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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Plans for the Potteries Pound has received significant backing from three major organisations representing business, charity, and academic sectors in the north of the county.  The innovative community currency has secured support from the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, YMCA North Staffordshire, and Keele University, whose Business School are providing backing.   Now local companies are being asked to pledge their …

An accomplished insolvency specialist with a strong commitment to saving jobs is returning to his North Staffordshire roots. Ben joins Currie Young from his recent role as an Insolvency Manager in Manchester and Leeds. Originally from Stoke-on-Trent, Ben holds a law degree and brings experience from both the Government Insolvency Service and private practice. “I’m excited to join Currie Young, …

Staffordshire business Powell Design and Construction is growing its team with a strong commitment to develop young talent. The Cheadle-based company has increased its staff from 12 to 16 as it adds projects across the UK. Among the new additions are trainee architects Laura Mills and Finlay Cousins, who are balancing their university studies with hands-on experience at Powell. They …

Electrical company owner Mark Bennett has celebrated a decade of growth at H&B Electrical Services with a six-figure investment in new premises,  giving the company room for further expansion. In 10 years, the electrician from Trentham has taken H&B Electrical Services from one man with a van to a full-time team of 12, with its portfolio of work transitioning to …

Lindsay Mitchell is this month celebrating 10 years since she struck out alone, ultimately becoming a Director of Xpert Recruitment in 2017. During those years, and in her previous jobs in recruitment, Lindsay has helped hundreds of people to find new job opportunities. She now has responsibility for the seven-strong team at Xpert Recruitment. The company, based at Trent House, …