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Avoiding Business Risks: The Do’s and Don’t’s
There is a risk in creating a business. Most business owners have asked themselves; 1. Is it going to fail? 2. Am I going to run out of cash? 3. Will people be interested in my product/service? Having great bookkeeping helps enable business owners to not have to...
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Avoiding Business Risks: The Do’s and Don’t’s
There is a risk in creating a business. Most business owners have asked themselves; 1. Is it going to fail? 2. Am I going to run out of cash? 3. Will people be interested in my product/service? Having great bookkeeping helps enable business owners to not have to...
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Property agent appointed to market new industrial warehouse development
Property agents Garrison Real Estate have been appointed as the marketing agent for Alto60, a new industrial warehouse building in Redditch. The recently completed building, comprises 60,801 sq ft of Grade A warehouse accommodation, built to a high specification and...
University Study Finds New Health Link that Could Transform How Heart Disease is Detected
Research carried out at the University of Worcester has discovered a potentially significant link between markers in the blood and electrical functions of the heart which could transform the way heart disease is detected. The study could mean that ECG...
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How businesses can defend against AI-enabled threats
With October being Cyber Security Awareness Month, Wavenet – a managed services provider offering cybersecurity, communications and connectivity that grows with businesses – urges companies to safeguard themselves in the lead up to the busy Christmas...
State-of-the-art care suite opens at Pershore College
A new state-of-the-art care suite to support the development of students seeking a career in the health and social care sector has been unveiled at Pershore College. The facility at Pershore College, which is part of WCG, features a mock training care suite which will...
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Bounce Back Loan Scheme top-ups open for eligible businesses
Businesses can now ‘top-up’ their existing Bounce Back Loans if they previously borrowed less than 25% of their turnover. From 10 November, participating lenders in the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) are able to offer smaller businesses across the UK a...
How to work safely: Construction, outdoor work, factories and warehouses
As new national restrictions begin in November, government guidelines recommend that people should stay at home where possible and should only travel to work if they cannot work from home. For those who cannot work from home, you are advised to still go to your...
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Chamber Network top five achievements 2020
As we reflect on a busy and challenging year, the BCC policy team has highlighted their top five achievements for 2020: A huge thank you to our growing network of Members who support us and provide us with essential business insights that allow us to lobby for these...
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Chamber Network top five achievements 2020
As we reflect on a busy and challenging year, the BCC policy team has highlighted their top five achievements for 2020: A huge thank you to our growing network of Members who support us and provide us with essential business insights that allow us to lobby for these...
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Local Cycling Scheme Recognised for Efforts to Improve Sustainability
A scheme to get more people cycling has been recognised with an International CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Excellence Award. Woo Bikes, a partnership pilot e-bike scheme, led by the University of Worcester alongside Worcester City Council, Worcestershire...
Would you like to join our Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are currently recruiting for businesses to join their Area Councils. We have two vacancies in Herefordshire and one vacancy in Worcestershire. We are looking for businesses from the following sectors, but would welcome applications from any interested members:
Herefordshire News
Fastershire launches new grant to help community groups during the coronavirus outbreak
The new Keep Connected grant has been launched to help support groups and organisations to adapt and continue to deliver their services remotely as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The grant has been created by the Herefordshire Council’s Fastershire...
Call for business sector volunteers
The impact of the coronavirus on Herefordshire’s businesses will only truly be known in the weeks and months to come. Economic survival is only one – albeit very important – aspect. There will also be less tangible difficulties caused by the additional stress, anxiety...
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Midlands Law Firm Continues Growth Journey Reporting Impressive Financial Results
Thursfields, a law firm located in the Midlands, has released impressive financial results for the period of 12 months to April 2023, underscoring their dedication to excellence. With a growth rate of over 10%, the firm’s annual turnover has now reached £11 million....
Invitational Franchise Roundtable Lunch
In conjunction with Knights Plc & NatWest, we’d like to invite franchisors and franchisees to a roundtable lunch event as follows; Venue – Knights Plc, Two Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX (easily accessible from New Street or Snowhill stations)...
Wage inflation… the tipping point
Wage inflation… the tipping point As inflation gradually comes down, households are still feeling the impact of increased costs. As we approach the end of this financial year, in which employees received unprecedented pay increases as businesses had to compete to hold...
FINECLEAN Take Another Step Towards Eco-friendliness
FINECLEAN is happy to announce that we have taken another step towards eco-friendliness and carbon neutrality by partnering up with Clover Christeyns – Clover Eco Range. Clover Chemicals Ltd is a manufacturer of ‘Effective Cleaning Chemicals’. After...
Mr Mulligans Charity Crazy Golf Tournament for Acorns Children’s Hospice
Mulligan’s are proud to be hosting charity CRAZY GOLF TOURNAMENT for Acorns Children’s Hospice on Thursday the 19th October. Tickets will be priced at £10 with 50% going to Acorns. The price includes entry into the tournament and a drink plus a chance to win a...
ELY Spooktacular Charity Ball
Get ready for a Halloween spectacular…with our 2023 SPOOKTACULAR Charity Ball! Held at the utterly gorgeous Brinsop Court on Friday 27th October, our Charity Ball is sure to be frightfully fantastic! Join us for a spookily elegant evening. More details to be released...
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