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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease. By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop. More...
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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease. By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop. More...
Member News
Member to Member collaboration between Hazelton Mountford and You Do Better
STRATEGIC MEMBERS Hazelton Mountford Group partnered with member You Do Better from 2020. Since then, the company has benefited from expert marketing and public relations support. As Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers, Hazelton Mountford offer expert advice and...
Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College Students Visit Thailand on Global Citizenship Programme
A group of students from Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College recently returned from an unforgettable two-week Global Citizenship Programme in Thailand, where they made a real difference to local communities whilst developing valuable skills for their...
Patron & Strategic News
Wyevale Nurseries Creates New Water Reservoir at its Container Tree Production Site
A LEADING British commercial nursery is creating a new reservoir to help capture, store and recycle more water while also protecting the environment and reducing flooding around its Hereford site (August 2024). Wyevale Nurseries is constructing the water conservation...
Kimal PLC Complete IOSH Managing Safely Training
Kimal PLC is an innovative manufacturer and distributor of customised procedure packs and vascular access devices to clinical departments in over seventy countries worldwide. Fully recognising the importance and benefits of providing a safe place of work for its...
Chamber News
Government announce end of Plan B restrictions – Businesses to move focus to the future
The Prime Minister announced yesterday that the Plan B restrictions, introduced to tackle to new Coronavirus variant in December, will be coming to an end. These measures include an end to the work from home guidance, legal requirement of vaccine passports, and the...
Your chance to name the theme for the Chamber Business Awards
The Chamber Business Awards are coming up, and we need your help! We’re looking for one of our Members to name the theme. The theme should be centered around the following areas: Flowers/floral Spring/Summer Botanical Gardens The winning individual and their...
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Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The government has produced updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to include details on how the scheme will change from 1 July. The first time you will be able to make claims for days in July will be 1 July, you cannot claim for periods in July...
Working from home and taxable expenses
You can now check which expenses are taxable if your employee works from home due to coronavirus (COVID-19). You could be affected if any of your employees are working from home due to coronavirus (COVID-19), either because: your workplace has closed they are...
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Summer in the City Networking Event
Friday 3rd September from 4.00pm to 7.00pm Are you Zoomed out and ready to get back to real world networking? If so, please come and join us for a relaxed, after-work networking event in the comfortable environment of Kingsway House in the centre of Worcester. With...
Own A ‘Dream Horse’ For Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Crowd Racing has teamed up with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to offer supporters the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Crowd (MAAC Crowd), a discounted yearly membership offering a taste of racehorse ownership in aid of the lifesaving service. In a similar style to the...
New energy support package falls short for struggling UK businesses
Following today’s announcement from Government on a new energy support package for businesses, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “Despite Government efforts, an 85% drop in the financial envelope of support will fall short for thousands of UK...
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New energy support package falls short for struggling UK businesses
Following today’s announcement from Government on a new energy support package for businesses, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “Despite Government efforts, an 85% drop in the financial envelope of support will fall short for thousands of UK...
Worcestershire News
Author and University Experts Join Forces for Writing Event
Budding writers can get tips from a bestselling author and creative writing experts from the University of Worcester at an upcoming event. The Writers’ Day, held at The Hive on Saturday March 11, which runs 9.30am – 2.30pm, will offer a variety of activities from...
INCREASE REVENUE THROUGH COMMERCIAL AND AUDIENCE SEGMENTATION
By Christian Collison, CEO of sports marketing agency, Nifty Communications. Everyone knows the digital age has turned traditional sponsorship models on their head but there are still revenue-generating opportunities that many clubs and organisations are missing. Take...
Herefordshire News
Boost for new and expanding businesses in Herefordshire
Businesses that are looking to take a first-step into retail or move into commercial premises in Herefordshire for the first time can now get grant funding support. Start-up businesses wishing to try retail with either a pop-up type arrangement or taking on a retail...
Call for businesses and property owners in Leominster to get involved in the town’s regeneration
Leominster’s town centre is set to benefit from the renovation and restoration of a number of its historic buildings thanks to grant funding available through the Leominster High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme. The Leominster HSHAZ is a regeneration...
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Positive Picture on Growth Continues
Responding to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The UK economy got off to a good start this year, and the provisional data for Q2 shows that positive story is continuing. It’s...
From Clearing to Medical School at the University of Worcester
Sophie Bennett has just completed her degree in Biomedical Science and is about to start her journey at the University of Worcester’s Medical School. It’s a very exciting time for Sophie, but when she opened the envelope containing her grades on A-Level Results Day...
Severn Valley Railway is Finalist in Three Categories for Visit Worcestershire Awards
Staff and volunteers at the Severn Valley Railway have a lot to smile about right now, as the leading heritage line has been selected as a finalist in three separate categories for the 2024/2025 Visit Worcestershire Awards. The railway is in the running to scoop the...
Unleashing Curiosity: A Dog’s-Eye View on Human Behaviour
By Hope, the Office Dog Hello, humans! Hope here, your friendly neighbourhood canine correspondent. As I lounge in my cosy corner under the desk, I’ve noticed something fascinating about you two-legged creatures: your insatiable curiosity. From a dog’s...
Unleashing the Potential of Employee Advocacy
Imagine transforming your entire workforce into a dynamic team of brand ambassadors, each contributing to a stronger, more authentic presence on social media. This is the power of employee advocacy, a burgeoning trend that is reshaping the landscape of influencer...
Announcing An Exciting New Partnership with Zenkraft
Coacto, a local Salesforce Consultancy, are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Zenkraft, the leading Salesforce-native shipping, tracking, and returns application. Zenkraft’s multi-carrier shipping solution, available on the Salesforce AppExchange, empowers...
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