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JCB machines sent overseas

PROMISE: Sir Anthony Bamford.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

JCB chairman Sir Anthony Bamford has pledged machinery worth more than £160,000 to help in the reconstruction of flood-hit Pakistan. He is...

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Student friends set up new photography business

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

TWO photography students have joined forces to run their own business. Karienne Kostrova and Elizabeth Speck met while studying digital media...

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Help for 'vulnerable' to net £20m rural windfall

Growing Rural Enterprise adviser Nick Platt.

Monday, August 30, 2010

STAFFORDSHIRE farmers are diversifying into a new sector which could generate £20 million a year for the rural economy. Support and training firm...

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Gary sets up shop after web success

Entrepreneur Gary Aston has opened Astons music shop in Longton.  Picture: Shaun Smith

Monday, August 30, 2010

AN ONLINE entrepreneur who set up his business after suffering two heart attacks has launched his first shop to help meet demand. Gary Aston has...

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Experts join forces to make IT simple

The Britannia Stadium is playing host to speakers from three global firms – Microsoft, Cisco and BlackBerry.

Monday, August 30, 2010

THREE IT companies have united to help small firms and boost business. Hosting Systems, M&M Technologies and Complete ICT have set up the...

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Bridge deals spark recruitment drive

Hardanger Bridge, Norway, which will be one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Inset, Oakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco.

Monday, August 30, 2010

ENGINEERING specialist Goodwin has taken on 25 new Potteries employees as it continues to expand. The Hanley-based company, which has divisions all...

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Trial traffic ban worries traders

Monday, August 30, 2010

BUSINESS owners are concerned they may miss out on passing trade if part of a town centre is made a "pedestrian only" zone. Stoke-on-Trent City...

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Breakfast with man in the know

Monday, August 30, 2010

PROFESSIONAL services network finest is hosting a business breakfast with John van de Laarschot, chief executive of Stoke-on-Trent City Council....

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Small increase in price of houses

Monday, August 30, 2010

HOUSE prices in Stoke-on-Trent rose marginally last month, according to a new report. Latest figures from the Land Registry show the average home in...

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Tightening up tax rules will hurt says expert

Monday, August 30, 2010

POTENTIAL changes to tax regulations for companies with cash-flow problems could push businesses back in to trouble just as they begin to recover, it...

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