A recruitment company owner is among the latest graduates from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme. Claire Leigh, Managing Director of Brampton Recruitment completed the business course at Manchester Metropolitan University. Brampton has grown year on year since its foundation in 2006, and Claire aims to use knowledge gained from the Goldman Sachs programme to grow her eight-strong team …
Office move crowns a year of expansion for web developer
An expanding web development company is making a major move forward as it celebrates seven years in business. Yellow Circle Web is taking an office at the Genesis Centre, in the Chatterley Valley, near Tunstall. The move is part of a business expansion plan which has seen turnover double in a year and the employment of an apprentice web developer. …
Finalists gear up for Business Boost ceremony
A diverse group of finalists are gearing up for a unique business awards ceremony in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Business Boost places the spotlight on growing companies in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme through a range of annual awards to help them to progress. From dog groomers to green energy providers and film makers to IT security providers, the 2013 competition has attracted some …
Breakfast group entrepreneurs plan boost for Macclesfield in college link
A business group is to award a scholarship to a Macclesfield student in a new initiative aimed at fostering business in and around the North East Cheshire town. A group of business owners and managers meet regularly at Tytherington Golf Club under the BforB (Business for Breakfast) banner to network and pass business leads and referrals. Members want to pass …
Jobs joy as revamped Cheshire Cheese opens
Around 20 jobs will be created as an historic Buxton pub enjoys a new lease of life. The Cheshire Cheese will reopen its doors on 17 October following a major makeover from Titanic Brewery – a company with a track record of refurbishing and reviving pubs in nearby North Staffordshire. And the High Street venue is on the look out …
More business advice on offer as Chamber wins new mentoring money
Businesses across Staffordshire are set to benefit after the North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce won funding to extend its mentoring service. An army of business mentors is gearing up to help Staffordshire companies to flourish. Now John Thompson, the Chamber’s new Mentor Broker has appealed for more companies to come forward to access Let’s Do Mentoring. John, who recently joined …
Expert warns that Government pension cap review may fail customers
Pensions expert Richard Jacobs today welcomed an Office of Fair Trading report which recommends greater transparency for pensions schemes but warned pension buyers that low management fees may not represent best value. A new OFT Report highlights high management charges, prompting the Government to consider the introduction of a cap. But Richard, of Richard Jacobs Pensions and Trustee Services Ltd, …
Unique industry celebration features Best of British design
A resurgent, design led British industry will be celebrated at Ceramics 2013 on Thursday, 26 September. The unique event brings together the whole of the ceramics industry – from designer makers to large tableware manufacturers and beyond. Ceramics 2013 at the new CoRE exhibition centre, Stoke-on-Trent, is open to all and features around 40 trade stands, live demonstrations and high …
Media Training Testimonial: Neil Hooper, Managing Director, Steelite International.
I carried-out a media training session for senior executives from Steelite International and Royal Crown Derby and received some wonderful feedback: “I can thoroughly recommend Nigel Howle’s approach to media training. Nigel gave a great insight into how the world of media operates and equipped us with the techniques to handle interviews succinctly and successfully. The course theory sessions were …
Titanic Iceberg in fashion as Robbie Williams label Farrell launches first pop-up store with the help of his local brewery
Titanic Brewery’s Burslem roots have led to an unusual order from the town’s most famous son. When Robbie Williams’ representatives were looking for beer to serve at the launch of the FARRELL Autumn/Winter collection they decided to call Titanic Brewery. Guests at the launch of the labels first ever store enjoyed bottles of Titanic Iceberg, shipped from the Potteries especially for …