Articles by Bip Team
Bob joins the team at Plinkfizz…
MARKETING and communications agency Plinkfizz have appointed Bob Taylor as their new Google AdWords specialist.
Bob studied business at the University of Lancashire, before going on to hold several senior management positions in a variety of …
Apprenticeship grants are instrumental in finding work for young people…
“The vital factor in skills training for young people is to get the right balance between learning and doing,” said Gary David Smith, co-founder of Prism Solutions.
“With one million youngsters without work or training in …
MAS support helps Warrior open new doors as turnover doubles in two years…
Protecting social housing, high value goods and the UK’s money has helped a Birmingham manufacturer double turnover and create ten new jobs.Warrior Doors, which designs, produces and installs a range of high security stainless
steel, aluminium …
Shadow Transport minister Lilian Greenwood MP visits Midland Metro and site of Birmingham Curzon HS2 station…
Shadow Transport minister Lilian Greenwood MP has praised Birmingham and the West Midlands for the way it is embracing the arrival of HS2.
Essential guide to road safety for small businesses can help cut costs and save lives…
Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on small businesses with employees who drive for work to explore how they can cut costs and improve road safety, using its free comprehensive guide. The guide is …
Baker Tilly’s Weekly Tax Brief…
In this edition of Baker Tilly’s weekly round-up of the most important tax news, we cover the latest developments…
The Rise of Fall of Bitcoins: What does the future hold for Bitcoins?…
The popularity is Bitcoin has skyrocketed since the end of last year. However on February of this year, a major Bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox shut down its payment operations and the popularity of Bitcoins has …
CBI COMMENTS ON HS2 REPORT…
The CBI commented on the publication of High Speed 2: Get Ready, A report to the Government by the HS2 Growth Taskforce
Nicola Walker, CBI Director for Business Environment, said:
“HS2 offers an opportunity to regenerate local …
Stafford business speaks out for apprenticeships…
Obsolete industrial component supplier, European Automation is set to hold a seminar at the Let’s do apprenticeships event in Stafford, on March 28. The event, which is hosted by PM Training and the North Staffordshire …
RECOVERY FEEDS THROUGH TO FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS – CBI/PwC…
Optimism and business volumes surge
As the UK economic recovery takes root, it is beginning to feed through to the financial services sector, according to the latest CBI/PwC survey covering the three months to December. Optimism …
CBI RESPONDS TO LABOUR BANKING PROPOSALS…
The CBI responded to Labour Party proposals on banking reform, following a speech by Ed Miliband.
Katja Hall, CBI Chief Policy Director, said:
“The direction of travel in banking to increase choice and competition is positive, with …
University professor invited to join historical royal society…
A human resources professor from the University of Wolverhampton has been elected to the fellowship of a prestigious royal society.
Bob Hamlin, Emeritus Professor and Chair of Human Resource Development at the University, was invited to become a …
Event to show business benefits of 3D printing…
Cutting-edge 3D printing techniques will be explained by experts at an event held by the University of Wolverhampton.
The free talk will look at how the latest developments in 3D printing can be beneficial to businesses.
It …
Bike HUD fully funded – investors show confidence in motorcycle safety device…
A new motorcycle heads-up display called Bike HUD will soon be delivered to customers around the world after 156 investors helped UK creator, Bike Systems, achieve its £90,000 development cost target via crowdfunding site Seedrs. …
SAFER CITY CYCLING FOR COMMUTERS…
A cyclist rode his bike with “no hands” on the handlebars around one of London’s busiest roundabouts while business commuters on a bike training course watched.
Another rider headed at speed towards traffic on the wrong …
Stakeholders urged to help shape city’s urban development…
Stakeholders have been urged to have their say on wide ranging development policies which could see Birmingham’s population leap by more than 150,000 by 2031.
Birmingham City Council is consulting on a range of proposals to …
2014 a turning point for credit union movement…
2014 will be a turning point for UK credit unions as the movement’s increasingly high public profile helps engage a new generation of members.
That’s according to Somerset Savings and Loans president Don Davies, who said …
CBI RESPONDS TO CHANCELLOR’S COMMENTS ON MINIMUM WAGE…
The CBI responded to the Chancellor’s comments on the national minimum wage.
John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said:
“Recommending the rate of the national minimum wage must be a matter for the Low Pay Commission, as the Chancellor …
CBI RESPONDS TO LABOUR BANKING PROPOSALS…
The CBI today responded to Labour Party proposals on banking reform, ahead of a speech by Ed Miliband.
Katja Hall, CBI Chief Policy Director, said:
“The direction of travel in banking to boost choice and competition is …
