Tag: business

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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“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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“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 […]

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“It’s just a celebration like everything else” – Salford business react to National Own Business Day

Salford business owners have welcomed National Own Business Day, which honours those who have set up their own companies across the country.

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“It gave me a purpose and something to do throughout furlough”: Have you been getting creative throughout lockdown?

National Creativity Day gave everyone and anyone a chance to unleash their imagination – and Salford was no exception. Artists, […]