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1500th Armed Forces Covenant milestone reached

1500th Armed Forces Covenant milestone reached

West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are pleased to announce their 1500th Armed Forces Covenant signatory as NESO, the National Energy System Operator. The Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have...

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1500th Armed Forces Covenant milestone reached

West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are pleased to announce their 1500th Armed Forces Covenant signatory as NESO, the National Energy System Operator. The Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have...

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Business Challenges: How the Chamber Supports your Business.

Business Challenges: How the Chamber Supports your Business.

Following the recent budget, businesses may encounter new challenges alongside ongoing pressures from the cost of living and energy crises. The Chamber provides support to help businesses grow and thrive. By conducting local research on key issues, from infrastructure...

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Surf Tech IT Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

Local award-winning Managed IT Service provider Surf Tech IT recently celebrated their 10th year in business. Based out of Stourport-on-Severn, Surf Tech IT continues to thrive and grow providing a range of Technology, Support and Cyber Security solutions to...

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Surf Tech IT Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

Surf Tech IT Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

Local award-winning Managed IT Service provider Surf Tech IT recently celebrated their 10th year in business. Based out of Stourport-on-Severn, Surf Tech IT continues to thrive and grow providing a range of Technology, Support and Cyber Security solutions to...

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National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans

National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans

Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...

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Skills News

Coacto Team Members Excel with Salesforce Certifications

Coacto Team Members Excel with Salesforce Certifications

We are thrilled to announce that two of our talented team members at Coacto, Jessica Hargreaves and Laura Hardwick, have recently achieved significant milestones in their professional development by earning Salesforce certifications. Jessica Hargreaves has...

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Boost Recruitment and Retention with ISO 9001

Boost Recruitment and Retention with ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is known internationally for helping businesses consistently meet customer requirements but is less known for its other benefits like supporting recruitment and retention. Local ISO experts at ISO Quality Services highlight five ways ISO 9001 could help you...

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Charity News

Inflation Rises as Cost Burdens Loom for Business

Inflation Rises as Cost Burdens Loom for Business

Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research said: “While inflation is down considerably from this time last year, the larger than expected uptick in October highlights the continuing price pressures in the economy. Electricity...

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Inflation Rises as Cost Burdens Loom for Business

Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research said: “While inflation is down considerably from this time last year, the larger than expected uptick in October highlights the continuing price pressures in the economy. Electricity...

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Worcestershire News

Severn Valley Railway Unveils Plans for ‘bold’ Restructure

Severn Valley Railway Unveils Plans for ‘bold’ Restructure

The Severn Valley Railway is seeking approval from its shareholders and members for a radical organisational restructure. It describes this as a ‘bold and essential move’, which will bring multiple benefits. The plan is to bring together the three separate companies...

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Herefordshire News

Paul Harris Tackles 100km Sahara Trek for Hope For Tomorrow

Paul Harris Tackles 100km Sahara Trek for Hope For Tomorrow

Paul Harris, founder and principal consultant at Coacto, recently traded the comforts of the office for the scorching sands of the Sahara Desert. His mission? To trek 100 kilometers and raise vital funds for Hope For Tomorrow, a charity that brings mobile cancer care...

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Unlocking Marketing Potential with Mailchimp and Salesforce

Unlocking Marketing Potential with Mailchimp and Salesforce

At Coacto, we specialise in implementing solutions that empower businesses to streamline processes and maximise the power of Salesforce. As a Salesforce implementation partner, we bring together best-in-class tools to enhance customer relationship management (CRM) and...

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Kidderminster Law Firm in Harriers Promotion Push Partnership

Kidderminster Law Firm in Harriers Promotion Push Partnership

Kidderminster law firm in Harriers promotion push partnership Law firm mfg Solicitors has agreed a partnership deal with Kidderminster Harriers as the football club continues its National League promotion bid. The legal firm, based on the town’s Birmingham Road, is...

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Local Business Owner’s Help for Ukraine

Local Business Owner’s Help for Ukraine

When the Russians invaded Ukraine in February 2022, most people looked on in horror at scenes reminiscent of the Second World War. As millions fled from Putin’s armies, Sue Johns decided to use her business contacts and experience to try and get some of them to the...

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