Sweet smell of success for Perfume Direct

Heywood-based online retailer Perfume Direct has reported a 220% year-on-year sales growth, reaching 180,000 orders. The business is targeting annual sales to break the £10m barrier. Founded...

How can you boost the motivation of employees working from home?

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working has become a more legitimate option for thousands of businesses across the globe. There are...

How to Shop for Business Electricity Plans in 2021?

You may consider shopping for new electricity plans if you have been receiving high electricity bills every month. While you can reduce your energy...

2 out of 5 in £300bn freelance sector lost over 40 per cent of...

IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has published research into the long-term impact of the pandemic on the £300bn freelance sector....

New car market slows as shortages suppress growth

July’s new car registrations fell by 29.5% to 123,296 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The...

Manchester Manager Wins Prestigious Acorn Award 2021

Luxury Dakota Hotel in Manchester celebrates as one of the hotel’s employees is awarded a prestigious Caterer Acorn Award – which celebrates 30 of the...

SME manufacturing grows at record pace but concerns about skills and material shortages grow

SME manufacturing output grew at the fastest pace on record (since October 1988) in the three months to July, according to the CBI’s quarterly...

Manchester’s creative video agency What media expands into virtual events

Manchester’s What Media has expanded its repertoire into content for virtual events as live streaming and video remains in high demand post pandemic. For the...

Revenue increase of 50% projected as Manchester based Codurance embraces ‘flexible’ working model

Codurance have projected an increase of 50% in revenue by its financial year end in October. A recognised industry leader in the use of quality...

Greggs back in profit after sales recovery post lockdown

The  bakery and fast food chain Greggs returned to a first half year profit after a strong recovery in sales in the wake of...