Financial

A loan scheme designed to kick-start growth for businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent has been extended. 

A fall in number of accountancy, bookkeeping and auditing businesses nationally has been blamed on companies bringing processes in-house instead of relying on external support. 

Moving to a new job or starting work for the first time? New research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), has revealed seven things you should always check when you get your first first payslip to ensure that you get the right pay and pay the right level of tax. 

Pottery giant Steelite International has reported a ‘significant improvement’ in performance – with growth in turnover, profitability and staffing levels. 

Community lending specialist BCRS Business Loans added almost £30 million in value to the economy through funding delivered in the last financial year, new figures show. 

A community-driven digital currency called the Potteries Pound is set to be launched next week – and businesses are being asked to support it. 

Newcastle-under-Lyme-based IronMarket Wealth and two of its financial experts have been recognised as Top Rated Advisors for 2024 by a leading review and monitoring website.  The company along with Wes Wilkes and Ash Desai were recognised by VouchedFor, a platform where clients leave feedback and search for advisers based on

Revenue at Portmeirion Group dropped during the first half of this year but current trading is in line with market expectations, according to latest results.   Interim results released for the six months to 30 June 2024 show revenue dropped to £36.6 million from £44.1 million in the previous year.  The

Profits at Staffordshire construction equipment manufacturer JCB rose to £805.8 million in 2023, the company announced this morming – up nearly £250 million on the previous year. Sales turnover grew to £6.5 billion and machine sales also increased to 123,228. However, company bosses have warned of uncertain times ahead with

The government has announced a new package of measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling a scourge of late payments.  With figures showing the issue is costing small businesses £22,000 a year on average and leads to 50,000 business closures a year, the government has said it