Tag: business

Royal Mail Workers at the Picket Line. Credit: Mel Cionco

“This has been the biggest threat to Royal Mail in the 35 years I’ve worked here” – Royal Mail workers continue strikes while facing redundancies

Royal Mail workers in Salford’s distribution centre remained defiant on the picket line today as they took part in their seventh day of strike action in four weeks.

Pitch academy held at Eccles library

‘Pitch academy’ event taking place at Eccles library this month

‘Pitch academy’ targets prospective entrepreneurs and will take place at Eccles library later this month Taking place at Eccles Library […]

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‘Network MediaCity’ event to be hosted at Salford University

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is hosting a networking event for small business owners at MediaCityUK. The event on […]

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“Openly sexist” – equality rights activists object to controversial Hooters chain coming to Salford Quays

Local organisations that fight against sexism and gender inequality have reacted with fury at the news that controversial restaurant chain Hooters could open at Salford Quays.

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“It was a case of survival” – Sis4ers Gin Distillery describe extent of Government funding help during Covid period

Independent Salford gin distillery Four Sis4ers has spoken to Salford Now about their experiences during Covid. The uncertainty for businesses during […]

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“I started the business because I couldn’t find a bloke, then I realised I could help hundreds of people earn money and get back on their feet” – The dating site looking for Salford hosts

A Salford woman has created a new dating website with the aim to help to help people in similar scenario […]

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New ‘Build A Business’ project aims to support small Salford businesses with innovative coffee mornings

Help is at hand for new businesses in Salford – over a cup of coffee. ‘Build A Business’ is a […]

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“We’re going to have to wait until next week to see what impact it has on us” – Salford cafés react to the return of ‘work from home’ measures

Salford cafés have expressed uncertainty as to the effects of the reintroduction of the government’s ‘work from home’ advice this […]

Sam Seddon braving the cold in her converted horsebox. Img credit: Sam Seddon

“You don’t have to be unhappy at an office desk job” – Salford micro-businesses wake up and smell the coffee

Several new micro-businesses in Salford have seen huge success this year, despite the harsh climate for traders. Coffee enthusiast Sam […]