thebestof manchester Kitchen Design Directory

As the 14 Days of Love campaign hots up let's get our Manchester businesses heading for the top of the tables. We have so much to shout about in Manchester with a wealth of local businesses offering great services - now is the time to show your support.

If love makes the world go round, then let’s get Manchester in a spin and put our small businesses on the map – Manchester may be a big city but there are still plenty of independent companies offering good old fashioned personal service

James Sheard from TaxAssist Accountants Central and South Manchester offers expert guidance on the getting the process of starting your own business right.

thebestof Manchester member, James Sheard from TaxAssist Accountants Central and South Manchester helps you make the best out of your VAT – and even make money from it

There are few things more uplifting than belting out a good rock or gospel song at the top of your voice, surrounded by dozens of likeminded people feeling like you're part of a remake of Sister Act! And you can share this experience here in Manchester.

Although constantly billed as 'London 2012' we can still share a part of the Olympic frenzy without heading down the M1 southbound. There will be City Centre celebrations, and Old Trafford prepares to play host to the Olympic Football Tournament.

Given that we are likely to produce twice as much rubbish in the next couple of weeks, it makes sense to be sure you know your seasonal collection dates, and check whether any worthy causes can benefit from our recycling efforts.

As the nationwide property market shows little sign of rallying significantly in the near future, it helps to be aware of what will boost that value of your home, and what could be a waste of money.