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Three things your website should be doing
Many small business websites look the part. They have a homepage, a services page, maybe some photos. They load when you type in the address. Job done, right? Not quite. Looking functional and actually working for your business are two very different things. Here are...
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Three things your website should be doing
Many small business websites look the part. They have a homepage, a services page, maybe some photos. They load when you type in the address. Job done, right? Not quite. Looking functional and actually working for your business are two very different things. Here are...
Member News
Calls For Change to Student Finance Payments
The President of Worcester Students’ Union has joined calls for changes to the way that maintenance loans are paid to students. Ronke Akintan said payments made to university students should be paid monthly to better align with the way wages are received and bills are...
Why Team Dynamics Matter More Than Strategy
January often feels like a fresh start. New goals are set, plans are refined, and organisations look ahead with renewed focus. But while strategy is important, long-term success depends on something far more human: how people work together. When teams struggle, it’s...
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Worcestershire Solicitor Issues Paperwork Alert to Homeowners
A Worcestershire conveyancing specialist has warned homeowners with unregistered property to consider voluntary registration with the Land Registry over the risk of facing severe delays and additional costs on property sales where deeds have been lost. The warning...
Wyevale Nurseries partners Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to Save Wood & Become an Investor in Wildlife
WYEVALE Nurseries is sponsoring a wood near its site in partnership with the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to help save the habitat which was originally given to the charity by the company’s founder (January 2025). The collaboration surrounding Wyevale Wood marks a...
Chamber News
Banana, Chocolate, Walnut, sultana cake
Recipe: 170g butter (butter makes the difference here rather than cooking spread) 3 large ripe bananas – the riper the better for easier mixing – plus half a fresh banana 90ml runny honey 3 eggs 140 fruit muesli – we use Alpen, but any brand will do – Plus 1...
Armed Forces Covenant: What you need to know
To date, more than 5000 organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant including businesses and charities nationwide. The Chamber is also delighted to demonstrate our support for the Armed Forces Community by signing an Armed Forces Covenant. Chamber Military...
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The Prometheus Charity Golf Day 2019 raises £3,877 in aid of the Mercia Accident Rescue Service
Friday 26 July this year saw the annual return of the Prometheus Charity Golf Day, in aid of Mercia Accident Rescue Services (MARS). During both the run up to the event and including the golf day itself, a considerable £3,877.95 was raised for the charity. MARS is a...
West Mercia Women’s Aid charity coffee morning
On Friday 6 September, West Mercia Women’s Aid will be having a Charity coffee morning at local business Jackson Family Funeral Directors. The charity coffee morning, which starts at 10.00am, aims to bring together the local community to support West Mercia Women’s...
Record High in Firms Reporting Difficulty Finding Staff
4 out of 5 (79%) firms that attempted to recruit facing difficulties in finding staff Hospitality and construction firms most likely to report difficulties (each 83%) but all sectors have significant issues Firms cite major issues arising from lack of foreign...
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Record High in Firms Reporting Difficulty Finding Staff
4 out of 5 (79%) firms that attempted to recruit facing difficulties in finding staff Hospitality and construction firms most likely to report difficulties (each 83%) but all sectors have significant issues Firms cite major issues arising from lack of foreign...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire Area Council May Update
The Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in Herefordshire. Each Area Council consists of 15 specialists, from different sectors, who meet six times a year to provide feedback from their respective professions. The feedback is then used to...
Worcestershire tech firm honoured for global success with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Worcestershire based tech firm, Payara Services Ltd, has been honoured for its global success with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
Herefordshire News
Brand new Chamber Champions Awards to recognise outstanding community contributions
The Chamber Champions Award Ceremony is a new virtual event that has been designed to celebrate the incredible support shown by the two counties’ businesses and their individuals over the past number of months, which could include businesses providing PPE, shifting...
Joint Area Council July Update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
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Marking a Year of Achievement with Grubby: A Landmark in ATP and Oakland International Collaboration
As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s...
WORCESTER WARRIORS CONFIRM FORMAL APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
Worcester Warriors are pleased to confirm that we have formally submitted our application to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to join the new Tier 2 League. This move is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to return to competitive rugby at Sixways and build a...
Severn Valley Railway ‘leading the way’ as an Inclusive Organisation
The Severn Valley Railway has been awarded the status of INclusive Worcestershire Leader as part of a county-wide initiative. The railway received the award at the inaugural INclusive Worcestershire Forum. The Forum aims to help organisations promote and enhance...
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...
New Chief Executive aims to Create a Greener Future for Communities in Warwickshire and Worcestershire
The new Chief Executive of a leading woodland creation and conservation charity which is planting one of the largest forests in England is set to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change in communities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The Heart...
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
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