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Finalist Bolton Business Awards 2019

15/08/2019

Member Post - ActionCOACH North West

Bolton-based business coaching company and Lancashare member, ActionCOACH North West, has been nomin…

Pension Transfers – Your frequently asked questions.

15/08/2019

Member Post - Pension Works Limited

When considering a pension transfer, there may be a thousand questions running through your mind tha…

GET DRENCHED FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

15/08/2019

Member Post - Bridge Creative Ltd

Wigan based Aqua Safety Showers International is asking you all to get doused for Macmillan Cancer S…

Consultation on Higher Education

15/08/2019

Member Post - Department for Education

On 8 July the Department for Education (DfE) launched a consultation on Higher Technical Education (…

“Employees shouldn’t be able to derail operations,” phishing expert warns

14/08/2019

Member Post - UKFast

A cybersecurity specialist and penetration tester has cautioned businesses against relying on human …

Employment Law Changes Impacting Payroll

14/08/2019

Member Post - Payescape

Each year regulations change that can often affect payroll. In 2019 there are several changes labour…

Chamber joins forces with Sannam S4, India market specialist

13/08/2019

Greater Manchester Chamber is working in partnership with Sannam S4, an award-winning India market e…

Using Technology to Simplify Payroll

12/08/2019

Member Post - Payescape

Managing payroll can be a complex undertaking, with different employee types, pension schemes, and t…

Automating Payroll for Accountants

12/08/2019

Member Post - Payescape

For Accountants managing client payroll, you know it can be both challenging and frustrating at the …

On the Highway To Sustainable Growth

12/08/2019

Member Post - Mike Pye + Co

“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – James Cash Penney …

Why one-off IT support actually costs you more

12/08/2019

Member Post - Mike Pye + Co

With the rising role of technology in our lives, digital support becomes an essential consideration …

Are employers really switched onto wellbeing? Six key insights from our roundtable events

12/08/2019

Member Post - British Chambers of Commerce

British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have been working with Aviva to host a series of roundtable event…

Costly HR Admin Mistakes to Avoid

12/08/2019

Member Post - Payescape

Human Resources administration is time-consuming and often a manual process. Making sure your HR tea…

UK businesses reliant on EU imports ‘not even close to ready’ for no-deal Brexit

12/08/2019

Member Post - goexporting.com

An alarming number of UK businesses reliant on imports from the EU to operate are falling behind in …

BCC/DHL: Give UK businesses the confidence they need to trade internationally

12/08/2019

Many UK exporters are treading water at a time of deep uncertainty, according to the latest Quarterl…

Three Reasons to consider Belgium

12/08/2019

Even though it the smallest but most populated country in Europe, Belgium is a place of choice in th…

MAG and HS2 see high speed link to the North as key for a connected, global Britain.

12/08/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airports Group

Charlie Cornish, CEO of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), met on Friday with HS2 Ltd CEO, Mark Thurst…

RECORD QUARTER FOR PARETO

12/08/2019

Member Post - Pareto Financial Planning

Pareto Financial Planning has enjoyed a bumper start to its latest financial year, with an influx of…

EXPANDING BUSINESS IN APPEAL TO ‘TYRED’ GARAGE OWNERS

09/08/2019

Member Post - Tyreoo

A thriving East Lancashire Auto Fast Fit centre is looking to secure more garages as part of its exp…

Stockport Homes Group named Triple Finalist in National Awards

09/08/2019

Member Post - Stockport Homes Group

Stockport Homes Group has been named as a triple finalist in this year’s national 24housing Awards. …

LAURA LEADS THE WAY AS SOLICITOR FOR THE ELDERLY

09/08/2019

Member Post - Bromleys

Laura Stansfield, the head of Tameside law firm Bromleys’ Wills, Probate and Planning for the Future…

Non-Stop Manchester

09/08/2019

Member Post - Harvey Lawrence

Harvey Lawrence was out and about in Manchester this week, a market we have operated in for almost 2…

Octagon Theatre launches new project to work with older people in Bolton to combat loneliness

09/08/2019

Member Post - Octagon Theatre

The Octagon are thrilled to announce a new two-year project, REACT, to work with older people in Bol…

What are the perks of racehorse ownership?

09/08/2019

Member Post - Hope Eden Racing

While owning a racehorse can be a far-out idea for the majority of people, the luxurious benefits of…

Take action now if you’re relying on cloud synching services to back up your data

08/08/2019

Member Post - The PC Support Group

If you’re assuming that your cloud synching and sharing services, such as Dropbox or Google Drive, a…

Self-Employed? How To Make The Most Out Of The Quiet Months

08/08/2019

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

The summer presents somewhat of a dry spell for many self-employed workers. The kids are off, decisi…

UKFast-Inspired Startup Announces 20 New Jobs

07/08/2019

Member Post - UKFast

A product launched by Manchester tech firm UKFast in 2017 has surpassed growth forecasts to become a…

Has the closure of Whaley Bridge hit your business?

07/08/2019

Member Post - GMCC

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy wants to hear from any business that h…

Wardship and Forced Marriage Protection Orders thrust into the spotlight

06/08/2019

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

It is rare that such applications make the news, especially by very high-profile applicants. Howev…

PFI Group acquires Shades Graphics, Stockport

06/08/2019

Member Post - PFI Sign Solutions

Manchester based, PFI Group are delighted to announce the acquisition of Shades Graphics of Stockpor…

Door4 appoints new executives

05/08/2019

Member Post - Door4 Ltd

North West agency Door4 has appointed two digital marketing executives. Keeley Davies and Olivia Bre…

People’s History Museum mark 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre

05/08/2019

Member Post - People's History Museum

This year, People’s History Museum (PHM) in Manchester is commemorating the 200th anniversary of the…

VICTORIA HOUSE ACQUIRED BY PROGRESSIVE LIVING DEVELOPMENTS

05/08/2019

Member Post - Progressive Living Developments

Manchester-based Progressive Living Developments has acquired Victoria House, a 13,000 sq ft office …

Gaddum's Work With Young Carers Featured on TV

05/08/2019

Member Post - Gaddum

Greater Manchester charity, Gaddum is pleased to announce that their work with young carers in Salfo…

CBD merchants deserves better payment solution providers

05/08/2019

Member Post - Fibonatix

CBD merchants are enjoying unprecedented levels of consumer demand across the UK, yet major payment …

Arbitration Agreements: Don’t Let The Clock Strike Midnight!

04/08/2019

Member Post - BROOKE CHAMBERS

It is often too easy for those engaged in international trade and commerce to be tempted to leave di…

Utility Bidder named as one of Europe’s best in first ever ‘Ones to Watch’ list

02/08/2019

Member Post - Utility Bidder

Utility Bidder has been named as ‘One to Watch’ in Europe in a list of business excellence published…

Double win for Utility Bidder at TELCA 2019

02/08/2019

Member Post - Utility Bidder

Utility Bidder has won ‘Best Customer Service’ for SME customers and ‘Consultancy of the Year’ at t…

Should You Consider Delaying Taking Your Pension?

02/08/2019

Member Post - Pension Works Limited

If you are counting down the days, weeks, months and years until your retirement day, you may want t…

GRAHAM Completes Weavers Quay Residential Development for Manchester Life Development Company

02/08/2019

Member Post - Graham Construction

Leading contractor, GRAHAM has completed building work at Weavers Quay – the waterfront build-to-ren…

National Retraining Scheme

02/08/2019

Member Post - Department for Education

The Department for Education is developing a National Retraining Scheme to help prepare adults for t…

LSH AUTO UK OPENS THE UK’S FIRST MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOHAUS IN STOCKPORT

01/08/2019

Member Post - LSH Auto UK

LSH Auto UK, part of the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealership (LSH International), has officiall…

VOA Business Plan Shows Government Agency “Living in Cloud Cuckoo Land” Says Colliers

01/08/2019

Member Post - Colliers

The new VOA (Valuation Office Agency) business plan and annual report, just published, gives a rose …

£31m added to regional economy

01/08/2019

Member Post - Business Enterprise Fund

A Greater Manchester Chamber member has announced it has boosted the region’s economy by £31m in the…

Clough & Willis adds to Residential Property team with new appointment

01/08/2019

Member Post - Clough & Willis

Bury and Bolton based law firm Clough & Willis has grown its Residential Property team with the …

Aqua Design Group give Stockport businesses a real boost with #PromoteStockport networking!

