Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years The average interest rate on a new five-year
Funding of up to £5,000 is available to help Stoke-on-Trent businesses develop innovative products, processes or services. The Promoting Innovation Pathways programme, run by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, offers fully-funded grants ranging from £1,000 – £5,000 to SMEs under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 12 businesses have received a combined
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The Stoke-on-Trent Business Improvement District (BID) has confirmed the appointment of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce CEO Rachel Laver to its Board of Directors. Rachel joins the BID as their new Lead Director for Business Community Support, where she will utilise her wealth of experience in driving economic growth and fostering vibrant business
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The pioneering founder of award-winning collagen specialist Absolute Collagen has revealed her thoughts on all things hiring, leadership and stress management in an exclusive video interview for Daily Focus.
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It was on a cold and wet February night in Merseyside that Leek Town Chairman Jon Eeles accepted the fate that awaited his beloved club – they would finally achieve the glory of promotion at the end of the season. Winning had become a familiar feeling for the Blues who
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A group of prominent businesswomen from Staffordshire have come together to launch a series of events specifically designed with inclusivity at their core. The newly-launched ‘Knot Events’ group have already announced their inaugural event – Knot a Sports Day 2024 – a ‘playful twist’ on the traditional sports day format
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Winning the Small Business of the Year title at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards was the “highlight of the year” and a “massive boost” for online beer retailer, Best of British Beer. Now company co-founder Will Sherwin has called on Staffordshire businesses to submit a free 2024 awards application ahead
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“Last Thursday marked the official commencement of my role as Chief Executive Officer of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. It’s been a fast-paced start working across a myriad of exciting initiatives, including a very productive investment committee panel where we looked at maximising the returns from our assets, as well as
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Winning the Small Business of the Year title at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards has unlocked opportunities and increased brand exposure, according to Trentham Foods.
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A collection of images from Staffordshire Chambers’ International Women’s Day celebrations can now be viewed and downloaded for free in an online gallery. Attendees can relive the captivating moments and the spirit of empowerment from the celebrations last Friday, that attracted a crowd of almost 400 people to the DoubleTree
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Six new appointments have been announced at Sempar Accountacy & Tax as the firm continues to enjoy a period of rapid expansion. The appointments span various roles within the organisation, and include a new apprentice and an industry specialist. Staff joining the team include Keirah who joins as an apprentice,
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