New Watford Market New Watford Market is a gated, covered market, situated under the flyover on Watford House Lane. It is believed that in the 12th Century, the Abbot of St Albans was granted a charter by King Henry I to hold a weekly market in Watford following pressure from the locals. The new market…
It was recently reported in the Insurance Times that recent research by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)based on the experience of 100 SME’s (Small and Medium Enterprises – which are companies with under 250 employees or less than £40m turnover) who have suffered material damage claims over £5,000 has shown a high level of dissatisfaction…
Back in November the Chancellor, George Osborne felt quite flush after the OBR (Office for Budget Responsibility) forecast he’d have a windfall £27 billion to spend over the next 5 years. George used it to avoid cuts in tax credits and stave off a threatened rebellion amongst Conservative backbenchers – but four months later the…
I have made big predictions for the rise of community markets in 2016 and with the support of the Mayor’s High Street Fund, it is great to hear about many new community inspired markets being launched. Roman Road Yard Market is one of them. I speak to Tabitha Stapely, from the Roman Road Trust who…
We’re currently entering into one of the most exciting times for the markets industry, with many markets growing in popularity as more and more people begin to look beyond supermarket shelves to find a more unique and individual offer. This isn’t the case for all of our local markets, however, and it’s vitally important that…
I am writing this article just as National Apprentice week draws to a close for 2016 and I have just finished a week long road show around Bolton promoting Apprenticeships and everything that is great about them. Now “when I was a lad” Apprenticeships were pretty limited, in fact I did a few weeks at…
There was some good news for markets in the Chancellor’s budget statement with the threshold on small business rate relief being increased to £15,000. This is a very significant increase and will help take many market traders out of business rate liability. It would not be appropriate to claim all the credit for this concession…
Today we welcome Julie & Steve’s Engravable Gifts to the seaside shopping experience, Fleetwood Market. Between them they boast 30 years’ experience of engraving all kinds of items; from pint glasses to lighters, bracelets to hairbrushes they can also engrave customers’ own items at very competitive prices. We caught up with them on their first…
The incredibly successful Farmers Market held in Harborne on the second Saturday of every month will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 9. Recognised as one of the most genuine farmers markets in the UK with more than 25 traders, all from within 50 miles, the market held on Harborne’s High Street has been…
Young entrepreneurs and performers are being urged to sign up for Bolton’s first ever Teenage Market. The event has been organised by Bolton Council to give young people an opportunity to showcase their business ideas as well as their musical and dramatic talents. The Teenage Market is a growing nationwide initiative set up by teenage…