01/08/2019

Member Post - Aqua Design Group

With the success that Stockport creative Aqua Design Group has had on social media, particularly Twi…

Five ways you can still build up a decent retirement fund in your 40s

01/08/2019

Member Post - Pension Works Limited

For most people in their 40s, retirement seems a distant dream, but you may have started to think ab…

Do-it-yourself Probate

01/08/2019

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

Could you make a personal application for a grant of probate? The simple answer is yes. It is possib…

Chamber Member Sets National Standard

31/07/2019

Member Post - Adrian Ashton

Chamber Member Adrian Ashton has gained acclaim from the national Institute of Small Business and En…

WHN's Rossendale Hospice charity golf day is above par

31/07/2019

Member Post - Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall Solicitors

Fundraising was no handicap for 80 golfers who raised £7,000 for Rossendale Hospice by competing in …

Hallidays promote team members

31/07/2019

Member Post - Hallidays Group Limited

Hallidays, Stockport announce the promotion to director of two of their Client Managers, Paul Richar…

MANCHESTER AIRPORT LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO SHOWCASE HOW IT IS MORE THAN AN AIRPORT

31/07/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airport

Some of the North’s most-loved attractions, high-flying businesses and world-famous institutions are…

Stockwell Safety Announces Upcoming Courses

31/07/2019

Member Post - Stockwell Safety

Stockwell Safety is excited to announce up-coming Nebosh National General Certificate courses in Sto…

Have Your Say on the Future of the National Living Wage

31/07/2019

Member Post - Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

The National Living Wage (NLW) is on course to meet its target of 60% of median earnings next year. …

New Brexit Guidance Published

30/07/2019

Member Post - Freeths

New ACAS guidance has been published on the potential impact of Brexit on workplaces. It links to t…

Get Involved with Manchester Jazz Festival's 25th Birthday

30/07/2019

Member Post - Manchester Jazz Festival

Your business could be involved in the 25th birthday celebrations of Manchester Jazz Festival (mjf),…

Venues + Events Live Manchester Launches in September

30/07/2019

Member Post - Venues + Events Live

Following the huge success of the London exhibition, Venues + Events Live Manchester is launching in…

‘Strictly Kuits’ raises money for Manchester charities

30/07/2019

Member Post - Kuits Solicitors

Commercial law firm Kuits hosted a charity dance fundraising event in July, which saw nine team memb…

DIT North West Trade Mission Programme

30/07/2019

Member Post - DIT North West

DIT North West is hosting a variety of different Trade Missions over the coming months. You can see …

New German Packaging Register starts legal enforcement

30/07/2019

The German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce warns that the newly created German Packaging …

Market Spotlight: China

30/07/2019

China is the largest economy in the world, if measured in purchasing price parity terms, according t…

Cowgills appointed to support Investar Property Group

29/07/2019

Member Post - Cowgills

Accountancy and business advisory firm Cowgills has been appointed to support residential property d…

Entrepreneurial approach recognition for Stockport Homes Group

29/07/2019

Member Post - Stockport Homes

Over 100 organisations from across the UK entered this year’s APSE Awards – with only the very best …

Recapturing the lost hour of the day

29/07/2019

Member Post - In Professional Development

In>Professional Development are educating on effective leadership and time management to give you…

Women in Housing finalists at Stockport Homes

29/07/2019

Member Post - Stockport Homes Group

Kate Crowther, Customer Safety manager at Stockport Homes Group, and Natalie Fleming, Development Fi…

Stockport Business Award shortlist for SHG

29/07/2019

Member Post - Stockport Homes Group

The shortlist has been announced for the 2019 Stockport Business Awards which saw over 80 Businesses…

Can you protect your business from Brexit by setting up a company in the European Union?

29/07/2019

Member Post - PeC Consult Ltd.

With just under 100 days until the next UK departure date in one way or another from the European Un…

Easy ways to avoid an IT disaster in this hot weather

26/07/2019

Member Post - The PC Support Group

Whilst we have all been enjoying the recent heatwave, our computer equipment definitely has not. Wh…

Homemade Wills

26/07/2019

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

Could you make your own will? The simple answer is ‘yes’. However, more importantly, should you? …

Northcoders shows commitment to diversity in tech with new deferred payment scheme for women and gender minorities

25/07/2019

Member Post - Northcoders

Northcoders - the coding bootcamp for the North – is launching a new “Study Now, Pay Later” initiati…

Start saving money NOW by switching to VoIP before BT switches you off

25/07/2019

Member Post - The PC Support Group

One characteristic that successful businesspeople display time and time again is the ability to see …

Incom-CNS Group Scoop Another Award Win At 'FutureConnect'

24/07/2019

Member Post - Incom-CNS Group

Celebrations all round at Incom-CNS' Manchester HQ after the business is awarded ‘Collaborative Part…

Kuits advises menswear fashion brand on expansion

24/07/2019

Member Post - Kuits Solicitors

Commercial law firm Kuits has advised Richard Smith Bespoke on securing a new premises in Hale. Es…

Seneca Private Equity takes stake in North West Textiles business

24/07/2019

Member Post - Seneca Partners Limited

Seneca’s recently launched Private Equity division has completed its maiden transaction, taking a se…

Profits Grow Again at British Cloud Firm UKFast

24/07/2019

Member Post - UKFast

Cloud hosting firm UKFast continues to deliver market-leading growth, with audited 2018 accounts sho…

Developing a business growth strategy

24/07/2019

Member Post - DCS Solutions

One thing that all organisations have in common is the desire to be successful and drive growth. To …

HURST Reacts to the election of Boris Johnson as Conservative Party Leader

23/07/2019

Member Post - HURST

Commenting on the election of Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and the outlook for busines…

Eco start-up on a mission to fast-track community housing

23/07/2019

Member Post - Green Intelligence News

A new social enterprise aiming to simplify and fast-track community co-housing projects in the UK ha…

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS TAKE THE BISCUIT WITH APPOINTMENT BY FARMHOUSE BISCUITS LTD

23/07/2019

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Family-owned Farmhouse Biscuits Limited, supplier of high-quality biscuits to prestigious clients in…

MASH appoints Annie Emery as new CEO

23/07/2019

Member Post - MASH

MASH, a Manchester-based charity for female sex workers, has appointed Annie Emery to lead the organ…

Apprentify Takes The Stress And Expense Away From Recruiting An Apprentice

23/07/2019

Member Post - Apprentify Ltd

When hiring a digital marketing apprentice, you want to be sure that they’re right for the role. Wit…

DTE CORPORATE FINANCE ADVISED PROSPECTS SERVICES LIMITED ON THE SALE OF SOUTH CERNEY OUTDOOR TO MANAGEMENT TEAM

22/07/2019

Member Post - DTE Business Advisers

DTE Corporate Finance acted as advisers to Prospects Services Limited, part of the Shaw Trust Charit…

Kuits top Chambers High Net Worth rankings

22/07/2019

Member Post - Kuits Solicitors

Commercial law firm Kuits has attained a Band 1 ranking in new listings released by legal directory …

Glaisyers Solicitors sees 40% revenue growth in six months following acquisition

19/07/2019

Member Post - Glaisyers Solicitors LLP

A long-established Manchester-headquartered law firm is celebrating like-for-like revenue growth of …

Are pension annuities a good option?

18/07/2019

Member Post - Pension Works Limited

Since pension freedoms, a pension annuity has experienced something of a drop in popularity. Income …

UKFast Expands Holiday Hunger Remit with 67,000 Meals

18/07/2019

Member Post - UKFast

As child poverty in Manchester spikes, the UKFast Community and Education Trust today announces it i…

Oddsphere Appoint New Director Damian Donnelly

17/07/2019

Member Post - Oddsphere Ltd

Following two years of organic expansion, Oddsphere has decided it's time to bring fresh meat to the…

San-iT Invest in Giant Office Extension to Support Future Business Growth

17/07/2019

Member Post - San-iT

San-iT was founded by Barry Lowe in 2007 and has been paving the way for digital transformation ever…

Manchester Data Centre Reports Record Results

17/07/2019

Member Post - TeleData UK

Manchester data centre operator TeleData UK Ltd, has reported achieving 77% of its 2019 new business…

Pure AV Introduces new Management Training Programme

17/07/2019

Member Post - Pure AV

A new Management Development Programme launched by Pure AV has produced its first graduates. The s…

How To Approach A Video Production Company

16/07/2019

Member Post - Galleon Studios Ltd

By 2020 80% of all web traffic will be video. As a forward-thinking company, you probably shoot or b…

Women in Media conference makes generous donation to MASH

16/07/2019

Member Post - MASH

The team behind the Women in Media Conference (WIM) has made a substantial donation to MASH followin…

CODE Beautiful wins Global Makeup Award

16/07/2019

Member Post - CODE Beautiful

CODE Beautiful has another award under its belt! Manchester born brand, CODE Beautiful is thrilled…

Book your Alpine Après Ski themed Christmas party at Victoria Warehouse and be in with the change to WIN a free ski trip!

16/07/2019

Member Post - Victoria Warehouse

Book your Alpine Après Ski themed Christmas party at Victoria Warehouse and be in with the change to…

Kuits advises on new restaurant concept in Manchester

16/07/2019

Member Post - Kuits Solicitors

Commercial law firm Kuits has advised the highly acclaimed Six by Nico restaurant on the licence for…

Sustainable Construction Magazine Launches

15/07/2019

Member Post - The Concrete Jungle Limited

The Concrete Jungle Limited, a UK construction blog, has launched its official sustainable construct…

Innovation Series with Tom Cheesewright, Applied Futurist and business growth expert

15/07/2019

Member Post - GMCC

Greater Manchester Chamber has teamed up with strategic partners, Freeths Solicitors, and accountant…

CTI Digital Expand Manchester HQ, Relocating to 13,000 sq ft in Two Express Building

15/07/2019

Member Post - CTI Digital

Manchester-based digital agency, CTI Digital, will relocate their head office to the newly refurbish…

Romania: What are the Trade and Investment Opportunities?

