News for: Expert Opinion

Simply put, simple design delivers more sales. David O'Hearns at Dawn Creative is a great advocate of simplicity, and there’s clear proof that simple design works. This week, David, who is managing director at Stockport's Dawn Creative shares his opinion as to why this should always be an important … [Read more...]

An issue that often causes friction between a landlord and a tenant is agreeing a service charge that is deemed fair to both parties.  But negotiating what is and is not covered, and what all parties consider a fair rate for so many different services, is tricky, and is further complicated by a … [Read more...]

It is not groundbreaking news that there are links between workplace environment and productivity. When we look back at the 19th century it was proven that the even amongst all the grime and squalor, the more enlightened factory owners realised that cramped, poorly lit, poorly ventilated, cold … [Read more...]

Andrew Tyler of Cullen Wealth provides us with the need to know on DB pension schemes (defined benefit), from an increased demand to the latest figures.  What’s happening with DB pension schemes? Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continue to be a hot topic in the business and financial … [Read more...]

Stockport based Hallidays explore how to re-think your energy and utilities, saving your business significant costs. Energy and utilities can be a significant cost to businesses. If you don’t already do it, it’s important to always compare a selection of tariffs across several utility suppliers. … [Read more...]

Stockport based Bennett Verby in Stockport have published a useful, quick reference and guide to some common finance questions.   Q. Can I give my house to my children and continue to live in it and avoid inheritance tax? A. It may be possible if you pay a full market rent for your home, but … [Read more...]

The benefits of IT outsourcing can be immensely positive for some businesses, you've likely this heard time and time again but perhaps not taken it into consideration as a viable option. Entrusting an external company with a task you likely don’t need to keep in house could lead to increasing … [Read more...]

We were recently asked what devolution means for our borough and what do Stockport business leaders from the area want to see? Stockport has the one of the largest workforces in the Greater Manchester area and sees new business growth year on year, in order to understand Stockport’s future we … [Read more...]