An experienced group of eight health, safety, and compliance experts have formed a partnership to make it easy for companies to gain a wide range of essential services in the simplest possible way. The team of business networking friends aim to provide a one stop shop for businesses in North Staffordshire and beyond. Services to keep workplaces and vehicles safe …
World leading Jackmark Engineering celebrates 40 years of excellence and innovation
A Stoke-on-Trent family business that has been driving innovation in the automotive industry for four decades is celebrating its 40th anniversary with ambitious plans for future growth. Founded in 1984 by the late Peter David Jackson, Jackmark Engineering has become a world leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke, robust test interface solutions for the global automotive sector. The …
Joiner Dean Franklin builds on business success with new garden building and glamping pod venture
A North Staffordshire’s joiner is looking to build on almost a decade of business success with a complimentary garden building venture. Dean Franklin has grown a team of over 20 staff and subcontractors at Franklin and Jameson Joinery Ltd, working primarily with developers and house builders. Now Dean has designed and built a range of garden buildings and plans to …
Staffordshire water safety expert Lizzie Ward to address spa, hotel and leisure owners at national expo
Water safety expert and business owner Lizzie Ward is to address the UK’s major pool and spa show. Lizzie, of SAS Water Ltd, will represent leading industry body the Legionella Control Association (LCA) at SPATEX, which will held at Coventry Building Society Arena from Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 6 February. Lizzie will be one of four experts at the …
“It’s not goodbye, but see you very soon” – Cris Cohen calls time on Feasted
Head Chef and entrepreneur Cris Cohen has announced the closure of Feasted and the Chef’s Table at the Spode Works in the heart of the city. Cris created a unique experience for diners and his work to relate food to the city of Stoke-on-Trent and its people was revolutionary in the culinary world, balancing bringing culinary excellence while working with …
SyTech’s growth allows company to develop future IT engineers
Staffordshire-based SyTech IT has capped years of growth by taking on the IT engineers of the future. From a start-up based at the former home of MD Darren Kirby in late 2015, SyTech has grown to a team of 11 with offices at the Business Lodge, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Having worked at Managing Director level in IT, Darren set up SyTech …
Business collaboration specialist Steve Rushton creates a one stop shop of business solutions for companies in Staffordshire and beyond
An apprenticeship expert and business leader who has helped over 300 people to either start or develop their careers in the past year, has expanded his offer by signing partnership agreements with nineteen companies to create an expanding trusted network of partners for organisations to access. Steve Rushton is celebrating two years in business with his company, Training and Business …
Advice is on hand for Moorlands farmers worried about controversial new inheritance tax rules
Staffordshire moorlands Estate Planner Tom Gronkiewicz is offering farmers the chance to talk through controversial Budget changes on inheritance tax. Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster last week to protest at changes which will make farm estates liable for inheritance tax for the first time since 1984. Many farmers say it will devastate the industry and fear that their sons …
Investment ignites The Spark Group’s mission to kick-start a green careers revolution in Staffordshire and beyond
Ambitious plans by careers and apprenticeships expert Daniel Canavan to support young people into work have taken a major step forward. Daniel founded The Spark Group with a vision to create long-term future work for North Staffordshire teenagers by giving them the skills needed to support the UK’s green energy needs. Now Gareth Mobley and Gareth Higgins, two well-established Staffordshire …
Carthy Accountants’ campaign supports public safety in Stafford and Stone
Residents of Stafford and Stone are benefitting from newly installed defibrillators thanks to a fundraising campaign by Carthy Accountants. The Eastgate Street, Stafford based firm has also bought bleed control kits, often known as stab kits, for four pubs and bars in Stafford town centre. The company set out to buy one defibrillator but surpassed a £1,500 fundraising target and …