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Your website is open 24 hours a day. Is it doing any work?
Your opening hours are posted on the door, your website, though, doesn’t have a closing time, it’s available to potential customers at 11pm on a Tuesday, on a lunch break, on a Sunday morning when someone’s finally getting round to sorting out that...
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Your website is open 24 hours a day. Is it doing any work?
Your opening hours are posted on the door, your website, though, doesn’t have a closing time, it’s available to potential customers at 11pm on a Tuesday, on a lunch break, on a Sunday morning when someone’s finally getting round to sorting out that...
Member News
Lecturer to Shape Art Education for Millions of Pupils
A University of Worcester lecturer will be involved in shaping how children in England learn art in a redesign of education nationally following an independent review of the national curriculum. Kaytie Holdstock, a Primary Education Lecturer and specialist in Primary...
What Do You Do All Day? Find Out in New Podcast
Dandelion Video Production has launched a brand new jobs and careers podcast called “What Do You Do?”. The podcast examines jobs we might know nothing about, and explores unique approaches to ones we think we do. Each week, Dandelion co-founder Adam...
Patron & Strategic News
Key Strategies to Manage Working Capital in 2025
In an unpredictable economy, businesses must optimise working capital by adjusting pricing, managing inventory efficiently, and leveraging digital tools. Five Key Strategies: Adjust Pricing – Regularly update prices to reflect inflation and rising costs. Optimise...
Worcester Students Return from Global Cricketing Hubs
Cricket students from the University of Worcester have returned to the UK with lessons they’ve learned from placements in some of the world’s biggest cricketing nations. Students on the Cricket Coaching and Management with Integrated Master’s Course get the...
Chamber News
Businesses given go ahead as PM confirms next step in recovery
Businesses across the country will be relieved to hear that they will be able to re-open or increase their capacity on May 17. The PM’s announcement on Monday that the next step of the roadmap to recovery would go ahead next week will provide confidence and a huge boost to many businesses.
The AA launches Yellow Paper to pledge its support for SMEs on the UK’s roads
Our partner The AA, provider of Chamber Roadside Assistance, has further pledged support to SMEs with the launch of a new yellow paper ‘Keeping the UK’s SMEs on the Road’. The AA is committed to ensuring smaller businesses are not overlooked as the UK moves closer to...
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St Basils Virtual Walk Event May 4th-June 12th
The virtual walk event is a great way to keep fit and not be bored at home. The event starts on May 4th and ends on June 12th which can be done in the confines of your home/garden. It is set in the famous Camino de Santiago trail whereby 743 kilometers has to...
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust calls on supporters to join The 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April 2020
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, like so many charities across the UK, has been hugely impacted by the cancellation of thousands of fundraising events due to COVID-19. In response, the organisers of the biggest mass participation sports events across the...
Win for British Chambers of Commerce as NICS increase is reversed
Comment from Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce: “After months of campaigning, today’s Government announcement to reverse the increase to the National Insurance Contribution (NIC) is a big win for the British Chambers of Commerce...
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Win for British Chambers of Commerce as NICS increase is reversed
Comment from Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce: “After months of campaigning, today’s Government announcement to reverse the increase to the National Insurance Contribution (NIC) is a big win for the British Chambers of Commerce...
Worcestershire News
Carer Friendly Employer Network Breakfast
Did you know that 1 in 7 employees in the UK are juggling work and a caring role outside of work? The peak age for caring is between 45-64 which means some of your most experienced staff will also be in a caring role. Come along to the breakfast launch of the...
Zero Carbon Tour Bus Hosted by University on way to COP26
The University of Worcester has hosted the Zero Carbon Tour bus on its travels across the UK to raise awareness ahead of a crucial meeting of world leaders on the climate emergency. Planet Mark’s fully electric powered carbon battle bus is visiting 30 towns and cities...
Herefordshire News
With V-CON 2020, Member HELLER creates an entirely new trade fair experience
Nürtingen, October 2020 – With V-CON 2020, HELLER and its partners will be presenting a new, interactive and international event format from 10 to 12 November, combining all the benefits of a physical trade fair with the possibilities of the digital world. V-CON is targeted towards customers, industry experts and journalists interested in experiencing state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions up close. On www.v-con2020.com, interested visitors are able to register in advance, to enrol for events on the agenda and to make first appointments.
A message to businesses during these worrying times
“The announcement of a second national lockdown will be no doubt met with frustration from many businesses that put all the necessary measures in place to operate safely and securely in the current climate.
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New podcast launches for International Women’s Day ‘Females in their Field’
Women living, working and running businesses in rural areas now have a podcast and support activities focusing on their wellbeing needs and the unique challenges and solutions found when delivering a rural enterprise. Jennifer Barnes and Carrie Orgee have been running...
New faces and new roles at SME Solicitors
SME Solicitors has welcomed two new starters for 2025: Eoin Murphy and Aimée Batsford. Aimée joins the Reception & Document Management team, providing a friendly welcome to clients at our Sansome Walk office. Eoin, a solicitor with over 15 years’ experience,...
Prime Mix Launches New Content Creation Package ‘Pounce’
Worcester based marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, launches Pounce, a new cutting-edge creative content hub designed to elevate marketing strategies with dynamic video content, high-impact photography, and strategic written content – all integrated into one...
Celebrating 10 Years of the Family Business Practice with St. Richard’s Hospice Partnership
Peter Roper, founder of the Family Business Practice, is proud to announce a series of special events in 2025 to celebrate a decade of helping family businesses thrive across the UK. In partnership with St. Richard’s Hospice, four exclusive events will offer valuable...
How Much Does a Website Cost Per Year?
As a company for website design, the TIEM Design team get lots of questions about website costs. People seem scared to find out how much a new one will cost and fear sneaky hidden charges. We are here to help! Creating and maintaining a website is a vital part of...
New Films to Address Mental Health Crisis in Gypsy, Roma, and Traveler Communities
Research by the University of Worcester has led to the creation of three brand new films, aimed at tackling poor mental health in the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. The films, released by the NHS Race and Health Observatory, contain candid testimonies from...
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