Doubling its office space has capped a year of growth for Stoke-on-Trent based UK Business IT Ltd. The eight-year-old firm has added four new staff in recent months and a move to a spacious new office in the well-equipped Cauldon Locks development, Etruria, has given UK Business IT space for further growth, “We were bursting at the seams and needed …
King Street Studios converts to a Community Interest Company to provide meetings and events space for the North Staffordshire area
A Newcastle-under-Lyme studio and workshop space has converted to Community Interest Company status to ensure it provides maximum value as a community asset and has now launched a 3D tour to showcase its facilities. King Street Studios was launched by local businessman and arts producer Peter Herbert in 2016. It is home to the popular North Staffordshire music showcase HoneyBox …
Customer service quality and financial planning gets SIS switched on to General Electric
Protective clothing and workwear supplier Stafford Industrial Supplies (SIS) Ltd are celebrating winning new customers including big names such as General Electric (GE) in the county town. Persistence paid dividends for SIS MD Paul Walters as he targeted the Lichfield Road based electrical giants. “I have been chatting to them and knocking on the door for many months and it …
Extra clinics and a new staff member at Peak Chiropractic
An award-winning chiropractor is expanding its services after taking on a specialist sports therapist. Andrew Smy established clinics in Hanley and Leek after founding Peak Chiropractic in 2015. Now sports therapist Daniel Thompson has joined Peak Chiropractic, allowing Andrew to add new clinics in Hanley, with more sessions planned in Leek later this year. “From the start of April, we …
New restaurant ready for launch at Alton’s historic Bulls Head
Major kitchen and restaurant renovations at an historic Alton pub are nearing completion – just in time for the start of the summer season at the UK’s biggest theme park. James and Gemma Miller bought the Bulls Head in 2016 and have transformed the 17th Century inn from a derelict shell to a thriving local pub. Now phase two of …
Staffordshire lawyer launches easy to use guide to GDPR for employers
A guide for employers to GDPR has been launched by North Staffordshire employment lawyer Karen Coleman of Excello Law. The GDPR for HR Employer Guidance Pack gives an easy to understand guide to the collection and processing of employee’s personal information under the new EU wide legislation. Karen, of Norton Green, compiled the guide after carrying-out extensive research in conjunction …
Twelve speakers, workshops and demonstrations add up to a big day out at Shropshire’s biggest ever healthy lifestyle show
A packed programme of speakers and a charity partner has been unveiled for the Healthy Lifestyle Show, at the Telford International Centre, on March 25. Visitors will hear from 12 speakers and experience six workshops at the event which is expected to attract up to 2,000 visitors and 100 exhibitors. Among the speakers will be Aaron Clark, of Mental Health …
From one man and his van to a nationwide transport company – Craig creates Dulogis to offer 24/7 deliveries at one hour’s notice
From a standing start as one man with a van to a fleet of 30 vehicles, overseeing a multi-million pounds annual turnover and a nationwide distribution network, Craig Chapman has come a long way in business. Now Craig has launched the Dulogis Group, pledging fast, reliable distribution solutions for customers of all sizes from his headquarters in Tittensor, Staffordshire. “Dulogis …
Flexible working is driving jobs and growth at Call Handling Solutions, Stafford
A growing business is reaping rewards by providing flexible employment attitudes at its base on the Staffordshire Technology Park. Jobs are available with Call Handling Solutions, a Stafford based business which provides an outsourced service to businesses for both outbound sales calls and a telephone answering service. Director John Marks said: “We have jobs available because of a growing demand …
LET’S DO MENTORING CASE STUDY: LOHEN
Mini performance experts Lohen are motoring to success with the support of Staffordshire’s Let’s Do Mentoring programme. Lohen, based at Raleigh Hall, Eccleshall, has seen its own performance hit new heights, recording 85 per cent growth and employing four new staff in the last two years, Mentor Vince Craig said: “Lohen was a success before I got involved but growth …










