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Thinking of Selling Your Business? The Exit Starts Long Before the Sale
September/October/November 2026
Selling a business is one of the biggest decisions an entrepreneur will make, and getting the timing, preparation and strategy right can make a significant difference to the outcome. Business Connect Magazine spoke to entrepreneur Keith Griffiths, founder of UKREiiF and Founder & CEO of The Entrepreneur Festival 2027, to draw on his first-hand experience...
What makes a business valuable?
September/October/November 2026
Business Exit – What you need to know. Paul Dodgshon – Managing Director & Partner – Business Partnership Selling a business should be one of the most rewarding moments of an owner’s career, the payoff for years of graft, risk and sleepless nights. And yet too many owners leave money on the table simply because...
Why Exit Planning Matters: Preparing Your Business for the Right Outcome
September/October/November 2026
For many business owners, their company represents years of hard work, personal commitment and financial investment. When the time comes to consider an exit, the outcome achieved will rarely be determined by the market alone. It will also depend on how well prepared the business is, how clearly the owner’s objectives have been defined and...
October’s sexual harassment law changes – is your business ready?
September/October/November 2026
New sexual harassment law changes: is your business ready? Expert insight from Rebecca Gale – Lomarton HR Advisory A subtle but significant shift in employment law took place from 30 October 2026, businesses are now required to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment at work. Employers have been under a preventative duty since...
Private Parking Firms Put on Notice
September/October/November 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a package of action aimed at improving the experience of UK motorists dealing with private parking operators and ensuring drivers are treated fairly when challenging parking charges. The measures include: Letters to private parking operators over concerns about appeals processes and additional charges. Recommendations to Government on...
Retail – Are Saturday Jobs under threat?
September/October/November 2026
For generations, the traditional Saturday job has provided young people with a valuable first step into employment. From earning a first wage to learning how to deal with customers and work as part of a team, part-time roles can provide experience that extends well beyond the payslip. New polling by Opinium, commissioned by the British...
Going further: France Line International Transport Ltd celebrates 45 years on the road
September/October/November 2026
Marie Boyer – Managing DirectorFrance Line International Transport Ltd For more than four decades, France Line International Transport Ltd has been helping UK businesses move freight across Europe, combining specialist knowledge with a personal approach to logistics. Based in Trafford Park, Manchester, and owned by Marie Boyer, France Line’s story began in 1980 with road...
About Business Connect Magazine
Business Connect Magazine is an independent quarterly business magazine for owners, directors and decision-makers. Published in print and online since 2013, it is the flagship title of Business Connect Publishing Ltd.
The magazine started as Trafford Business Connect, grew across Greater Manchester as GM Business Connect, and became Business Connect Magazine in 2021. It now reaches readers across the UK and beyond.
Each issue covers business news, interviews, profiles and events, from property and construction to exporting, logistics, employment, technology and finance. Copies go to more than 250 business hubs, including business centres, co-working spaces, serviced offices, hotel lounges and exhibitions, and by Royal Mail to subscribers. A monthly email goes to 15,000 subscribers between issues.
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Founder Paul Mirage started the magazine in 2013 after more than 25 years in media, to give business people a publication that connects them, raises their profile and helps them build relationships.
Petition Calls for 90 Minutes Free Parking to Support High Street Retailers
September/October/November 2026
A parliamentary petition is calling on the Government to introduce a national minimum of 90 minutes’ free parking in town and city centres across England,...
The Brit Fest – Where Music and Business Meet
September/October/November 2026
Since its launch in 2024, The Brit Fest has set out to be more than a music festival. Alongside bringing major artists and thousands of...
Worst staff behaviours for disciplinary action
September/October/November 2026
Failing to turn up for work, theft, bullying and rudeness towards colleagues or customers are among the most common serious workplace behaviours resulting in disciplinary...
£100m Competition Backs British AI Firms to Transform Public Services
September/October/November 2026
British AI companies are being given the opportunity to tackle some of the UK’s biggest public-sector challenges through a new £100 million Sovereign AI R&D...
There’s never been a better time to employ an apprentice with Salford City College
September/October/November 2026
APPRENTICESHIPS AT SALFORD CITY COLLEGE Looking to grow your workforce, tackle skills shortages and bring fresh talent into your business? An apprenticeship is a job...
Multimodal 2026 Opens Its Doors to the Next Generation of Logistics Talent
September/October/November 2026
2026 smashes records with 7.5% surge in visitor numbers Exhibitors urged to book now for next year, from 29 June to 1 July 2027 Multimodal...
Why ABC + Warranty deserves its place among the UK’s top structural warranty providers
September/October/November 2026
Altrincham Business Celebrates a Milestone Year Fifteen years ago, ABC+ Warranty was a small local business. Today, this national team supports clients across the construction...
UKREiiF – What to expect and what’s making a comeback in 2027
September/October/November 2026
UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) announced the first wave of partners for its 2027 event, with leading global brands, investors, developers, consultancies and financial...
Shall I Race you to the Top?
September/October/November 2026
Shall I Race You to the Top? For years, mentors, coaches and role models have championed hard work, relentless focus and personal sacrifice as the...
Ison Harrison Solicitors – Now in Manchester
September/October/November 2026
Law firm Ison Harrison has expanded its regional presence with the opening of a new Manchester office – the firm’s first location outside Yorkshire. The...