15/07/2019

Romania is a relatively young EU member state, having joined the European Union in 2007. The country…

Chamber staff attend launch of European Project

15/07/2019

Greater Manchester Chamber's Head of International Trade, Susana Cordoba, along with our Internation…

Regional Office Market Rents on the Rise

15/07/2019

Member Post - Colliers International

The UK regional office market has seen rental growth across Grade A space in the last 12 months, wit…

Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants

12/07/2019

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

In recent years, there have been conflicting authorities as to whether it is possible to sever parts…

5 pointers when selling to consumers online

12/07/2019

Member Post - Markel Law

Does your business sell to individual consumers? If so, read on… In today’s ever-increasing online…

Umbria to Utopia with Adventure Lumiere

11/07/2019

Member Post - Adventure Lumiere

Take two highly experienced award-winning photographers and a specialised Exhibition and Events Co-o…

We Love MCR Charity 5-A-Side

11/07/2019

Member Post - Incom-CNS Group

The Incom-CNS Group is excited to have been chosen to take part in a charity 5-a-side football tourn…

UKFast pens one-year extension with Sale Sharks

11/07/2019

Member Post - UKFast

Premiership Rugby side Sale Sharks has announced a one-year extension to the deal it has in place wi…

Chamber joins forces with key stakeholders to discuss the growth of Manchester

11/07/2019

With Manchester currently having the largest number of high-rise cranes in the UK and with devolutio…

Sync announces upcoming training courses

10/07/2019

Member Post - Sync

New Chamber Patron Sync is offering a range of Apple technical and Adobe design courses over the com…

Summer Socials by Grape and Grain Catering Co

09/07/2019

Member Post - Grape and Grain Catering Co.

Aahh. Don’t you just love the British Summer time? Giving you those lighter evenings; those warmer…

GRAHAM revenue stabilisation sets the platform for sustainable growth

09/07/2019

Member Post - Graham Construction

The financial year ending 31st March 2019 saw revenues at GRAHAM stabilise at £735m, after a number …

Self Assessment Tax Funding

09/07/2019

Member Post - Amiga Finance

In 1789 Benjamin Franklin wrote “……….nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” and …

Manchester's Malvern Group announce two senior promotions

09/07/2019

Member Post - LateRooms.com

The Malvern Group – owners of LateRooms.com and Super Break holidays – has announced two new senior …

Stock Exchange Hotel to open in November

09/07/2019

Member Post - Stock Exchange Hotel

Stock Exchange Hotel, one of Manchester’s most eagerly anticipated hotels, will be opening on 15th N…

S I SEALY APPOINTS THREE NEW TEAM MEMBERS

09/07/2019

Member Post - S I Sealy & Associates

Stockport based building services engineering design consultancy, S I Sealy & Associates has app…

How to manage the impact of Brexit on your business now!

08/07/2019

Member Post - PeC Consult Ltd.

Beyond the myriad of Brexit checklists that you may have come across so far, your business may alrea…

8 top tips for a successful R&D tax claim

08/07/2019

Member Post - Mitchell Charlesworth

The government is actively pushing UK companies to claim R&D tax relief, given they have a commi…

Manchester Central named ‘Best Conference Venue’ for the second consecutive year

08/07/2019

Member Post - Manchester Central

Manchester Central has been named ‘Best Conference Venue’ (over 1,250 theatre style) for the second …

Hallidays get on their bike to raise over £400 for Francis House Children's Hospice

08/07/2019

Member Post - Hallidays Group Limited

Hallidays team members Lizzi Rutter and Chelsea Peacock, both from Stockport, completed the Christie…

The Mere Golf Resort & Spa awarded 5 Bubbles by the Good Spa Guide

08/07/2019

Member Post - The Mere Golf Resort & Spa

The Mere Golf Resort & Spa, Knutsford, has been awarded its 5 Bubbles by the Good Spa Guide for …

2019 Country Focus – The United Kingdom

08/07/2019

Member Post - CRS

In the UK it is, of course, impossible to escape the ‘B word’. Every newspaper, TV report and most c…

Rowlinson Knitwear recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women

08/07/2019

Member Post - Rowlinson Knitwear

Stockport-based Rowlinson Knitwear has been recognised this week as the UK’s 5th Best Workplace™ for…

Nova trains project marks major milestone

08/07/2019

Member Post - TransPennine Express

Last Friday (5th July 2019) marked a major milestone for rail customers across the North and Scotlan…

WATES STRENGTHENS FRAMEWORK PRESENCE WITH INTERNAL PROMOTION

08/07/2019

Member Post - Wates

Leading contractor, Wates Construction, has made a move to bolster its position on a range of region…

World leading housing research facility to be built in Salford

05/07/2019

Member Post - University of Salford

A STATE-of the art energy and buildings research facility will be built at the University of Salford…

PRIVATE CLIENT SPECIALIST JOINS BRABNERS

05/07/2019

Member Post - Brabners

Leading independent legal practice Brabners has strengthened its private client team with the appoin…

Free Travel for Bury College Students

05/07/2019

Member Post - Bury College

From this September, it will be even easier to travel to and from Bury College as Greater Manchester…

Bookings now live for Manchester Airport’s private terminal, PremiAir

05/07/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airport

Passengers can now book Manchester Airport’s new private terminal, PremiAir, with packages starting …

‘Carbon neutral film studio’ opens doors in Stockport

05/07/2019

Member Post - Green Intelligence News

A 30-year-old film studio in Stockport is being transformed into a groundbreaking project featuring …

Attract more leads through your social media marketing

05/07/2019

Member Post - Time54 Marketing

According to statista.com, the number of users on social media in 2019 is around 2.8 billion. With t…

Increase your website's Google ranking - a practical guide to SEO

05/07/2019

Member Post - Time54 Marketing

Search engine optimisation, what’s it all about? And should you invest your marketing budget into it…

Massive expansion for company after Wigan Pier move

05/07/2019

Member Post - Interact

A customer service business based in Wigan Borough is creating hundreds of new jobs after moving to …

DTE Corporate Finance strengthens team with two new appointments in Manchester office

05/07/2019

Member Post - DTE Business Advisers

Following a period of growth in the business, DTE Corporate Finance is delighted to announce two new…

Passengers set to benefit from new contactless payments on Metrolink

05/07/2019

Member Post - Transport for Greater Manchester

Metrolink passengers across Greater Manchester are set to benefit from a new and easy-to-use contact…

B&M Waste Services pledge their support to Plastic Free July

05/07/2019

Member Post - B&M Waste Services

Carbon-Neutral B&M Waste Services are celebrating a plastic free July. Plastic Free July is a g…

BARINGS AGREES FIRST DEAL AT ITS 180,000 SQ FT LANDMARK OFFICE DEVELOPMENT

05/07/2019

Member Post - Barings

Barings, one of the world’s largest diversified real estate investment managers, has agreed its firs…

MIDSHIRE SEES BHF SCIENCE IN ACTION

05/07/2019

Member Post - Midshire®

National managed print service provider Midshire® is thrilled to announce that on Tuesday 2nd July i…

Hundreds of Manchester Guides and Scouts take on Digital Challenge

04/07/2019

Member Post - UKFast

A year after the launch of the UKFast Digital Challenge badge, 300 Guides and Scouts from across Gre…

PARKVIA ANNOUNCES LANDMARK WIN WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS’ OWNER, AND GLOBAL AIRLINE GIANT, IAG

04/07/2019

Member Post - ParkVia

Manchester-based airport parking leader, ParkVia, has won a competitive tender to be appointed the o…

TRP appointed to £15m Wirral Waters care home plan

04/07/2019

Member Post - TRP Consulting

Leading structural engineering specialist TRP Consulting has been appointed to help create a state-o…

STOCKPORT OFFICE DEMAND CONTINUES TO BLOSSOM

04/07/2019

Member Post - Orbit Developments

It’s not only Frogs that are making the jump into Stockport town centre this year, as Orbit Developm…

Hanson Springs on course to hit £28m turnover as its springs are to used protect buildings against earthquakes

04/07/2019

Member Post - Hanson Springs

A North West manufacturer is on course for record turnover as its spring technology is being used to…

TransPennine Express introduce automated compensation for customers

04/07/2019

Member Post - TransPennine Express

Train company TransPennine Express (TPE) has made it even easier and speeded up the time it takes fo…

Manchester Airport and Ryanair are giving you the chance to win free flights to mark 25 years of the airline operating from Manchester!

