D2NA ensure Beswicks receive the finest IT support

A partnership between Beswicks Legal and D2NA has helped the leading law firm achieve Government-backed Cyber Essentials Certification. Newcastle-under-Lyme based D2NA is an accredited supplier for the Cyber Essentials scheme which helps give clients peace of mind and allows certified companies to bid for Government contracts. Beswicks and D2NA have forged a strong partnership having met through finest North Staffordshire, …

Providing the knowledge to build business

Experienced researcher Tom Parry has revamped his business to focus on helping companies in Staffordshire and Cheshire to grow. Tom has worked on major research projects which have been used to lobby Parliament and shape UK business policy. Now Tom has remodelled his business, Planned Market Research, to support growing businesses and even start-ups closer to his Alsager base. “Knowledge …

Drive to breathe new life into historic city centre church

A new drive is underway to identify a suitable occupier for an historic city centre church following the opening of a major new food and entertainment complex close by. The Grade II Listed St. John the Evangelist Church in Hanley has stood empty since the late 1980s before being carefully restored a few years ago. Now marketing agents Mounsey Surveyors …

David reunites with former apprentice Mike to foster business growth

Electrician David Knight is growing his business reach by teaming up with Mike Wallace –  10 years after giving him his first chance in the business. The duo will trade independently but are joining forces to take on bigger electrical repair jobs. Both David, of Day and Knight Electrical, Stafford, and Mike, an independent electrician from Albrighton, near Bridgnorth, are …

David reunites with former apprentice Mike to foster business growth

Electrician David Knight is growing his business reach by teaming up with Mike Wallace – 10 years after giving him his first chance in the business. The duo will trade independently but are joining forces to take on bigger electrical repair jobs. Both David, of Day and Knight Electrical, Stafford, and Mike, an independent electrician from Albrighton, near Bridgnorth, are …

Simon develops a recipe for success at the West End Village

Simon Carlin has cooked up a recipe for success after taking on a dream opportunity to run a restaurant and café for Staffordshire Housing Group. Former sales manager Simon was among applicants when the Stoke based housing association offered the chance to a caterer to establish a business at the West End Village. After coming out of a contract with …

Gingerbread Centre families to benefit from carol services at Lichfield Cathedral

A charity which provides long term support for homeless families in North Staffordshire is set to benefit from Christmas festivities at Lichfield Cathedral. The Gingerbread Centre has been chosen by the Church of England Diocese of Lichfield to receive gifts left by visitors to the cathedral. The presents will be given to three charities including the Gingerbread Centre, Stoke-on-Trent. Gingerbread …

Anthony completes seven-year process to become the latest fully qualified member of the Croft Architecture team

Anthony Walker has become the fourth fully qualified architect at a growing Staffordshire practice after passing his Part 3 Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture. Anthony joined Croft Architecture as a Part 3 trainee and has combined his studies with practical on-the-job learning. “Working part time has allowed Anthony to be actively involved in a diverse range of projects,” explained …