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Rochdale company wins £2.5million MOD contract

The Government has awarded a £2.5million contract to a Rochdale firm to make sea water drinkable on board the Royal Navy's entire fleet.
Salt Separation Services, based at Grosvenor House, Gorrell Street, have been asked to take over the ships' desalination equipment and provide technical support.
The Ministry of Defence, who awarded the contract, say Salt Separation Services will guarantee continuity of supply at significant savings.

Date online: 14/05/2008

Help for firms to avoid disaster

How would your business cope in the event of a serious fire, flood or major loss of computer data? Business Continuity planning is fundamental to the well being of an organisation, so Rochdale Borough Council is offering free advice to ensure companies can continue to operate in the face of unforeseen or difficult circumstances. ...

Date online: 16/05/2008

Chamber helps companies go green

Businesses are being offered a helping hand to cut their carbon emissions through a new standard launched by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
The Carbon Action standard has been developed by the Chamber’s partner company, Business Support Solutions, to help firms cut their emissions and energy use and save money at the same time. ...

Date online: 16/05/2008

Waste awareness training

Groundwork Oldham & Rochdale are offering businesses the opportunity to improve their waste management knowledge by attending a Waste Awareness training course, encouraging a more positive approach to tackling waste at work whilst regaining their reputation.
In England alone, the volume of waste produced in one day is enough to fill Trafalgar Square to the top of Nelson's...

Date online: 14/05/2008

Campaign to stamp out software piracy

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is launching a six-week campaign to stamp out software piracy in Greater Manchester.
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of software piracy and educate companies about the associated risks, both to their business and the local economy.
Organisations are being advised to carefully audit all the software installed on PCs, ...

Date online: 14/05/2008

Small businesses get free cccess to public sector contracts

A free trial has been launched this month to provide small and medium-sized businesses with access to thousands of public sector contract opportunities.
Until 31 July the supply2 website will allow new registrants to gain free access to public sector contracts valued under £100,000 for the UK. The free trial is part of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Reform's ...

Date online: 14/05/2008

Conference Business Forum

A Conference Business Forum is being organised as a key part of the Labour Party Annual Conference, which will this year be taking place in Manchester from 20 - 24 September.
The Forum, which is held annually around the conference, provides local and national businesses with an opportunity to network at conference with corporate clients/contacts and political figures. It ...

Date online: 14/05/2008

Next Generation Gymophobics

Next Generation Gymophobics

Gymophobics ladies only gym has recently welcomed its youngest members through the doors. Gym Instructors Lois Darlington and Catherine Farrar recently gave birth to baby girls within 8 of ...

Date online: 08/05/2008

Project management professionals benefit Little Monkeys

Brian Leather of Heywood Children’s Charities accepts a cheque from Arras People MD John Thorpe Tuesday afternoon in a ceremony. Pictured from left are Dr Michael Taylor; Louise Wileman, HV; Tony Mills of Arras People; and Viv Corcoran, HV Assistant

Arras People, a national project management recruitment agency based in Heywood, made a £360 donation to Heywood Children’s Charities - the ceremony was marked with a cheque presentation....

Date online: 04/05/2008

Peel Holdings lobby businesses over congestion charging

Andrew Simpson, the Chairman of Greater Manchester Momentum Group (GMMG) and Group Managing Director of Peel Holdings has contacted businesses throughout the region seeking to persuade them that the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities’ (AGMA) current proposal for TIF funding, which if successful would bring with it congestion charging in Greater Manchester, would the...

Date online: 30/04/2008

£1.3Million plant opens in Littleborough

Elliott Absorbent Products Littleborough plant

Elliott Absorbent Products, the UK’s foremost manufacturer and supplier of Food Absorbents and Paper Consumables has announced the opening of their new coating plant at Greenvale Business ...

Date online: 30/04/2008

Businesses losing out on R&D tax relief

Companies could be losing out on substantial tax savings if they don’t claim research and development tax relief, according to experts at Rochdale accountancy firm, Tenon.
SMEs which are involved in Research and Development, or have R&D functions, can currently deduct up to 150 per cent of their qualifying spend and large companies 125 per cent, but these figures will 1...

Date online: 30/04/2008

REACH Regulations

The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulations – the REACH Regulations - are now in force and will be fully implemented over an 11-year period in a phased approach.
These Regulations cover all chemical substances, including preparations manufactured or imported into the EU, in quantities greater than 1 tonne per year. There are for by...

Date online: 22/04/2008

Keep business healthy

Work can have a positive impact on our health and wellbeing, but many factors inside and out of the workplace can lead to stress. Underemployment can lead to boredom, apathy and loss of energy and motivation, but conversely, excessive stress can lead to fatigue, impaired judgement and decision-making, exhaustion, and even the onset of more serious health problems.
Figures...

Date online: 22/04/2008

Landlords take the tax-friendly course

The council is helping local landlords to make a friend in hard times - the taxman.
Rochdale Borough Council's Landlord Accreditation Scheme is arranging a free seminar for landlords on the taxes they need to pay.
"Tax liabilities are a key factor for landlords trying to get the most from their property investment in these difficult times."...

Date online: 18/04/2008

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