04/07/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport and Ryanair are giving people the chance to win free flights to celebrate the air…

Jennie Henley appointed RNCM Director of Programmes

04/07/2019

Member Post - GMCC

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is delighted to announce that Dr Jennie Henley (pictured)…

Crowe calls on export agencies to promote North West to the world

04/07/2019

Member Post - Crowe

National audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe is calling on the Northern Powerhouse and the gove…

The Spa at the Midland helps Manchester Students get ready for work with new Peak Performance Package

04/07/2019

Member Post - The Midland

With over 85,000 students, Manchester has a plethora of exciting new talent graduating each summer. …

MAG CONTINUES TO GROW DESPITE BREXIT UNCERTAINTY

04/07/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airports Group

MAG, the UK’s leading airport group, today reports its audited full-year results for the period 1st …

Find an IT company who really understands your business and they will add real value

04/07/2019

Member Post - The PC Support Group

If you look at any service providers’ sales and marketing material, there’ll probably be warm and co…

Sharpening Manchester Businesses with razorblue IT solutions

03/07/2019

Member Post - razorblue Group

North East based IT company razorblue have recently expanded their operations to the North West, fol…

UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS AND AUDIO-VIDEO SPECIALISTS IN £27m MERGER

03/07/2019

Member Post - Pennine (part of the Nycomm group)

Bury-headquartered communications specialist Pennine and Salford audio-video specialist Videonations…

BEF names Steph Cooper as their new Investment Manager for Greater Manchester

03/07/2019

Member Post - Business Enterprise Fund

Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) are pleased to announce the appointment of Steph Cooper as their Inve…

Alliance Learning Celebrates 27th Annual Awards Evening

03/07/2019

Member Post - GMCC

Apprentices and employers from across the North West had cause for celebration when they attended th…

Manchester’s Global eCommerce Platform Rockets in First Year

03/07/2019

Member Post - UKFast

A string of significant deals sees Manchester-based eCommerce platform Mercarto deliver seven-figure…

Therapy First Expands Business

03/07/2019

Member Post - Therapy First

Chamber members, Therapy First Physiotherapy, based in Media City UK, celebrated the launch of their…

Market Spotlight: Belgium

02/07/2019

Belgium is one of the smallest and most densely populated countries in Europe, bordering France, Ger…

Technology Students to Inspire Future Cyber Workforce

02/07/2019

Member Post - IN4.0 Group

An initiative aimed at inspiring young people to pursue a career in technology has recruited five un…

Pegasus Airlines launches daily flights from Manchester

01/07/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airport

Leading low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines launched scheduled flights between Manchester Airport and …

Gaddum and JT Blair’s partnership

01/07/2019

Member Post - Gaddum

Greater Manchester charity, Gaddum has announced the change of the administration and support to JT …

Oman Air celebrates second anniversary of its Manchester operations

01/07/2019

Member Post - Oman Air

Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman started its operations to Manchester in 2017…

As banks scale back, small businesses turn to specialist lenders

01/07/2019

Member Post - ExWorks Capital

Banks are abandoning smaller companies in light of regulatory burdens and global economic uncertaint…

WATES LEADS DEBATE ON SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GROWTH IN GREATER MANCHESTER

01/07/2019

Member Post - Wates

Leading contractor, Wates Construction, has launched a fresh drive to support the sustainable growth…

Chamber Invites Patron IT Lab to educate members on the latest cyber threats

01/07/2019

The 25th July 2019 saw a who’s who line up of Manchester’s cybersecurity world come together to deli…

New additive and digital manufacturing hub funded by Morson Group

01/07/2019

Member Post - University of Salford

The University of Salford and Morson Group has launched two new facilities featuring the latest indu…

Sync Announced as New Chamber Patron

01/07/2019

Sync has become a Patron of Greater Manchester Chamber. Sync works with businesses and educational…

Five new legal hires at fast-growing Glaisyers

01/07/2019

Member Post - Glaisyers Solicitors

Manchester and London-based Glaisyers Solicitors has made five new hires to support its strategy for…

Retail rental declines in North West among the highest in UK

28/06/2019

Member Post - Colliers International

The retail sector in the North West of England suffered among the highest rental declines in the UK …

UKFast Trust Donates £50,000 to Mayor’s Homeless Drive

28/06/2019

Member Post - UKFast

Manchester technology firm UKFast has donated £50,000 to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s hom…

CQC rate Spire Manchester Hospital as 'Outstanding'

28/06/2019

Member Post - Spire Manchester Hospital

Spire Manchester Hospital has just been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating following an inspection by t…

PFLEIDERER RELOCATES UK OFFICE INTO GREENWAY HOUSE

27/06/2019

Member Post - Orbit Developments

One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of engineered wood based and surface finished products has mov…

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS CLOSE GENDER PAY GAP TO NEAR PERFECT 50-50 BALANCE BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE STAFF REMUNERATION

27/06/2019

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Accountants and business advisors Beever and Struthers have achieved an almost perfect 50-50 split i…

The launch of the UK's only sustainable construction magazine

26/06/2019

Member Post - Advance TM Group Ltd

The Concrete Jungle Limited, a UK construction blog, is launching its official sustainable construct…

Vaioni Scoops Prestigious Connectivity Award

26/06/2019

Member Post - Vaioni

Multi-Award-Winning Network Operator, Vaioni, scoops yet another prestigious award, at this years' C…

Skills Development Partnership Formed to Nurture Engineering Talent

26/06/2019

Member Post - IN4.0 Group

IN4.0 Group and The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) are delighted to announce that t…

Save your business from the impact of downtime

26/06/2019

Member Post - The PC Support Group

Downtime is one of those dreaded words that gives business owners and managers nightmares. When some…

Entries now open for the 2019 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 awards

25/06/2019

Member Post - Deloitte

Entries are now open for the 22nd annual Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 awards. The awards rank and …

New data highlights procurement’s ongoing struggle to adopt latest tech

25/06/2019

Member Post - Odesma

Just 4% of businesses are prioritising automation and mechanisation in their procurement processes. …

Feelgood celebrates 25 years of award-winning theatre with summer show

25/06/2019

Member Post - Feelgood

Following their triumphal return to Heaton Park in 2016, Feelgood celebrate their 25th anniversary y…

Bolton based A Year of Dates win coveted Autumn Fair space from Theo Pathitis

25/06/2019

Member Post - A Year of Dates

A small Bolton company that makes occasions extra-special has won a showcase for itself at a prestig…

Cowgills Wealth tees off with Old Links Golf Club Sponsorship

25/06/2019

Member Post - Cowgills

Cowgills Wealth has agreed a two-year deal to support Bolton Old Links Golf Club as main club sponso…

Is your Inheritance Protected?

24/06/2019

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

Where a person has been promised an interest in a property and has upon reliance of that promise inc…

Freeths share update on navigating claims of unfair dismissal due to a disability

24/06/2019

Member Post - Freeths

Strategic Partners, Freeths Solicitors, share an update on navigating claims of unfair dismissal due…

STOCKPORT FIRM RECEIVES DRONE BREAD DELIVERY AND JOINS CAMPAIGN TO RISE UP AGAINST PLASTIC

24/06/2019

Member Post - Starkey Hearing Technologies

Looking at ways to reduce their own plastic footprint, Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Suzie Bryant to…

Manchester revealed to be the top city in the UK outside London for digital technology

24/06/2019

Member Post - Greater Manchester Combined Authority

A new census, published today by The Data City, reveals that Manchester is the top city in the UK ou…

WORKFORCE APPOINTS MARK MILLS AS CHAIRMAN

24/06/2019

Member Post - Workforce People Solutions

An ambitious recruitment business is primed for its next phase of growth after appointing serial ent…

Fresh New Look for Cumbrian Footwear Pioneers

24/06/2019

Member Post - Nublue

inov-8 has unveiled their brand-new homepage, designed and developed by the north-west based eCommer…

VIRGIN ATLANTIC AND AIR FRANCE – KLM PARTNER TO ENHANCE BLUEBIZ PROGRAMME IN UK

21/06/2019

Member Post - Virgin Atlantic Airways

Virgin Atlantic have partnered with Air France – KLM to enhance the award-winning bluebiz SME corpor…

Manchester Central’s venue team recognised at AEO Awards

21/06/2019

Member Post - Manchester Central

The Manchester Central team are celebrating after being recognised as ‘the best venue team’ at the A…

Virgin Atlantic launches new Manchester-LA service

21/06/2019

Member Post - Virgin Atlantic Airways

Virgin Atlantic has launched a Virgin Atlantic Manchester-Los Angeles LAX service, flying three time…

Wellbeing specialists to celebrate 20th anniversary with a huge event in their home city

21/06/2019

Member Post - Robertson Cooper

Professor Cary Cooper (pictured) has been advising governments, institutions and businesses on stres…

Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund Launch

21/06/2019

Member Post - Greater Manchester Combined Authority

The £3 million Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund will be launched tomorrow (25 June 2019). The aim…

Returners Fund Offers Support to SMEs

21/06/2019

The Greater Manchester Returners Fund (GMRF), led by GMCVO and delivered in partnership with Greater…

BRIDGEWATER HOME CARE SHORTLISTED FOR THREE 2019 E3 BUSINESS AWARDS

21/06/2019

Member Post - Bridgewater Home Care

Wigan based dementia care specialist, Bridgewater Home Care has been shortlisted as a finalist in th…

KTG Angels

21/06/2019

Member Post - KTG Social Care

Do you remember “Charlies Angels”, three women working in a private detective agency in Los Angeles,…

