Category: Business

TWO SADDLEWORTH businesses are celebrating after being awarded a Certificate of Excellence 2014 for ranking in the top ten per cent of businesses worldwide on…

View More Businesses scoop prestigious Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

GLASSES OF special ale were raised in celebration as one of Saddleworth’s most historic pubs shared a unique distinction. The centuries-old Cross Keys Inn in…

View More Glasses raised as Cross Keys Inn marks unique record

SUCCESS IS sweet for an Uppermill tearoom which has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence 2014 for ranking in the top ten per cent of…

View More Vintage Cupcake Kitchen scoops prestigious Certificate of Excellence

AN EXCITING taste of Italian style is livening up an Uppermill fruit and vegetable shop as three siblings bring a flavour of their homeland to…

View More From Italy, with love

A DIGGLE couple are brewing up a storm after opening a Saddleworth Real Ale Shop on Uppermill’s High Street. Greg and Cath O’Neill were joined…

View More Three cheers for new real ale shop

THE QUEEN Anne Gallery in Uppermill is returning to its roots as the home of an artist as a local award-winning photographer has taken residence.…

View More Gallery returns to the Queen Anne

THERE IS no slowing down a successful mind, body and spirit venue in Greenfield as it celebrates three years in business by launching a new…

View More Greenfield shop launches holistic therapies range

FROM SPREADSHEETS, training and contractors to social media, website and events, running a business on a daily basis can be time-consuming, complex and frustrating. But…

View More A helping hand: Saddleworth Virtual Assistant

by Carl Royle WHILE MOST blushing brides dream of the perfect wedding cake for their special day, a Saddleworth Pie company has launched a novel…

View More Here come the pies

By Alli Plunkett NO BRITISH breakfast table is complete without a jar of tangy marmalade, nor is any English afternoon tea without sweet fruity jam…

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TYPICAL 9-5 working hours have been cast aside by a dedicated Mossley-based therapy centre as it now opens its doors to clients 65 hours a week.…

View More It’s all in a day’s work…

STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE new holiday apartments in Dobcross were showcased to the public as the owners prepare for their first visitors this month. Sharon and John Sykes have spent just…

View More Welcome to the Woolpack

BUSINESS IS blossoming for a Delph gardener who swapped law courts for a job in the great outdoors three years ago. Finn-esse Landscapes has been steadily growing since being set…

View More Finn-esse landscape maintains growth

A UNIQUE ‘pop-up’ shop at an Uppermill cafe saw customers enjoy a night of fashion, nail art and tarot readings all under the same roof.…

View More Uppermill Cafe hosts pop-up shop

A DELPH-BASED entrepreneur has launched into 2014 with a new business to help small limited companies that need access to quick, short term cash. Phil…

View More Businessman’s bid to help small companies

A HAVEN for coffee lovers has opened in the heart of Uppermill to bring exciting flavours from around the world to Saddleworth at a fraction…

View More The sweet smell of coffee

A NEW lease of life has been restored to an historic Dobcross pub as it has been beautifully renovated into a family home with idyllic…

View More Couple revamp idyllic holidays lets

A COMMUNITY champion has taken a daring leap into a new business to help showcase businesses, groups and events across the borough. Richard Taylor, 44,…

View More New business celebrates the best of all things local

A CHILDREN’S party organiser is throwing a bash of her own as she celebrates ten successful years in business. Gaynor Black became franchise owner of Jabberjacks North…

View More Double success for party host

A YOUNG entrepreneur is helping locals kick their smoking habits after opening an electronic cigarette store in the heart of the community.  Sean Donnellan, 24, opened the doors of Vape Elite on Uppermill High…

View More Entrepreneur launches ‘vaping’ shop in Uppermill

THE NEW Year has brought the launch of an exciting new business networking group in Saddleworth and Oldham. ‘Netwalking Saddleworth’ is the latest unique concept in…

View More New group takes business outdoors

A UNIQUE gallery offering the finest contemporary work by emerging UK artists and art journalists has blossomed since being set up just 12 months ago. And now founder Aleksandra Moczadlo, 28, hopes Saddleworth…

View More An alternative approach to art

AN UPPERMILL tea and cake shop is hoping to be crowned Britain’s Friendliest Business after reaching the finals of the national competition. The Vintage Cupcake…

View More Is this Britain’s friendliest business?

BUSINESSES ACROSS the borough have just a few days left to enter the One Oldham Business Awards 2014 before the deadline on Friday, January 31.…

View More Deadline for One Oldham Business Awards 2014 approaches

By Alli Plunkett ARE YOU bored of the same old Christmas decorations? Why not treat the family to something different this year? A selection of…

View More Brighten your home with wooden wonders

By Tom Paterson CONSERVATORY CLEANING could become a whole lot easier thanks to a brand new product ten years in the making by a Denshaw man. Mark Bennett, who runs White Disk…

View More Wash away your cleaning troubles

TUCK INTO a piece of birthday cake and bag yourself a bargain as a children’s car boot and swap shop celebrates its first anniversary with…

View More Kids Car Boot blows out first candles

A NEW convenience store in Greenfield is offering a host of amazing deals on food, treats and household products to help residents fill up their…

View More Offers galore at new village store

AN AWARD-WINNING salon is celebrating once more after being awarded ‘Crown’ status from a top French skincare company for the 13th year in a row.…

View More Salon scoops another top award

By Elizabeth Stott IS THE need to do your Christmas shopping with no idea of what to buy nagging at you, yet you dread the…

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A DENSHAW mum has scooped a coveted award after launching a tool that helps children pack their bags for school.  Clare Cusack created TomTag – a colourful daily checklist which attaches easily…

View More Award for mum inventor of school bag-packing tag

HOME INSTEAD Senior Care has topped the league table of home care providers in England. Complied by Laing & Buisson, who provide information on independent health, community care and childcare sectors, the table…

View More Home care provider ranked best in country

A LEADING INDEPENDENT estate agent in Uppermill is proud to become a member of the prestigious Guild of Professional Estate Agents. The Jones Partnership has been judged to have met or exceeded The…

View More Uppermill estate agent granted Guild status

A NETWORK of Saddleworth professionals is celebrating after sharing £1million worth of business across the area in just three years. BNI Dovestones, part of a worldwide network, was…

View More Network generates £1million worth of business for local companies