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Why Every Restaurant Needs a Pest Control Contract in Herefordshire
The One Thing That Can Close Your Restaurant Overnight Picture this: It’s a busy Friday evening in your Herefordshire restaurant. Tables are full, the kitchen is firing on all cylinders, and then it happens. A diner spots a mouse scurrying along the skirting board....
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Why Every Restaurant Needs a Pest Control Contract in Herefordshire
The One Thing That Can Close Your Restaurant Overnight Picture this: It’s a busy Friday evening in your Herefordshire restaurant. Tables are full, the kitchen is firing on all cylinders, and then it happens. A diner spots a mouse scurrying along the skirting board....
Member News
Journals created by stocktake
The journals created by conducting a stock take are a bit unusual from the normal journals that deal with stock. Most ERP and accounting systems now create journals when items are moved. Receiving stock from a supplier it will debit, or increase the inventory amount....
How to conduct a stocktake
In the previous article we looked at the importance of accurate stock levels. Without it, it is difficult to have visibility of your operations or plan your purchase levels into the future. That is why, in theory, having a computerised...
Patron & Strategic News
PhD Student Takes on Sahara Desert to Change Attitudes Towards Dementia
A PhD student from Worcester hopes to change attitudes towards people who live with dementia as she prepares to take on a 100km trek across the Sahara Desert. Mary-Joy Albutt (Known as M-J), whose doctoral research at the University of Worcester is examining the links...
Pets as Therapy Charity Visits Medical Students
Medical students at the University of Worcester were treated to a special visit from Pets as Therapy dogs. The Charity, which uses animals to enhance health and wellbeing, has been visiting the University for many years now, but this is the first time they have...
Chamber News
Do you know about the Queen’s Award for Enterprise?
You are invited to the launch of applications for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2023. Wednesday 18th May 2022, 5pm for 5.30pm at The Shell Store, Canary Drive, Skylon Park, Hereford, HR2 6SR Please follow this link to Register:...
Funding approved for new Meeting Centres in Worcestershire
Two new Meeting Centres for those living with dementia will be set up in Bromsgrove and Redditch, thanks to a county-wide funding programme. In January 2020, Worcestershire County Council and the six district councils of Worcestershire announced they would be...
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Introducing The Worcester Handyman
The Worcester Handyman was set up at the request of the numerous people and businesses where ad-hoc and planned handyman services were provided in a professional and personable way. Whilst no job is too small, services can be provided on a per job, per hour or daily...
Introducing The Worcester Handyman
The Worcester Handyman was set up at the request of the numerous people and businesses where ad-hoc and planned handyman services were provided in a professional and personable way. Whilst no job is too small, services can be provided on a per job, per hour or daily...
Policy News
Employment Survey 2020 now open. Take part to receive your free copy of the report
Are you still recruiting despite COVID-19? How will the end of furlough impact your staff levels? What challenges have you faced as a result of moving your team to remote working? The outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent global pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the...
Chamber Statement to Chancellors Winter Economy Plan
The job support scheme, starting on November 1 will help protect livelihoods, allow businesses to hold onto valued and skilled employees and ease cash flow concerns going into the winter months. Action was needed from government as researched from the latest...
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Charity News
Black-Tie Dinner and Silent Auction Raises Incredible £60,485 for Local Children and Families
Fundraisers were on fine form at a black-tie dinner and silent auction which raised a staggering £60,485 for local children and families. The event at Teme Valley was held in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice and its care for life limited and life threatened children...
Local Fire Protection Firm Digs Deep For New Garden
Aico Ltd is supporting the memorial gardens for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new airbase and headquarters, currently being constructed on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border. Building work on Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new airbase and headquarters facility...
SME Exporters Treading Water
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook sees no improvement in Q3 of 2023 as half of all SME exporters (49%) saw no change in overseas sales, and a quarter (25%) reported a decrease. Just over a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales increase in...
BCC News
SME Exporters Treading Water
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook sees no improvement in Q3 of 2023 as half of all SME exporters (49%) saw no change in overseas sales, and a quarter (25%) reported a decrease. Just over a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales increase in...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust introduce one of the UK’s most advanced electronic patient record systems in its history
One of the UK’s most transformational electronic patient record systems is now live across Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust. Sunrise Electronic Patient Records (EPR) which is being used by colleagues across the three hospitals in our Trust – Worcestershire Acute,...
Accountancy firm acquires leading design agency
Ballards LLP, a leading Worcestershire based firm of chartered accountants, has today announced the acquisition of CreativeFolks Ltd, a well-established creative design agency based in Northampton. The move comes as Ballards LLP seeks to expand its service offerings...
Herefordshire News
Walking in Herefordshire
Walking is a great way to become more active. It’s a free activity, you don’t need any special equipment and there is no need to drive to a destination first – get to know your local area and explore the world straight from your doorstep. If...
Marches Careers Hub Online Careers & Coffee Event
Would you like to learn more about helping shape the futures of young people throughout Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin? The Marches Careers Hub alongside the Cornerstone Employer group invite you to their virtual ‘Careers and Coffee’ event to hear...
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Big Match Ahead for University’s Women’s Football Team
The University of Worcester’s Women’s Football Team is preparing for a crucial match that could secure them a spot in the final of a prestigious competition. A victory against the University of Birmingham on Wednesday, February 19, would mark their first...
Mobile app developed by BCU and University of Worcester will Revolutionise Care for Babies with Complex Heart Disease
Life-saving support for babies with complex heart disease will soon be available at the touch of a button, thanks to the development of a new monitoring and reporting app for parents. The project is co-led by Dr Chris Bowers, Principal Lecturer in Computing at the...
Over 275,000 trees planted in the West Midlands over the last three years
Over 275,000 trees have been planted in the West Midlands as part of an ambitious three-year project to benefit the environment and local communities. The Heart of England Forest, in partnership with Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Warwick District Council and...
The Rise of Alternative Conference and Filming Spaces in the Countryside
As businesses and creative industries look beyond traditional urban venues, there is a growing shift toward nature-inspired settings for corporate events, team retreats, and film productions. With an increasing focus on well-being, creativity, and sustainability,...
Don’t Miss Out! Key Deadlines for Maximising Your Tax Benefits
Don’t Miss Out! Key Deadlines for Maximising Your Tax Benefits February 5, 2025 The end of the tax year is fast approaching (April 5th), and now’s the time to review your financial situation and take advantage of any available tax-saving opportunities. Two crucial...
Earth Hub Recognised by Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday
If you’re a small business owner, you might have heard of Small Business Sunday (#SBS) – an initiative set up by Theo Paphitis in 2010 to support small businesses across the UK. Every week, six businesses are hand-picked by Theo and given a huge social media boost...
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