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 …
Rydale Roofing set to hit new fundraising heights with 25 charity events to mark 25 years in business
Rydale Roofing is celebrating 25 years in business by holding 25 fundraising events for good causes in 2018. The Silverdale based roofing company has forged a reputation for supporting numerous charities and good causes in its local area. Highlights of the 2018 fundraising campaign will see members of Rydale Roofing’s staff sky-diving and taking part in the Screwball Rally. Rydale …
Call for companies to hold pension clinics amid fears that many workers are confused about how much money they will need in retirement
Pensions experts have called on companies to hold pension clinics for their staff amid concern that many workers are confused about how much may be needed to live comfortably in retirement. Emily Jacobs, a Director of Richard Jacobs Pensions, said than an average pension pot of £250,000 is needed to fund a retirement figure of £10,800 a year but many …
Call for volunteers to join A Child of Mine friends group as the charity offers more support services
A Staffordshire based charity is appealing for volunteer helpers as it steps up its work to support bereaved families. A Child of Mine holds regular support groups for families who have lost a child and developments planned for 2018 include a new group focusing on dads. Now Gayle Routledge, A Child of Mine’s founder, hopes to set up a Friends …
Titanic Brewery to open new craft beer and café bars in Stoke and Stafford
The latest arrival at Stoke Station is to be a new craft beer bar by Titanic Brewery. Stoke-on-Trent based Titanic Brewery is to transform the former First Class Lounge at Stoke Station into a pleasant place to enjoy a snack, a coffee or a pint of award winning beer. It is one of two new sites unveiled by the brewery, …
Leek businessman Carl Barlow buys the Great Gear Store
A Staffordshire entrepreneur is living out his childhood dreams after buying the Great Gear Store and moving the business to Leek. Carl Barlow has created six jobs in his home town and is using his skills as a digital marketer to grow the business. The Great Gear Store is every schoolboys dream, with thousands of collectable items in stock such …
New Lifestyle Show set to attract healthy crowd
Staffordshire catering and events entrepreneur Sarah Lewis has revealed ambitious plans to stage the Midlands biggest ever healthy lifestyle show. Sarah, a Gnosall tea room owner and event organiser, has organised the Healthy Lifestyle Show at the Telford International Centre on March 25th. “The Healthy Lifestyle Show is set to be the biggest event of its kind ever to be …










