When Adam Taylor walked away from his job as an investment banker at Lehman Brothers in 2008, his vision for his future fell apart around him. This ambitious 26-year-old who had an ability with numbers yet had dyslexia, had imagined a life of learning and a career around money, investments, hedge funds – and then suddenly it was over. He was out. Done. “When I lost my job I was a bit lost. Who was I? I’d sort of lost my identity. What would come next for me?” Adam found that not only had he lost his job, he then…
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As tech businesses boom across the UK, FDM Group, whose mission is to bring people and technology together, has given their top tips on attracting, engaging and retaining women in the industry. With this growth, it’s imperative businesses start taking action to improve gender equality within the industry in order to see its continued growth. At the current rate, the gender gap is not expected to close until 2120 – which demonstrates the need for proactive change and significant strides to be made. In fact, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality, improving gender equality would result in a 3.5% increase in GDP…
Companies with at least 250 staff from Bath and the South West are invited to take part in a Large Business Forum at the University of Bath later this month hosted by ESG specialists Action Net Zero, Transform ESG in partnership with County Business Shows. The event will bring together the bigger business players from the South West who, it’s hoped, will go on to collaborate to help the region and the city of Bath combat the climate emergency and move towards net zero. The Large Business Forum will form a specialist part of the wider Bath & North East…
MPA has acquired EFM Financial Management Limited and Outsource-FD Limited both trading as EFM. This will enable MPA to expand their professional services, offering even more value to clients and SME businesses. EFM was established in 2000 as a cost-effective, outsourcing solution for entrepreneurial businesses that did not have the in-house capability or access to a high level of financial expertise. In 2010, EFM launched a major expansion initiative and successfully licenced the brand and business model, creating a network of highly skilled financial professionals. Both companies are located throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. ‘We are delighted to…
London’s independent take-aways and restaurants can today, June 8th, apply for the chance to receive funding for more sustainable packaging to help their business operations become more environmentally friendly. Enterprise Nation has partnered with Uber Eats and Visa to launch Grants for Growth, a pioneering programme to support food service businesses in their efforts to reduce packaging waste as they grow their business. Grants for Growth is designed to help restaurants transition away from single-use plastic packaging to greener and more sustainable options. The programme will see 20 successful applicants in London receive $10,000 each in credits (in the local…
Welcome to our exclusive interview with Seb Roberts, the visionary behind Gophr, the renowned same-day delivery company. With prestigious clients like Screwfix, Co-op, Net-a-porter, Dior, and Selfridges, Gophr has established itself as a key player in the industry. Seb’s mission is clear: to position Gophr as the leading same-day delivery business in the UK, leveraging innovative technology and revolutionising the crucial “last mile” of delivery. Seb’s journey began in the music and media industries, where he experienced firsthand the frustrations of unreliable courier services. Fueled by the desire to create a better alternative, Seb embarked on the challenge of transforming…
Repurposing content has become a powerful strategy for businesses and individuals looking to make the most of their valuable information assets. In this article, marketing agency Protean Inbound explores the art of transforming existing content into fresh and engaging formats to expand its reach and impact. Whether you’re a seasoned content creator or just starting out, this guide will provide you with insights and practical tips to effectively repurpose your content and maximise its value. The concept of content repurposing involves repackaging existing content to serve diverse purposes, across various formats and channels. By adapting and modifying existing content, businesses…
By Stephen Johnson, CEO and Founder at Quality Engineering consultancy Roq. There’s an old saying in business that goes along the lines of “What if we invest in developing staff, and they leave? But what if we don’t and they stay?” At a time when the UK’s digital skills gap is wider than ever and great candidates are like gold dust, there is a massive challenge for companies to recruit new staff in the technology sector. The same goes for many other UK business sectors, so it makes sense to focus on investing in staff to develop them and promoting…
Two in five (38%) adults in the UK spend less than an hour a day outdoors, with lack of access to green spaces having a knock-on effect on mental and physical health. This is according to new research from leading health provider Bupa, which is calling for access and quality of shared outdoor spaces to be improved to boost the health and wellbeing of our people and planet. The main barriers to getting outdoors are not having enough free time (15%) and having a busy job (13%), and many people also struggle to access outdoor spaces, despite the known health benefits…
Empowerment and business coach Taz Thornton has united a team of LGBTQIA entrepreneurs women for a series of weekly live talk shows called ‘Proud Women’ throughout June. These ‘Loose Women’ style broadcasts will air via the social media platforms LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube and will touch on topics related to Pride Month including how business and individuals can truly be allies and support equality and equity. There will be four panellists taking part: Katie Allen: a specialist diversity, equity and inclusion consultant and coach from Peterborough. Katie is on a mission to help aspiring allies activate their awareness. Katie represents…