Business groups, employers, civil society organisations and community groups are all combining forces to encourage people to boost voter turnout, by backing a new Voter Registration Champions scheme from Citizens UK. Employees will be alerted of the deadline to register to vote, changes to rules on voter ID, and encouraged to vote on polling day. Businesses will also be encouraged to share information with those outside their organisation and within their network. Business groups the British Chambers of Commerce, Federation for Small Business, and the Better Business Act will be encouraging their members, collectively representing nearly 300,000 businesses across the…
Author: Greg Robinson
Award-winning businesswoman, landlord and property developer Mandy St John Davey has received her MBE from The Princess Royal at Windsor Castle after being recognised in The Kings New Year’s Honours list for services to working women. Born and raised in South Wales, Mandy is a well-known property developer, ethical landlord and champion of women in business, particularly in property and construction. Her years of commitment were recognised when she was nominated for a New Year honour. “It was the most incredible day which was the pinnacle of my career so far. It was poignant and fitting that it was the Princess…
The 3 Counties Expo returns to the vibrant city of Watford, set to take place on April 25th, 2024, at the prestigious Hilton Hotel’s New Hertford Suite, located at Elton Way, Watford WD25 8HA. The 3 Counties Expo Watford is a premier business event that welcomes visitors from the region and is free to enter for all attendees. Whether you are an established business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or seeking to expand your business horizons, this event is designed to meet your needs. With over 50 exhibitors showcasing a diverse range of products and services, attendees will have ample opportunities…
UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Barclays have secured a £1.3 million trade finance package for Leicester-based business Unimed Procurement Services. The financing has allowed Unimed to fulfil a major delivery of over 350 ultrasound machines to Latin America and expand its international reach. A winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (2022), Unimed helps to improve health outcomes around the world by distributing medical supplies to international development agencies, governments, NGOs and research institutions. To date, it has supplied pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and laboratory supplies to clients in over 58 countries. A financing guarantee from UKEF, the government export credit…
Feature writer Fiona Scott talks to Jon White of RWB Auctions about his eclectic career and his investment of £3million in his own High Street. Where Did Life Start For You? I was born in Solihull in the midlands. My father was an engineer at the BBC and he worked at Pebble Mill, but when I was eight years old, he relocated to regional television and we moved to Norfolk so most of my childhood was growing up in Norfolk. Mum was a PE teacher who took time out for the family and went back and became a supply teacher…
The award-winning Snowball Community app, which has been dubbed the ‘Trip Advisor ‘for disabled people, has joined forces with the ex-CEO of Leicestershire-based specialist dementia holiday organisation, MindforYou, to ensure that valuable data collected by the charity will be put to practical use by a wider audience. The Snowball app helps people find out about the facilities and accessibility of venues across the UK and abroad. Users can access information such as the locations of disabled toilets, the proximity of available car-parking to the places they wish to visit, and whether or not a location is wheelchair-friendly. They can also upload their own reviews and rate venues and facilities using a red, amber and green traffic light system. Simon Samsone, who is the founder…
Simon Yeoman, CEO at Fasthosts, discusses the three factors to consider when expanding a side hustle into an ecommerce offering. Side hustle culture is alive and well. Whether it’s dog-sitting, cleaning, interior designing, delivering parcels or renting out a spare room, 44 per cent of people in the UK now supplement their main income with a side hustle. In fact, Gen Z is leading the charge with 68 per cent making money this way[i]. With minimal overheads, low risk and 24/7 accessibility, hustlers are turning to the digital marketplace to make their hobbies, interests and skills into an extra income…
People management platform Employment Hero is predicting a huge upsurge in parents starting work early under new Flexible Working laws. The law change, which comes into effect on April 6, will require that employers consider employee requests for flexible working in good faith and consult with them on how they might be able to make them work. Employees will also be able to make these requests on “day one” of their employment, meaning new starters might look to set new patterns of work immediately. Employers can still reject a request for flexible work if it is plainly unworkable and would…
Jodie Fraser, CEO and founder of Fraser Allen Estate Management has been appointed as Chair of Trustees of the Hollie Gazzard Trust. Businesswoman Jodie has been a supporter of the trust and its founder Nick Gazzard for several years and was an early business adopter of the Hollie Guard app designed to protect people from harm. For her this latest appointment is a natural progression. “We are delighted that Jodie has joined us as chair of Trustees. As an entrepreneur, Jodie has a wealth of knowledge and experience in running successful businesses,” said Nick Gazzard. “As a current Ambassador and active…
Amidst the apprehension surrounding AI-driven change, it’s time to shift our perspective. Rather than viewing AI as a looming threat, we need to acknowledge its potential as a source of untapped opportunities. In the fast-paced, ever-evolving modern workplace that is continually being shaped by rapid technological change, concerns about job losses caused by new technologies like AI are natural. However, for many roles, AI will help humans complete their jobs, improve efficiency and manage a greater workload. It won’t replace human workers. AI can be the driving force behind new employment opportunities, fostering growth for individuals and businesses alike, while…