

Foreign Exchange Markets Hit By Tariff Announcements

09/04/2025

Member Post - Convera

With the recent volatility we’ve witnessed in and around the markets and the economic world, the FX…

Salford Business School Students ready to support industry client’s ambitions to go global

25/03/2025

Member Post - University of Salford

Salford Business School are looking for new industry clients to provide our MSc International Busine…

Introducing a new Senior Leaders Peer Support Forum

04/03/2025

Member Post - Realise Realign Coaching & Consultancy Ltd

A new Peer Support Forum has been launched for C suite and Senior Leaders. The Forum is a strategic…

GARY NEVILLE, LUCY BEAUMONT, RORY SUTHERLAND TO SPEAK AT MAD//UPNORTH

05/02/2025

Member Post - MAD//UpNorth

This week it has finally been revealed that serial entrepreneur, broadcaster and Man Utd legend Gary…

Cyber-Aware Culture: Creating a Human Firewall

21/01/2025

Member Post - Orca

Ensuring resilient protection against the latest cyber threats is a business imperative for organisa…

North West based Business Leader Nominated for HR Leader of The Year Award

16/12/2024

Member Post - p3od Human Resource Specialists

P3od is proud to announce that our Director, Marc O’Hagan, has been shortlisted for the prestigious…

Three Xaverian students secure places on the highly prestigious BFI Film Academy

20/11/2024

Member Post - Xaverian College

Xaverian students have again impressed the BFI Film Academy, with three students gaining places on t…

Freeths ‘Woman with Edge’ winner announced at prestigious awards

22/10/2024

Member Post - Freeths

Freeths helped make history by announcing its ‘Woman with Edge’ winner at the 42nd Women of the Year…

Aqua Design Group is adding a drop of creativity

22/10/2024

Member Post - Aqua Design Group

Aqua Design Group was started in Stockport by Dylan Moore in 2003 and he thought it was a good time…

Apprenticeship Providers Total People are Ofsted Good

21/10/2024

Member Post - LTE Group

Following their recent Ofsted inspection, which took place in September, Total People have now recei…

Oxford College of Marketing Celebrates 96% Pass Rate in July CIPR Assessment board

03/10/2024

Member Post - Oxford Professional Education

Oxford College of Marketing is proud to announce an exceptional set of results from the recent Chart…

New Honda Bolton Head of Business

18/06/2024

Member Post - Swansway Motor Group

Swansway Motor Group would like to congratulate long-standing team member Aaron Keating on his recen…

Chassen Park gets a Life Saving Defibrillator

10/06/2024

Member Post - Energy Gain UK

A new defibrillator has been installed at Abbotsfield Park, known locally as Chasen Park, adding to…

Are you a rising star in Greater Manchester?

26/02/2024

Member Post - GM Business Growth Hub

The search is on to find Greater Manchester's 100 rising stars of business.We’ve joined forces with…

One month to go until Manchester gets a spring clean with the arrival of The Manchester Cleaning Show 2024

15/02/2024

Member Post - Manchester Cleaning Show

There is only one month to go until the UK’s biggest cleaning trade show arrives in Manchester, brin…

Accelerating Cycling Culture: The Case for Modular Pumptracks in Greater Manchester's Urban Landscape

14/02/2024

Member Post - Dirt Factory

Manchester has proudly claimed the title of the first European Capital of Cycling. This recognition…

Go Electric Greater Manchester: Helping Greater Manchester Businesses Understand EVs

10/01/2024

Member Post - Marketing Manchester

To achieve Greater Manchester's net zero and air quality goals, we need more electric vehicles on ou…

Myth Busting – Work Experience - much more than photocopying and making tea!

13/12/2023

Member Post - Trafford College Group

Can you remember completing work experience? If so, can you remember it being meaningful? Like many…

Have you heard? Faster Britain is available across Greater Manchester

13/12/2023

Member Post - ITS Technology Group

Faster Britain is the UK’s leading business-grade full fibre network, helping to reshape the UK's di…

Award-winning training made free for Manchester SMEs to join pregnancy policy revolution

03/10/2023

Member Post - Tommy’s

Small and medium sized businesses in and around Manchester are being urged to sign up for free to a…

Xeinadin makes largest acquisition to date with Irish accountancy & wealth management firm Quintas

21/09/2023

Member Post - Xeinadin Group

Xeinadin Group, one of the leading professional services groups in the UK & Ireland, has made a…

Having Trouble Getting the Workforce Engaged in the Digital Era?

08/07/2023

Member Post - Bistec Global Services

This is not going to be a problem anymore! Microsoft Viva product suit will be a great solution that…

Support your business goals to be diverse and inclusive!

24/05/2023

Member Post - Henshaws

Good afternoon,My name is Mel and I am the Fundraising Development Manager for a Sight Loss and Disa…

Bank of England Interest Rate Rise Reaction

02/02/2023

Member Post - University of Salford Business School

Commenting on the Bank of England's decision to raise the interest rate, Dr Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman…

Graduate Recruitment and Skills Survey 2023

01/02/2023

Member Post - Manchester Metropolitan University

This survey represents a unique collaboration of six industry bodies [Chartered Institute of Marketi…

BROUGHTON HOUSE HONOURS THE FALLEN AT REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY

21/11/2022

Member Post - Broughton House

Residents of Broughton House Veteran Care Village, relatives and staff joined senior regional Armed…

Major digital investment strategy unveiled by Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

21/11/2022

Member Post - Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors has unveiled a crucial investment as part o…

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