An in-depth analysis of small business over the last decade has revealed a dramatic 40 per cent drop in the proportion of SMEs expanding their workforce.
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It’s been a whirlwind week at Commerce House as we’ve unpacked the Spring Budget, celebrated National Careers Week and today hosted one of the biggest-ever International Women’s Day events in Staffordshire’s history!
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An event management expert from Staffordshire has travelled to Saudi Arabia to provide key support for a ground-breaking event celebrating International Women’s Day.
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Stoke on Trent College has officially launched an Advanced Construction Centre as part of a multi-million-pound facility, skills and learning improvement programme.
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Asbestos service provider Environmental Essentials has completed its second acquisition as part of an ambitious buy-and-build growth strategy.
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Winning the “Employer of the Year” title at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards has energised employees and acknowledged a strong workplace culture, according to Leek Building Society. Named Employer of the Year 2023, the leading financial services provider says that the win recognises their strong employee-focused approach that makes a
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Businesses are being encouraged to get behind a town’s popular food and drink festival.
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Motorists are being alerted to a major highways improvements scheme on the A34 Talke Road in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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The Chancellor’s decision to increase the VAT threshold from £85,000 to £90,000 in his Spring Budget has been hailed as “very welcome” for small businesses.
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A finance expert believes it will be business as usual in Staffordshire following yesterday’s “muted” Spring Budget announcement – but has called on local government to ensure the county benefits from a national push to establish the UK as a world leader in high-growth industries.
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