Hanley Economic Building Society, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire, has awarded a total of £28,907 to seven local charities through its Hanley at Home Fund. The funding will support a wide range of community initiatives aimed at promoting independence, education, and housing stability in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, Newcastle Borough and Stafford Borough. The latest round …
North Staffordshire cyber security experts SyTech IT is advising more businesses to ensure their data is secure as possible. Managing Director Darren Kirby is working to support companies to reach the Government’s Cyber Essentials standard and to go further to gain the gold standard Cyber Essentials Plus certification. The cost of a cyber attack on business has been highlighted by …
Careers and apprenticeship specialists the Spark Group are set to launch a new apprenticeship programme for future low carbon heating engineers. The Hanley-based training centre has signed an agreement with award winning training provider Performance Through People to provide six two-year apprenticeships covering heat pumps and other low carbon technologies in Stoke-on-Trent. A property maintenance apprenticeship will also be launched …
“Where Biddulph leads, other towns and cities should follow” – Cllr Dave Proudlove. A Staffordshire town is leading the way in the training of mental health first aiders. 60 people have risen to a challenge laid down by local councillor and mental health awareness campaigner Adam Parkes. Now Adam says Biddulph’s work could be a blueprint for the rest of …
By Ben Trickett, Director, Sixtowns Waste. A waste control expert is offering advice and solutions regarding new issues affecting both the private and public sectors. Ben Trickett, of Sixtowns Waste says many organisations are struggling to scrap obsolete IT equipment, while there’s a growing problem with end-of-life solar panels. The IT issue is compounded by Microsoft’s announcement that …
The Staffordshire Search and Rescue Team is to receive a windfall of £7,000 following the death of a North Staffordshire business executive. IT expert James Gilliver died late last year, less than a year after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. At the time of his death, business associates at Newcastle-under-Lyme companies Bennett Architectural Aluminium Solutions and Castle Comfort Stairlifts …
Former banker Andy Huey is hitting new business heights five years after stepping out of the corporate world to learn a trade. Hanford based Andy of Attentive Cleaning Service has launched a new subscription service to allow easy access to customers looking for professional carpet, upholstery, and leather cleaning services at home or in the workplace. “Having a clean and …
Entrepreneur of the Year, Skills For The Future and Small Business of the Year entry Founded by Steve Rushton, Stoke-on-Trent based Training and Business Solutions Ltd is supporting hundreds of local people and businesses. Entrepreneur Steve launched Training and Business Solutions in late 2022 using his extensive background in business development and training His aims were to help companies provide …
Two creative companies have announced an initiative designed to give companies in Staffordshire an affordable high-quality video and photographic package. Cinerobota, run by Nick Pilgrim, and Dave Hide Photography will offer a special package deal to support local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to gain a professional advantage with their marketing material. The “media day” package will give companies 10 …
An HR expert who is on a mission to simplify HR and managing people is offering a free HR Doctor service to companies in Staffordshire Cheshire, and Derbyshire. Richard Tunnicliffe of Order Employment Services has launched a free online ‘chat’ service, guaranteeing immediate answers to questions from business owners and managers across the three counties. The service is backed with …
