Tag: small business

Salford Christmas markets ‘vital for survival’ as small businesses face rising costs

Salford Christmas markets ‘vital for survival’ as small businesses face rising costs

Stallholders visiting Salford’s Christmas markets say the festive period is vital for their survival as the cost-of-living crisis continues to […]

Close-up of a delicious cup of coffee - image from Flickr

“It’s a mid-week treat” – Salford celebrates International Coffee Day

The 1st October marks a global celebration for all caffeine lovers as International Coffee Day moves through Salford. The celebrations […]

Ian McLaren inside his salon. Photo courtesy of Ian Anthony McLaren.

Eccles salon named as International Aesthetic Awards finalists

McLaren & Co Barbering, Hair Replacements & Aesthetics, an Eccles salon, has been shortlisted for Best Male Aesthetics of the […]

Becky, Jordan, Bill and Barbara of Clouds

“It was like surviving basically” – Why Salfordians should shop independent this Christmas

Salfordians are being urged to pay a visit to their local, independent businesses before giving money to the big chains […]

Image Credit: @LizziePatizzerie

“It’s such a great feeling to know that people enjoy my content” – Swinton baker takes over TikTok and Instagram

After starting her business in the first lockdown, the owner of Lizzie Patizzerie has racked up millions of views on […]

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“My goal is to not give up until I’m proud” – Salford designer tackles lockdown by setting up own clothing brand

A Salford-based fashion designer, with no formal training in designing her own clothes, is determined to help empower women to […]