Steve Hollis, GBSLEP Chair comments on the Midlands Engine Strategy…

Businesses to take pressure of the NHS?…

 
 
Health and Wellbeing Professional says Employers are the answer to the NHS

Edesix Selected as Body Worn Camera Provider for UK Prison Services…

Edinburgh-based Edesix Ltd., a market leader in the provision of body worn camera (BWC) solutions, has announced its selection as the Body Worn Camera provider of choice for Her Majesty’s Prison Service throughout the UK.

Self-employed to lose tax saving…

 Top 40 accountants Bishop Fleming are calling on the government to be open and honest about its plans to reform National Insurance Contributions (NICs) paid by the self-employed.
The firm fears that the promised £145 a …

Startup Walmoo launches global Loyalty-as-a-Service solution partner programme…

Walmoo aims to help small and medium retail businesses (SMEs) to grow and improve relationships with their customers by running smart loyalty programmes. The customers will be able to check-in and receive rewards from places …

Businesses energised at first Sustainability Forum…

Local businesses were inspired to think about how to increase their energy efficiency at the first Sustainability forum, held in association with the Business Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP) at Thorlux Lighting earlier this month.

UK tech entrepreneur Briteyellow making major announcement at Mobile World Congress…

Briteyellow, the UK-based pedestrian smart mobility software-as-a-service innovator, will be making a major announcement at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.

£2.5m commercial premises scheme to create 130 new jobs…

Businesses across The Marches looking to revamp their buildings and create new jobs can apply for grants of up to £100,000 thanks to a new £2.5m fund launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
The …

Hospice Christmas campaign raises a record £100k…

Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice annual festive fundraising drive is on course to raise more than £100,000, doubling amounts raised in 2015
Thousands of local people show their support for events including the Jingle Bell Jog, Light …

Fracino receives prestigious award as SUBWAY® Innovation Partner…

The SUBWAY® brand has recognised the creativity of Fracino by naming the third-generation espresso coffee machine manufacturer as its 2016 Innovation Partner.
The accolade acknowledges how Fracino worked tirelessly with the SUBWAY® brand and the European …

RateSetter forms partnership with TaxAssist to engage with SMEs…

RateSetter’s Business Finance division has entered into an exclusive partnership with TaxAssist Accountants to help SMEs (small and medium enterprises) across the country access the appropriate finance they need to run their businesses more efficiently.

From inspirational achiever to Boss of the Year…

International online awards, SuperAchievers, opens for nominations this week, seeking to showcase the success of those who strive to achieve, whilst having a positive impact on their colleagues, families and the local economy, and this …

H&W Chamber of Commerce launch Business Manifesto for 2017

 
The manifesto was launched at an event hosted by Worcester, Bosch which attracted over 80 people from companies across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Speaking at the event were Mike Ashton and Sophia Haywood from Herefordshire & …

ETG announced as the main sponsor for In-Comm Awards…

One of the West Midlands’ largest Apprenticeship awards programmes has received major backing this week, with news that the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has agreed to be the main sponsor.

HS2 go-ahead to power West Midlands renaissance…

Royal Assent to be granted for London to West Midlands route today
First trains to operate in 2026

The news that Royal Assent is to be granted yesterday (Thu 23 Feb) for the high-speed rail route between …

Further growth as Hayward Wright welcomes new apprentice systems for businesses…

A leading West Midlands accountancy firm has kicked off 2017 by welcoming a new apprentice to its team.
Teenager Daniel Onions has joined Hayward Wright Accountancy Group and will work on a variety of IT, commercial …

Accountants Issue 10-Point Wish-List for Business Budget…

Top 40 accountants Bishop Fleming has issued a 10-point wish-list for the Chancellor’s Spring Budget to be delivered on 8 March 2017.
Matthew Lee, Managing Partner at Bishop Fleming, said: “We need a serious Budget for …

IT experts move to Plymouth Science Park…

A top specialist IT company, which works its magic to boost the success of companies across the south west, is moving to Plymouth Science Park.
Rowe IT took the decision having been impressed by the excellent …

Four new promotions make it a ‘family affair’ for Talbots Law

Talbots has strengthened its thriving family law department by announcing the promotion of four senior family lawyers.
The law firm, which employs 200 people across seven offices in the Black Country and Worcestershire, has promoted James …

New Birmingham training academy providing hundreds of jobs…

Almost 200 people have found new jobs through a unique Birmingham apprenticeship training academy.
The Sigma Financial Group (Sigma), one of the UK’s leading business outsourcing firms, has seen its staff numbers grow by 50% (300 …