So how did Prime Minister Boris Johnson do in trying to provide the nation with a clear steer on how to work its way out of the Covid-19 crisis? Wearing my media training hat rather than offering any personal political opinion, the answer I have to...
Worcester-based accountancy firm Haines Watts has appointed a new partner in a move which reaffirms its commitment to developing and retaining talent. James Howard joined the practice from university in 2007 and qualified as a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants five years later....
If you haven’t seen the uplifting TV film Marvellous about the irrepressible Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin I suggest you do so. It might just provide a clue to how to get through Covid-19. Born with learning difficulties, Baldwin worked as a clown, had a self-appointed role to welcome new students to Keele...
It’s fair to say that these are unprecedented times with the Coronavirus outbreak affecting our lives and businesses. It is not business as usual. That means how we choose to communicate with one another (and it is choice) is vital not just for maintaining contact and concern for our fellow...
A Worcester customer experience led marketing agency is embracing a fresh approach to making a positive contribution to the community. Fresh Nous, who are based at Hawford Business Centre, are supporting Worcester Warriors Community Foundation by dedicating at least one of their five-strong female team to...
Budding designers and fashionistas who want to learn more about upcycling are being invited to join a thriving club based in intu Milton Keynes. Sustainable Fashion Club members meet every Thursday evening between 6pm and 7pm during term time at The Zip Yard store to transform...
Why use content marketing to promote your business? The simple answer is to build your brand and engage with your audience (sometimes, but not always, potential customers) – which matters more in an age where people prefer connection, engagement, interaction, feeling and sometimes explanation over crude and obvious sales messaging. That...
Worcestershire Ambassadors have welcomed a new chair and two new directors for its 20th anniversary year. Taking the helm is Julia Williams, who previously served as vice chair and organised the county’s biggest charity event Strictly Worcestershire on behalf of the Ambassadors in 2018 and 2019. Joining...
National business brokers Business Partnership have welcomed a new regional partner to cover the South East London region. Douglas Craig, who ran a family business supplying high quality fresh produce to restaurants in the West End of London for 17 years, will use his experience of SMEs...
Today is the funeral of my lifelong friend Mark Heason. It is hard to think when I was younger that I’d ever have to write these words but Mark was one of my oldest pals and although it would be wrong to say we lived in each other’s pockets...