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Team Building Through Board Games: A Different Kind of Collaboration
Having a team that works well together is key to a successful business. A team needs to be able to communicate clearly, overcome obstacles, plan for the future, and react to unexpected obstacles. These are all skills that board games can teach. Many modern board games...
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Team Building Through Board Games: A Different Kind of Collaboration
Having a team that works well together is key to a successful business. A team needs to be able to communicate clearly, overcome obstacles, plan for the future, and react to unexpected obstacles. These are all skills that board games can teach. Many modern board games...
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Charitable Initiatives in ONE Creative environments’ 50th Year
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, multi-disciplinary design company, ONE Creative environments (ONE), is undertaking a variety of charitable initiatives. In April, these efforts included donating 50 Easter eggs to the local Food Bank and funding and...
Pineapple Recruitment sits down with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
As part of Pineapple Recruitment’s ongoing industry engagement programme, the firm’s business manager Kasia Krieger recently had the opportunity at a client conference to sit down with Rachel Hodson-Hubbard, Director of Partnerships and Fundraising at the Natasha...
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Why is Event Cancellation Insurance important for Music Festivals?
In the vibrant world of music festivals, where the anticipation of unforgettable experiences runs high, the risks associated with planning such large-scale events often go overlooked. At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we understand that while the joy and...
Heart of Worcestershire College Celebrates Exceptional Employer Engagement!
Heart of Worcestershire College Celebrates Exceptional Employer Engagement Heart of Worcestershire (HoW College) is proud to celebrate a remarkable year of collaboration with local employers, significantly benefiting the development of its students, to ensure they are...
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Make It Worcestershire: Buy, Eat, Sell & Stay Local
Show your pride in the county and Make It Worcestershire! Like many others, Worcestershire’s food, drink, and hospitality industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Make It Worcestershire campaign is here to champion the ‘Buy, Eat, Sell & Stay Local’...
Jo Hilditch’s ‘Bench Talk’
The High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Jo Hilditch, shines a light on a cross section of personalities from the county – from celebrities to volunteers, from entrepreneurs to frontline workers – with her new podcast series ‘Bench Talk’. As well as...
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Herefordshire software experts to deliver charity training
A Herefordshire-based software company is doing its bit to help combat HIV infection rates among infants in southern Africa. Software experts from Formus Professional Software have stepped in to assist an American charity, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS...
Local conference inspires female entrepreneurs
More often than not, women entrepreneurs find themselves juggling both their businesses and their personal commitments; it can be an isolating and lonely experience. The Treasury commissioned Alison Rose to lead an independent review of female entrepreneurship. The...
Government extends deadline for CE marking rules
The government has extended the start date for the new post-Brexit certification rules for construction products by 12 months, after being told that sticking with next year’s deadline would have caused chaos across the industry. The current CE markings had been due to...
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Government extends deadline for CE marking rules
The government has extended the start date for the new post-Brexit certification rules for construction products by 12 months, after being told that sticking with next year’s deadline would have caused chaos across the industry. The current CE markings had been due to...
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Grants and support available to help local businesses go green
Are you a local business looking to go greener? Or maybe you are concerned about rising electricity bills. The County Council’s clean growth team are on hand to help. A number of clean growth grants are still available to help to support local businesses to become...
Are you signed up to the Innovation Platform yet?
The Innovation Platform reinforces crowd innovation meaning that all users can come together online 24/7 to share ideas and solve problems. Individuals can sign up to the platform, set up a personal bio and develop a business profile. After that, join in the...
Herefordshire News
Financial support for people told to self-isolate
The government has announced financial support for workers asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace. A £500 payment may be paid if you test positive for Coronavirus and have to self-isolate, or if you have had close contact with someone who has tested positive and...
Cyber Fringe Festival: 23 to 27 November 2020
This informative and engaging five-day festival, brought to you by the University of Wolverhampton and Cyber Quarter Ltd based in Hereford will give delegates, hosts and speakers a unique opportunity to engage with world class thought leaders and cyber security...
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Prime Mix Marketing Ltd Recognised with ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ Title by SME News in UK Enterprise Awards.
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd is thrilled to announce its latest achievement, securing the esteemed title of ‘Best Full-Service Marketing Agency 2024’ by SME News in the UK Enterprise Awards. This accolade marks the company’s second significant recognition this month,...
Roxel UK Presenting at the EMTWG Conference 2024
We are proud to be supporting and presenting at the next Energetic Materials Technology Working Group (EMTWG) on 13th to 16th May 2024 in Oslo. EMTWG is the major international forum for exchanging and sharing information on the latest advancements in IM and EM...
Part of Former Library Renamed ‘Royal’ After Victoria’s Visit up for Auction
A section of an impressive early 19th century building that used to host the Royal Library in Great Malvern, Worcestershire is appearing in Bond Wolfe’s next auction. The Grade II-listed property on Worcester Road was erected as a library in 1818 for visitors to the...
PAT-MAN24/7 – Supporting Commercial Business with Applying for Free EV chargers
At PAT-MAN 24/7 we are excited to share with you an unique opportunity. We are currently working with a major renewable energy company from Norway called Whatiff. PAT-MAN 24/7 and Whattiff can support your commercial property by offering you fully funded EV chargers....
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services Announced as Finalist for two business awards
Calibre Virtual Assistant Services, “Calibre”, has been announced as a finalist for two upcoming awards: The Business Success Recognition Awards 2024, “BSN”, in the Business Start-up of the Year 2024 category and the Women Who Achieves Awards. Calibre’s founder Naomi...
‘Swedish Nightingale’ to Feature at this Year’s Elgar Festival
One of the most revered singers of the 19th century will be celebrated at this year’s Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind – who was often called the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ – has a special place in the county’s history. Born in Stockholm in 1820, Jenny’s fame and fortune led...
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