Poynton Brass Band Senior Cup Success

20/06/2019

Member Post - Vernon Building Society

The Vernon Building Society Poynton Brass Band battled against 20 other bands in the British Open Sp…

HELP TACKLE HOMELESSNESS IN OLDHAM

20/06/2019

Member Post - Riverside

Real Change Oldham – a pioneering new initiative aimed at helping people in the borough who are home…

PUPILS FROM STOCKPORT TO SUNDERLAND ENJOY MANCHESTER AIRPORT’S CHILDREN’S BOOK

20/06/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airport

As Manchester Airport’s 80th birthday year comes to a close, the northern hub has released a video o…

B&M Waste Services support local football club, New Ferry Rangers

20/06/2019

Member Post - B&M Waste Services

Further supporting the local areas in which they operate, waste management company, B&M Waste Se…

2,000 school children set to take part in the Greater Manchester School Games

20/06/2019

Member Post - GreaterSport

Over 2,000 young people will be taking part in the 2019 Greater Manchester Summer School Game on Wed…

Memory of journalist honoured by family challenge

20/06/2019

Member Post - St Ann's Hospice

The memory of a respected Bramhall journalist who volunteered for St Ann's Hospice is being honoured…

Crowe named leading charity auditor for 11th consecutive year

20/06/2019

Member Post - Crowe

For the 11th consecutive year, national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe has been named the …

CTI Digital appoints new Finance Director

20/06/2019

Member Post - CTI Digital

CTI Digital have appointed a new Finance Director, to drive their financial growth and acquisition s…

Changing the landscape of construction through education

20/06/2019

Member Post - A McCulley Construction & Contracting ltd

A McCulley Construction & Contracting ltd is reinvesting back into the community and is now the …

Think Design unveil user-friendly website for award winning restaurant Nutters

19/06/2019

Member Post - Think Design Manchester Ltd

Leading Bury creative agency Think Design is calling on business owners to place more emphasis on th…

The Manchester College announced as T Level provider from 2021

19/06/2019

Member Post - The Manchester College

The Manchester College has been officially been named as a further education provider of T Levels fr…

One day working week is all we need to get mental health benefits of work

19/06/2019

Member Post - University of Salford

Latest research has revealed that up to eight hours of paid work a week significantly boosts mental …

Nublue sponsors The Fashion Network’s eCommerce Summit

19/06/2019

Member Post - Nublue

North-west ecommerce agency and hosting provider Nublue are preparing to exhibit at the eCommerce Su…

Norwegian announces new route from Manchester to Bergen

19/06/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airport

Norwegian is expanding its Scandinavian network at Manchester Airport with the addition of a new non…

Annual Dinner Celebrates the Past and Looks to the Future

19/06/2019

This year’s Annual Business Dinner was extra special as 2019 marks the Chamber’s 225th anniversary. …

Government backs Greater Manchester’s accelerated plans for carbon neutral living by 2038

19/06/2019

Member Post - Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester’s ambitious and ground-breaking plans to become the UK’s leading green and digita…

SME Professionals get together at the Chamber to learn about the Manchester Metropolitan University’s High Growth Programme

18/06/2019

Member Post - GMCC

Thought provoking, challenging and extremely valuable was just some of the feedback we received from…

Regional Performance in International Trade

18/06/2019

The headlines of the last few days have been dominated by the trade war between the US and China, wa…

Why Dubai is a great location for business

18/06/2019

Dubai is one of the seven Emirates that makes up the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is the most heav…

Is Your Business an Export Success Story?

18/06/2019

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) launched its flagship Chamber Business Awards at London Stock…

New E-Z Cert Workshop

18/06/2019

Following the success of our last E-Z Cert workshop in May helping companies to process their export…

What you need to complete a Certificate of Origin

18/06/2019

European Community Certificates of Origin show where goods are being exported from and the European …

The PC Support Group Wins Best SME IT Support Business 2019

18/06/2019

Member Post - The PC Support Group

Local IT & telephony provider and Chamber member, The PC Support Group, has been unveiled as the…

Completion of Dakar-Senegal Project

17/06/2019

Member Post - Coating Consultants Limited

Coating Consultants Limited has successfully completed the Regional Express Train Project at Dakar, …

Prostate Cancer UK Offers Advice to Businesses

17/06/2019

Member Post - Prostate Cancer UK

Most of the awareness work Prostate Cancer UK does is delivered by volunteers with a personal experi…

Three new hires underpin growth at Lancashire law firm

17/06/2019

Member Post - Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall Solicitors

A trio of key specialist appointments will help drive strategic expansion at Lancashire law firm Woo…

COATINGS COMPANY NORTHPOINT BECOMES EMPLOYEE-OWNED

17/06/2019

Member Post - HURST

A coatings company with 85 staff has adopted the John Lewis and Richer Sounds model by becoming empl…

TransPennine Express to offer free days out for families in need

17/06/2019

Member Post - First TransPennine Express

TransPennine Express (TPE) has teamed up with the Family Holiday Association to give disadvantaged f…

WSP Responds to Greater Manchester Local Industrial Strategy

17/06/2019

Member Post - WSP

Mark Hurley, Head of Planning, WSP, responds to the Local Industrial Strategy for Greater Manchester…

Maxwell redevelopment to create cultural hub for Salford

17/06/2019

Member Post - University of Salford

An ambitious project to revive a famous and historic music venue and create a modern cultural hub an…

Manchester Central welcomes new Director of Finance and Corporate Services

17/06/2019

Member Post - Manchester Central

Irene Hamilton joins Manchester Central as Director of Finance and Corporate Services. In her new ro…

RNCM PRiSM awarded prestigious Research England E3 funding

17/06/2019

Member Post - The Royal Northern College of Music

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has been awarded £914,000 from Research England’s Expandi…

Qatar Airways goes triple daily at Manchester Airport

17/06/2019

Member Post - Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, is increasing its flight frequency from Mancheste…

Lancashire Cricket Club partners with global electronics brand Samsung

17/06/2019

Member Post - Lancashire Cricket Club

Lancashire Cricket Club is delighted to announce a new partnership with Samsung, as Official Display…

Preston Exhibition Solutions Specialist Sign Nublue for New Website

17/06/2019

Member Post - Nublue

Display and exhibition solutions company Display Wizard are taking the plunge into upgrading to Mage…

Hallidays joins Xeinadin Group

17/06/2019

Member Post - Hallidays

175 Year-Old Award Winning Chartered Accountancy Practice Joins Xeinadin Group! Formed in 1843, Hal…

Bury College announces new apprenticeship delivery partnership

17/06/2019

Member Post - Bury College

Bury College is delighted to announce its new partnership with one of country’s largest apprenticesh…

PARKVIA’S BOOMING SUCCESS RECOGNISED WITH CELEBRATORY ACCOLADES

17/06/2019

Member Post - ParkVia

Manchester-based online parking reservation leader, ParkVia, has this week celebrated two significan…

NEW TOP TEAM AS THE TRANSLATION PEOPLE AIMS TO DOUBLE IN SIZE

17/06/2019

Member Post - The Translation People

Ambitious language services provider The Translation People has appointed a new management team as i…

Cut Costs, Boost Productivity and Grow Your Business with Office 365

14/06/2019

Member Post - The PC Support Group

So, let’s get to the point, would your business benefit from: Access to the latest and b…

GRAHAM launches ‘100 Day Challenge’ in health and wellbeing drive

13/06/2019

Member Post - Graham Construction

GRAHAM has launched a ‘100 Day Challenge’ to promote health and wellbeing across the company. The l…

Open Evening for Professional Qualifications

13/06/2019

Member Post - Oxford Professional Education Group

Oxford Professional Education Group are now delivering CIPS and CIM courses in the North West either…

Secarma Appoints Ex-military Ethical Hacker as Technical Director

13/06/2019

Member Post - UKFast

Cybersecurity firm Secarma Ltd has appointed an influential ex-military cybersecurity expert as Tech…

Technology Entrepreneurs Come Together to Nurture Industry 4.0 Champions

13/06/2019

Member Post - IN4.0 Group

IN4.0 Group and Valuechain Technology are delighted to announce that they are working in partnership…

HL: Celebrating 18 years of success

12/06/2019

Member Post - Harvey Lawrence

Harvey Lawrence celebrates 18 years in business this month. As a well-known construction recruitment…

Unlimited Potential wins award for dedication to real Living Wage

12/06/2019

Member Post - Unlimited Potential

At the national Living Wage Champion Awards, Unlimited Potential was recognised for its role in lead…

The Together Trust's Wendy Coomer awarded MBE

12/06/2019

Member Post - Together Trust

Wendy Coomer, former Chairman of the board of trustees for the Together Trust, has been awarded an M…

AIRPORT CALLS FOR FIRM COMMITMENT FROM GOVERNMENT AS IT REACHES 28.9M PASSENGERS

12/06/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airport

As the Government’s consultation on the future of UK aviation comes to a close in a matter of days, …

LSH AUTO UK TO LAUNCH UK’S FIRST MERCEDES-BENZ AUTOHAUS IN STOCKPORT

12/06/2019

Member Post - LSH Auto UK

LSH Auto UK, part of the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealership (LSH International), will open the…

Do I Need To Make A Second Payment On Account?

