Artisan chocolate maker Mishka Truffles will open on Stone’s High Street on Saturday, April 6. Work is ongoing to transform a former café on Stone High Street into a base for chocolatier Michaela Jones. But the love Michaela puts into her Belgian truffles is just part of the story, as Michaela plans to use her growing business as a beacon …

More than 40 jobs have been safeguarded in the West Midlands after a deal was completed for the sale of a company hit hard by the non-payment of a debt. Marshdale Construction Ltd, of Essington, has been saved after insolvency specialists Currie Young completed a pre-packaged deal which has seen the business and certain assets purchased by a company led …

Apprenticeship expert Steve Rushton today welcomed new plans to fully fund apprenticeships in small businesses for young people up to aged 21 from April. “This is a major step forward in providing UK business with a highly trained and effective workforce while giving a brighter future to many younger people,” said Steve, head of Stoke-on-Trent based Training and Business Solutions …

A North Staffordshire training company has gone global less than two years after being founded. You Can Do It .Training won a major deal to deliver health and safety training globally to Unilode Aviation Solutions. The company, based at the Bridge Centre, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, were tasked with delivering  health and safety training globally to more than 85 members of …

Local Building Society Hanley Economic has launched a new mortgage campaign to help First Time Buyers in Staffordshire get on to the property ladder. The building society celebrates its 170th birthday later this year. As a part of its ongoing commitment to the local community, it has launched an innovative mortgage product that will only be available to First Time …

With pic: Beta Commercial Finance Managing Director Tom Wilkinson and Brogan Alexander, the company’s new Commercial Finance Manager. Seven years after starting a solo business with a budget laptop bought on a credit card, former business banker Tom Wilkinson is building a nationwide reputation for service and expertise. Tom, of Alton, Staffordshire, now has five staff members in his team …

An expanding water hygiene and legionella consultancy is hitting the road with two brand new ULEZ compliant vans that are made in Britain. The investment takes the fleet of vans run by Leek based SAS Water to 14 and Managing Director Lizzie Ward says it was important to support Staffordshire when buying and branding the vehicles. “We sourced the vans …

Owners and managers of holiday parks, lodges, and caravans, are being urged to sign up for a free webinar from two leading safety experts. The ’Safe Water Saves Lives’ webinar, to be held on March 1, will give owners clear guidance on what actions need to be taken to comply with the law and to keep guests and staff safe. …

A HR business owner has released his first book which is designed to demystify HR for business owners, helping companies to avoid employee conflict and legal claims. “Sharing HR Mastery How to Save a Fortune in Legal Claims” by Richard Tunnicliffe of Order Employment Services (OES) is available as an eBook on Kindle and through Amazon. Richard, of Baddeley Green, …

A Stoke-on-Trent letting agent has proved best in class for the second year in succession after winning rave reviews from customers. Belvoir Stoke-on-Trent took the Gold Award for Stoke-on-Trent city centre-based lettings agents in the UK All Agents Awards, following up on its success in 2022. “We are delighted to get this recognition, especially as it is based on customer …