Greentech Festival’s GTF Connect Returns To London This September. The event will be held at the city’s legendary venue, Ministry of Sound, on September 4th and 5th, with a theme of ‘Turning crisis into opportunity’; setting the stage for change makers, business leaders and innovators to connect and learn about greener technologies, approaches and solutions. GTF Connect will welcome around 600 visitors over the two days with a diverse agenda which focuses on shaping a greener future. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to an inspiring programme of keynotes and panel discussions as well as green start-up pitch sessions.…
Author: Greg Robinson
Endurance Vehicle Solutions, a leading provider in specialist vehicle hire and fleet management, is set to significantly expand its operations with a new £5 million asset finance credit line. This funding, secured through a continued partnership with Shawbrook, marks a major milestone in Endurance’s growth journey. Since its inception in 2019, Endurance Vehicle Solutions has experienced substantial growth. Starting with a small team of just five employees, the company has evolved into a robust operation with over 50 staff members and a fleet exceeding 550 specialist waste, recycling, and drainage vehicles. This latest financial boost from Shawbrook will further fuel…
I met Sara Daw in an office building less than a mile from my home in Wiltshire. I really couldn’t believe there was someone so successful in business and I’d not heard of them – yet they were literally in my own backyard! It’s one thing which I love about the business sector, it’s full of surprises, energy, talent and stories which often just pop up and you don’t have to go far to find those stories. Sara is the Group CEO of the CFO Centre group, based in my home town of Swindon. What is the CFO Centre? It’s…
Establishing an online presence is no longer just an option but a necessity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to thrive. A crucial component in this digital transformation is the adoption of reliable online payment solutions, such as those offered by Worldpay, a leading payment solutions provider. This article explores how SMEs can enhance their online presence and drive growth in the competitive e-commerce landscape. Embracing e-commerce: The digital shift For SMEs, the shift to online operations is not just beneficial – it’s essential. The digital age offers a broader audience and the potential for significant growth. With tools…
When I first met with Matt Mytenka, the Vice President of Sales for Worldpay’s International and US Direct Business I admit, I wasn’t sure how to define his title. However, as we spoke, he not only demystified his role in the payments industry but helped me understand how Worldpay helps small business owners, like me grow their businesses. What is Worldpay? Worldpay provides payment processing solutions allowing businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments – globally, online and in store. Can you describe your role and responsibilities at Worldpay? My role has many facets, but if I…
With the exciting British Grand Prix just behind us and the Hungary Grand Prix just around the corner, Pierre Berlin, General Manager of EMEA at monday.com, provides some insight on the lessons SME leaders can learn from a well oiled F1 pitstop team. As Formula One stars like Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris compete on the track, a key part of their success is attributed to the pitstop crews supporting them. It’s no secret that a well-oiled pitstop team can be the deciding factor in winning races. A pitstop is a highly coordinated activity that depends on seamless…
Award-winning Olympian javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread MBE will be the keynote speaker at the Big Business Breakfast, sponsored by Business West. This event is part of the Great British Expo’s South West Expo, taking place at the Steam Museum in Swindon on July 17, 2024. The breakfast event is from 8:30 am to 9:45 am. Fatima, who was awarded the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity, will share her inspiring story of resilience at the Big Business Breakfast. She will recount her journey from being abandoned as a…
2023 marked the great office return, with a steep rise in interest for both employees and employers returning to the office environment. According to the Virgin Media O2 Business Future of Work study, 58% of workers cited stronger connections with colleagues as a primary motivation for returning to the office, while 55% reported improved mental health attributed to in-office work environments. Currently 57% of business leaders expect their employees to return to the workplace full-time, with only 9% permitting fully remote work, according to recent research. Despite this trend, a significant portion of the workforce continues to operate remotely. With…
The UK’s economic landscape is showing promising signs of recovery, with recent data indicating a notable upturn. Key voices in the business community are urging the new Government to seize this momentum and implement growth-focused policies to sustain and enhance this positive trajectory. , National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), responded to the Office for National Statistics figures showing a 0.4% rise in GDP for May: “The good growth registered in May picks up the momentum from the strong economic expansion seen in the first quarter, following April’s lull. To achieve the Prime Minister’s ambition to drive…
Litigation – that is, formally dealing with a dispute through the parties’ domestic courts – has long been the go-to solution when commercial disputes arise, but this form of dispute resolution has been regarded as lengthy, costly, and does little to preserve any commercial goodwill between the parties involved. Conversely, Arbitration has become an internationally welcome form of commercial dispute resolution. So, what does arbitration entail, and is it the right choice for you should you find yourself at the centre of an ongoing commercial dispute? What is arbitration? There are times where formal litigation is unavoidable. However, both commercially…