11/06/2019

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

For the uninitiated, you may be wondering what a ‘second payment on account’ is. If you’re a freelan…

The importance of clarity in Share Purchase Agreements and disclosure letters

11/06/2019

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

In the recent case of Persimmon Homes Limited v (1) Anthony John Hillier and (2) Colin Michael Creed…

North West of England has fourth highest concentration of gyms in UK

11/06/2019

Member Post - Colliers International

The North West of England has the fourth highest concentration of gyms in the UK, according to the l…

New Partner Appointment at Cowgills

10/06/2019

Member Post - Cowgills

Leading independent audit, accounting and business advisory firm, Cowgills, has appointed Alex Heske…

Bike initiative leads students to better career path

10/06/2019

Member Post - St Ann's Hospice

A social enterprise is leading students who repair bikes towards a better career path. Stockport-ba…

Rochdale Business Awards Launched

10/06/2019

Member Post - Rochdale Business Awards

The Rochdale Business Awards Launch Lunch was held last week (6th June). The event, which took plac…

Voice Mobile pioneer business mobile with EE 5G

10/06/2019

Member Post - Voice Mobile

5G is here, and it’s seriously fast. Voice Mobile are offering the UK’s very first 5G network and th…

The Lesser-Known Tax Changes That Might Impact You

10/06/2019

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

Following the start of a new tax year, it’s always useful to stay abreast of changes to your respons…

FULL OCCUPANCY AT NUMBER TWO LEAVES JUST ONE TO GO AT ORBIT’S CITY APPROACH SCHEME IN ECCLES

10/06/2019

Member Post - Orbit

A sustained programme of refurbishment and proactive tailoring of suite sizes to meet market demand …

IS IT A BIRD? IS IT A PLANE? NO, IT’S A COPIER ON A CRANE!

07/06/2019

Member Post - Midshire®

National managed print service provider Midshire® is excited to share that on Wednesday 29th May its…

Are you entitled to a free work force development plan?

07/06/2019

Member Post - GMCC

You could be entitled to a free work force development plan with one of our Business Skills advisors…

TeleData Sets a New Standard in Cloud Hosting

07/06/2019

Member Post - TeleData UK

Manchester data centre operator TeleData UK Ltd, has officially launched its new cloud hosting platf…

Don’t take the bait! Top tips to stop being caught in the phishing nets

06/06/2019

Member Post - The PC Support Group

We were about to give you the latest set of horror statistics about the boom in cybercrime and the h…

Public sector revenue growth accelerates for British cloud provider

06/06/2019

Member Post - UKFast

The fast-growing public sector arm of British cloud hosting firm UKFast Group Ltd is set to deliver …

NEW REGIONAL LEADERSHIP LINE-UP FOR WATES CONSTRUCTION

06/06/2019

Member Post - Wates Construction

Wates Construction has appointed David Saville as Business Unit Director for the North West in a str…

Quest Training Survey & Prize Draw

05/06/2019

Member Post - Quest

Quest is looking to improve and expand the services it offers, but to ensure it develops services th…

WDC Creative design for a new independent on the block

05/06/2019

Member Post - WDC Creative

WDC Creative, an interior design agency based in the Northern Quarter have worked with Utility, an i…

Can Robotic Process Automation (RPA) make life easy for Manufacturers?

05/06/2019

Member Post - Hoshin Kanri Advisory Ltd

Robotic Process Automation(RPA) helps manufacturers to become more efficient, improve customer sati…

Aqua Design Group has a lot of #WOW

05/06/2019

Member Post - Aqua Design Group

Stockport Creative Aqua Design Group won @Jacqueline_Gold #MOM (Men on Monday) Twitter award in Marc…

More membership organisations are choosing to use a paper magazine wrap solution

05/06/2019

Member Post - UK Engage

For many years polywrap has been the material of choice for membership organisations looking to post…

Festival of Business celebrates northern business and innovation

05/06/2019

Member Post - GMCC

The Northern Powerhouse and the Fourth Industrial Revolution topped the agenda at The Telegraph Fest…

WHN unveils new leadership team

05/06/2019

Member Post - Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall Solicitors

One of the region’s longest serving law firms is looking to a bright future after revealing a new le…

How To Make The 2019/20 Tax Year The Time Of Tax Savings As A Sole Trader

04/06/2019

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

A new tax year is officially underway. With it comes the opportunity for you to ensure that the next…

Outstanding Match for Talented Student

04/06/2019

Member Post - IN4.0 PLC

Dominic Howorth is an ambitious and enthusiastic undergraduate student, who alongside his studies wo…

Fund will help employers make job opportunities more accessible to Returners

04/06/2019

Member Post - GMCVO

The Greater Manchester Returners Fund, led by GMCVO and delivered in partnership with Greater Manche…

Lancashire agency partners with Canadian eCommerce platform Shopify

04/06/2019

Member Post - Nublue

Following their recent partnership with Shopware, eCommerce agency and managed hosting provider Nubl…

LAURA EARNS HER SPURS IN OLDER CLIENT CARE

04/06/2019

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

Laura Stansfield, the head of Bromleys’ Wills, Probate and Planning for the Future department, has b…

Warrington Students learn how to weather the storms of School

04/06/2019

Member Post - Raphatherapy services

Rapha Therapy Services partnered with Manchester Arts Charity Nicola Ministries through delivering e…

In Review: Meet the Expert 2019

03/06/2019

On May 17th, Greater Manchester Chamber held its annual Meet the Expert Event kindly sponsored by Th…

Cetus Solutions celebrates opening of new head office

03/06/2019

Member Post - Cetus Solutions

Cetus Solutions’ new home at The Quadrant in Trafford Park was officially opened last week at an exc…

Do I Need To Complete The Self Assessment? How To Know If You Have A Tax Return Due

03/06/2019

Member Post - GoSimpleTax

If you are classed as self-employed or have a source of untaxed income, you will be required to comp…

All smiles for Chamber Members, Ascroft Medical!

03/06/2019

Member Post - Ascroft Medical

Ascroft Medical, based in the centre of Oldham, are asking you to help them educate, motivate and co…

Stockport Homes Scoops Double Awards

31/05/2019

Member Post - Stockport Homes

The Northern Housing Awards celebrate and promote all the great things the Northern Powerhouse’s aff…

Cowgills sercure bright future for 400 year old building

31/05/2019

Member Post - Cowgills

Cowgills’ has secured funding for the conversion of one of Manchester’s most historic pubs, the Cros…

Stamp Duty and the Development of an Uninhabitable Property

31/05/2019

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

The case of Bewley vs HMRC (2019) has recently been determined in favour of developers, thereby savi…

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL IS ENTITLED TO ASSIST A DISABLED OR VULNERABLE PARTY

31/05/2019

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

The Court of Appeal in the case of Anderson -v- Turning Point Eespro has ruled that an Employment Tr…

World-renowned Ethical Hacker and NCSC Director to Protect Businesses from Hackers

31/05/2019

Member Post - UKFast

A former director of the government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and a world-renowned eth…

Data Experts: GDPR has Raised Public Awareness, but Still Work to be Done

31/05/2019

Member Post - UKFast

Data specialists claim that the last 12 months of GDPR have made businesses increasingly “data focus…

SMEs Accelerate to Success with Santander’s Business ‘MOTs’ at LLK

31/05/2019

Member Post - Linda Lewis Kitchens

Santander held a ‘Breakthrough Masterclass’ for SMEs at Linda Lewis Kitchens’ (LLK) head office in O…

AMAZON TEAM URGED TO SIGN UP FOR FUNDED TRAINING COURSES DURING LEARNING AT WORK WEEK

31/05/2019

Member Post - Amazon

The Amazon fulfilment centre in Manchester celebrated National Learning at Work Week (13 – 19 May) b…

New marketing agency launches for the hospitality & events sector

31/05/2019

Member Post - Tempt Marketing

Backed by leisure and tourism destination insights and consumer experience research, Tempt Marketing…

Employees dig deep for local nature reserve

31/05/2019

Member Post - Groundwork in Greater Manchester

Groundwork in Greater Manchester were supported by employees from Peel L&P to tidy up a local na…

Shipster Team Spread Wings in New Office

30/05/2019

Member Post - Oddsphere Ltd

Shipster has relocated to Carvers Warehouse in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Shipster has seen tr…

The Mere Golf Resort & Spa to launch Natura Bissé spa treatments and products

30/05/2019

Member Post - The Mere Golf Resort & Spa

The Mere Golf Resort & Spa, Knutsford, has partnered with Natura Bissé, a luxurious Spanish skin…

The Sky really is the limit for business coach Paul

30/05/2019

Member Post - ActionCOACH North West

For, as well as helping local businesses rocket to success, Paul is also a qualified skydiving instr…

Freeths LLP Announces Promotion of Chris Ali to Partner

30/05/2019

Member Post - Freeths

Chris joined Freeths in 2009 as a solicitor and has played a pivotal role in helping grow the Manche…

STATIFLO MAKES STRIDES DOWN UNDER

29/05/2019

Member Post - Statiflo

Engineering company Statiflo is expanding across Australia and New Zealand after recruiting business…

Outstanding safety record leads to charity donation

29/05/2019

Member Post - St Ann's Hospice

An outstanding safety record has seen industrial gas company Air Products donating £7,226 to St Ann'…

Lettings boost Thrive Miller House success

29/05/2019

Member Post - GMCC

Serviced office provider Thrive has announced that it has secured over 6,000 sq ft of lettings, equa…

The Medicines Evaluation Unit Celebrates 20 Years of Clinical Research Excellence

29/05/2019

Member Post - Medicines Evaluation Unit Ltd

Based at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester and founded in 1999, the Medicines Evaluation Unit is on…

Kuits secures growth of North West hospitality brand

29/05/2019

Member Post - Kuits Solicitors

Manchester commercial law firm Kuits has been successful in obtaining a licence for the latest site …

The Fusilier Museum to host new Tolkien exhibition

29/05/2019

Member Post - The Fusilier Museum

The Fusilier Museum, Bury is all set to host a new Tolkien exhibition later in the year. The new ex…

Northcoders & ThoughtWorks aim to empower women and gender minorities in tech

29/05/2019

Member Post - Northcoders

Coding bootcamp Northcoders is partnering with global technology consultancy ThoughtWorks to offer f…

Behind the Scenes at Chamber Space

29/05/2019

Paul Brammer, Assistant Manager of Chamber Space, gives an insight into the work of his team. 1) W…

Nublue partners with eCommerce giant Shopware

28/05/2019

Member Post - Nublue

Ecommerce agency and managed hosting provider Nublue have announced a strategic partnership with the…

Fazenda's Launches New Bar Food Menu

24/05/2019

Member Post - Fazenda

To welcome the lighter and warmer evenings, Fazenda is introducing a new 'Bar Food' menu, featuring …

4and20million to help companies supercharge their recruitment process

24/05/2019

Member Post - 4and20million

4and20million have launched an innovative service to help companies avoid the pitfalls of making bad…

Together Trust fostering agency rated 'Good' by Ofsted

24/05/2019

Member Post - Together Trust

Fostering staff at Together Trust, a Cheadle-based charity, were delighted to receive a ‘Good’ ratin…

Greater Manchester paper mill creates 100% biodegradable tea and coffee paper

24/05/2019

Member Post - Union Papertech Ltd

Purico Filtration Papers are proud to take a leap forward towards a more environmentally friendly fu…

Achieving Service Excellence

24/05/2019

Member Post - The PC Support Group

We’ve all heard the same marketing slogans many times. Committed to service excellence. Passionate …

Glaisyers advises TRG on funding package to purchase Liverpool landmark

23/05/2019

Member Post - Glaisyers Solicitors

Glaisyers Solicitors has advised property developer TRG Liverpool Limited on a funding package that …

Manchester web design agency gains exciting new account wins

23/05/2019

Member Post - Premier Web Consultancy

Premier Web Consultancy are celebrating after a raft of new client wins through a successful round o…

PARKVIA TAPS INTO BOOKING SUCCESS FOR PORTUGAL’S FLAG CARRIER

23/05/2019

Member Post - ParkVia

Manchester-based airport parking leader, ParkVia, has strengthened its partnership with Portugal’s f…

Expert says It is vital that steel production capacity is not lost to the UK

23/05/2019

Member Post - Crowe

Johnathan Dudley, National Head of Manufacturing at the national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm …

CTI Digital Acquires eCommerce agency Nublue

23/05/2019

Member Post - Nublue

Award-winning digital agency, CTI Digital, have acquired Lancaster-based eCommerce specialists, Nubl…

John Good Celebrates Apprentices’ Success

22/05/2019

Member Post - John Good

Logistics provider, John Good, is celebrating the success of its latest apprentices who have complet…

inTec Business Solutions acquires Vision Corporate Services

22/05/2019

Member Post - inTec Business Solutions

inTec, has successfully secured £4m in growth capital from BOOST&Co, to fund its ongoing develop…

Share your views on proposals to tackle the health threat of roadside air pollution

22/05/2019

Member Post - Transport for Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester leaders are calling on businesses and residents to help shape proposals to clean …

Wylie & Bisset advises landlords that selling up is not the only option available in response to property tax changes

22/05/2019

Member Post - Liquorice Media

In response to HM Revenue & Customs figures indicating that landlords of UK buy-to-let property …

StreetCars announce new partnership with Manchester Airport

22/05/2019

Member Post - StreetCars Manchester

StreetCars Manchester has launched a new partnership with Manchester Airport. The collaboration wil…

Can a director be personally liable for breaches of employees’ employment contracts?

21/05/2019

Member Post - Freeths

Whilst acting in good faith on behalf of the company, directors are not usually personally liable fo…

BRABNERS SECURES FRAMEWORK APPOINTMENT WITH GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP

21/05/2019

Member Post - Brabners

Leading independent legal practice Brabners has been appointed to the legal framework of Great Place…

A warm welcome to Foundations Stockport

21/05/2019

Member Post - Stockport Homes

Stockport Homes Group have established ‘Foundations Stockport’, a community benefit charity which wi…

MANCHESTER AIRPORT SCOOPS TOP INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD IN SHANGHAI

21/05/2019

Member Post - Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has scooped a prestigious international award in recognition for its efforts to w…

ROBINSONS AND IRON MAIDEN LAUNCH SUN AND STEEL

20/05/2019

Member Post - Robinsons

Robinsons Brewery and IRON MAIDEN have launched the sixth beer in the TROOPER beer range, Sun and St…

Hits Radio Cash for Kids ‘Superhero Day’ raises £62,238 for children fighting cancer

20/05/2019

Member Post - Hits Radio Manchester Cash for Kids

Hits Radio Cash for Kids had its annual ‘Superhero Day’ on Friday 10th May, with support from local …

B&M Waste Services are the Chester Marathon Recycling Partner

20/05/2019

Member Post - B & M Waste Services

B&M Waste Services are pleased to announce that they are the recycling partner to Chester Marath…

Dogs Trust Manchester finds its 4,000th pooch his perfect home

20/05/2019

Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating finding its 4,000th rescue dog his forever home. Two-year-old …

EMIRATES OLD TRAFFORD LAUNCHES CHRISTMAS PACKAGES

20/05/2019

Member Post - Emirates Old Trafford

Emirates Old Trafford, home to Lancashire Cricket, has launched its Christmas party packages for 201…

Deloitte launches new assurance hub for North West corporates

20/05/2019

Member Post - Deloitte

Business advisory firm Deloitte has launched a dedicated corporate assurance hub in the North West, …

Business community joins forces to boost two worthy charity funds

20/05/2019

Member Post - Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall

Two of the region’s most deserving charities received a welcome funding fillip after Greater Manches…

COURT OF PROTECTION TEAM HEAD IS PROMOTED TO PARTNER

20/05/2019

Member Post - Bromleys

David Hilton, the head of law firm Bromleys’ Court of Protection department, has been promoted to pa…

GRADE A OFFICE SPACE IN SOUTH MANCHESTER TO BE INCREASED BY DELIVERY OF ALMOST 30,000 SQ FT IN ALTRINCHAM

20/05/2019

Member Post - Colliers International

A shortage of Grade A office space across south Manchester will be eased this summer by the delivery…

Clough & Willis celebrates growth one year after Marston becomes managing partner

20/05/2019

Member Post - Clough & Willis

Just over a year since Lee Marston took over as managing partner of Bury & Bolton based law firm…

First Active School Conference held in Oldham

20/05/2019

Member Post - Dream Big Sports

‘The power of sport’ was the underlying theme at the first Active School Conference held at The Oldh…

Local business partnership creates a real difference

19/05/2019

Member Post - KRL Consulting

They say two heads are better than one, and in the world of business, they couldn't be more correct.…

Sizzling celebrity line-up for Bolton food fest

17/05/2019

Member Post - Bolton Council

Hairy Bikers Si King and Dave Myers will be headlining this summer’s Bolton Food and Drink Festival.…

International sports marketing agency appoints design and web development partner

08/05/2019

Member Post - Huddle Digital

International sports marketing agency, Two Circles, has appointed Manchester-based web design and de…

Youth Social Mobility in Greater Manchester: School sponsorship with Future First

08/05/2019

Member Post - Future First

Future First is a national educational charity tackling social mobility through the power of alumni …

Dream Big Sports and Everlast Facilities Management Team Up

30/04/2019

Member Post - Dream Big Sports

Dream Big Sports have teamed up with fellow chamber members Everlast Facilities Management to celebr…

Chamber Team Have an A-maze-ing Time

16/04/2019

Member Post - GMCC

On the 4th April, Greater Manchester Chamber sent out six brave souls on an epic quest to try and ta…

Hallidays launches new inspiring content focused website

02/04/2019

Member Post - Hallidays

Hallidays has launched its new look website which focuses on ‘thought leadership’. It is aimed at h…

Chamber Recruit

29/03/2019

Chamber Recruit is designed to help reduce the cost and hassle of recruitment. The team will work wi…

DeeperThanBlue Group joins Chamber

26/03/2019

Member Post - DeeperThanBlue Group

DeeperThanBlue Group, one of Sheffield’s only Digital Solution Specialists companies, is the latest …

Manchester Evening News Awards Open for Entries

13/03/2019

Member Post - Manchester Evening News

The Manchester Evening News Business of the year Awards 2019 are now open for entries. The M.E.N, i…

Businesses Experience Electric

08/03/2019

Member Post - GMEV

On a very sunny winters day over 60 local businesses enjoyed an informative morning at the Go Electr…

University pledges to put the economy and quality of life in the city region top of its priorities

19/02/2019

Member Post - The University of Salford

The University of Salford has joined 30 other institutions, including Glasgow, Nottingham and Covent…

Review of Commerce House

15/02/2019

Member Post - GMCC

John Vallucci gives feedback on his experience of using the Chamber's services at Commerce House in …

Lake District hotel sold in deal brokered by Colliers International

12/02/2019

Member Post - Colliers International

Queens Hotel, Ambleside the historic hotel situated at the heart of Ambleside, has been acquired by …

A Mo-mentous day for The Running Bee Foundation

06/02/2019

Member Post - Sports Tours International

Social 7 at MediaCityUK hosted the launch of The Running Bee Foundation, Manchester’s newest charita…

Together steps in with a three-day finance to save a commercial property deal

31/01/2019

Member Post - Together

A pair of businessmen who faced losing a property deal when their initial lender went bust have now …

Ying De Group’s UK Entrepreneur Funding Roadshows China, March 2019

31/01/2019

Member Post - Ying De Group

Pitching and networking opportunities for companies seeking £200,000 - £600,000 unsecured funding in…

GREATER MANCHESTER YOUTH NETWORK ANNOUNCED AS CHARITY PARTNER

31/01/2019

Member Post - Greater Manchester Youth Network

Chamber members Greater Manchester Youth Network have been announced as Manchester Law Society's Pre…

Chamber launches Virtual Office Service

30/01/2019

Greater Manchester Chamber is launching a Virtual Office Service aimed at Voluntary, Community and S…

Charity urges businesses to putt teams forward for latest event

30/01/2019

Member Post - St Ann's Hospice

A local charity is appealing to businesses who may want to ‘putt’ a team forward for their latest fu…

Medical Specialists® Pharmacy ahead of Schedule to Comply with Falsified Medicines Directive

24/01/2019

Member Post - Medical Specialists®

When you require a safe and fully-registered online Pharmacy that really cares for its patients, you…

Payment Methods: Which is the Right One For You?

23/01/2019

Exporting internationally can be a great way for companies to establish themselves on the global sta…

Medical Specialists® Pharmacy Ahead of Schedule to Comply with FMD

18/01/2019

Member Post - Medical Specialists Company Limited

When you require a safe and fully-registered online Pharmacy that really cares for its patients, you…

BROMLEYS SHORTLISTED FOR TWO ACCOLADES AT 2019 MANCHESTER LEGAL AWARDS

15/01/2019

Member Post - Bromleys Solicitors

Bromleys Solicitors has been shortlisted for two accolades at the 2019 Manchester Legal Awards. The…

DOMINO’S PIZZA DISTRIBUTION FACILITY OFFERED FOR SALE BY COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

15/01/2019

Member Post - Colliers International

A former Domino’s Pizza distribution warehouse in Cumbria is being offered for sale from a guide pri…

Ebury Ranked as Number One EUR/USD forecaster on Bloomberg

08/01/2019

Member Post - Ebury

Ebury, fintech FX specialists headquartered in London, are pleased to announce that they have been n…

AMBER ROAD LAUNCHES BUSINESS TRAVEL INTINERARY APP ‘AMBER ROAD TOUCH’

03/01/2019

Member Post - Amber Road

Amber Road are delighted to announce the launch of Amber Road Touch, their mobile itinerary app. Am…

Beever and Struthers plays key role in £150m bond issue for Karbon Homes

17/12/2018

Member Post - Beever and Struthers

Accountants and business advisors Beever and Struthers provided key advice on a major bond issue tha…

Survive the Office Christmas Party with Medical Specialists® Pharmacy

12/12/2018

Member Post - Medical Specialists Company Limited

If you clicked onto this article then there’s a good chance your work’s Office Christmas party is lo…

Have you identified a skills shortage in your sector?

07/12/2018

Member Post - Institute for Apprenticeships

Have you identified a skills shortage in your sector? Get involved in developing a new apprenticeshi…

Drainage specialist helps reduce road flood risks

30/11/2018

Member Post - Lanes Group plc

Drainage engineers from Lanes Group plc are helping reduce the risk of localised flooding on Manches…

Groundwork’s employment initiative expands following successful Crowdfunding Campaign

16/11/2018

Member Post - Groundwork

Last year, leading sustainability and environmental charity, Groundwork in Greater Manchester, launc…

Green Apple Hat-Trick for B&M Waste Services

14/11/2018

Member Post - B&M Waste Services

Leading Carbon Neutral B&M Waste Services is proud to announce that three of their customers hav…

Heather Baker Nominated for National Business Women’s Award

12/11/2018

Member Post - Baker Thompson Associates

Heather Baker, Director of Baker Thompson Associates, has been nominated for the Lifetime Achievemen…

NEW OFFICE SPACE QUADRUPLES WORKLOAD CAPACITY FOR SPECIALIST PATHOLOGY TEAM AT SPIRE

05/11/2018

Member Post - Orbit Developments

Spire Healthcare’s Histology Centre has moved its specialist pathology team into Orbit Development’s…

ALEX STRENGTHENS PARETO’S ADVISORY TEAM

05/11/2018

Member Post - Pareto

Pareto Financial Planning has strengthened its advisory team with the appointment of Alex Cummings. …

Process Excellence Demystified

22/10/2018

Member Post - Hoshin Kanri Advisory Ltd

What is a Process? "A business process is defined as a set of activities and tasks that, once compl…

Inheritance Tax Update – The New Residential Nil Rate Band

18/10/2018

Member Post - Bromley Solicitors LLP

A new residential nil rate band (RNRB) was introduced on April 6 2017 enabling you to pass, on your …

Staff celebrate award recognition

18/10/2018

Member Post - St Ann's Hospice

Staff at St Ann’s Hospice were celebrating this week after being presented with a special award. T…

B&M Waste Services Support Sensory Space Make-Over for The Hive

05/10/2018

Member Post - B & M Waste

A sensory room at Wirral’s state-of-the-art Hive Youth Zone has been transformed thanks to the gener…

Evidence from survivors supported by Hope for Justice helps convict traffickers

03/10/2018

Member Post - Hope for Justice

Eight members of a trafficking gang, some of whose victims have been supported by Manchester-based c…

HMRC report shows increase in R&D tax relief claims but many SMEs are missing out on this valuable tax credit

02/10/2018

Member Post - Mitchell Charlesworth

Phil Hartley, tax manager at North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth comments on the lates…

CPL Trebles its Activated Carbon Reactivation Capacity

27/09/2018

Member Post - CPL Activated Carbons

Wigan-based supplier of activated carbons, mobile carbon filtration systems and spent carbon reactiv…

See a private GP at a time to suit you

19/09/2018

Member Post - Spire Manchester Hospital

At Spire GP we provide quick and easy access to private GP services – when you need it. There are a …

Brexit Checklist 5 : Intellectual Property

13/09/2018

Member Post - GMCC

To support businesses consider the changes that might happen following Brexit, the British Chambers …

Building of the Year: The Christie, Proton Beam Therapy Centre

04/09/2018

Over the last few weeks, we have been focusing on the projects shortlisted for the Building of the Y…

How to increase your international sales

29/08/2018

In our last Quarterly Economic Survey, it was pointed out that the manufacturing sector suffered a f…

Do you export to South America?

29/08/2018

Do you export to South America? Get noticed in the British-Ecuadorian Chamber or Commerce Magazine. …

Brexit Checklist- Regulatory Regimes

29/08/2018

To help businesses consider the changes that might happen following Brexit, the British Chambers of …

10 reasons why you should be doing business in Germany

29/08/2018

Germany is the largest trading nation in Europe with a population of almost 83 million. The Ger…

My First Chamber Expo

14/08/2018

Member Post - GMCC

Libby Butler reviews the Chamber Trafford Expo. Greater Manchester Chamber hosted a ‘Mini Expo’ A4…

Join us for our brand new series of #Innovation Workshops, in conjunction with @FreethsMcr, @SeduloMCR and world-re… https://t.co/VbB8lZiU3x

19/08/2019

If your business is based in #Wigan, time is running out to enter this year's #WiganBusinessAwards! The deadline is… https://t.co/NAuwDzfpgc

19/08/2019

@AquaDesignGroup @robbiesbrewery Super! Thanks Dylan - we'll see you there 😊

19/08/2019

RT @GMCCTradeTeam: in 2018 the North West contributed 18% of the UKs total #chemical exports to China! Does your company work in the #chemi…

19/08/2019

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