When good procurement creates stability in a business
28th March 2025
………………………………. Published in association with IN SUCH a competitive economic environment, never has it been more important to secure maximum benefit and best value for money...
‘That’s how we’ve always done it’… The phrase that will surely kill your business
28th March 2025
………………………………. IF THERE is one phrase guaranteed to stifle business growth, “That’s how we’ve always done it.” is it. It is often said with the best of intentions -...
Embracing innovation to stay one step ahead
27th March 2025
Published in association with IN THE ever-evolving landscape of business, staying ahead means embracing innovation and leveraging every available resource to propel growth. The University of...
Curious… Charity champion PR company unveils rebrand
26th March 2025
THE BRIGHT new look unveiled by a PR and communications company in Northampton is all part of its commitment to helping UK charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations. Pilkington...
Hospice seeks more teams to join fundraising Golf Day
26th March 2025
GOLFERS representing businesses across Northamptonshire are on the practice ground ahead of the first golf day of 2025 raising money for Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton. The Spring Golf Day...
Experts advise employers on beefing up their cyber security
26th March 2025
BUSINESSES, charities, and organisations across Northamptonshire are taking proactive steps in protecting themselves against the threat posed by cyber criminals. And they are to find out the latest...
Sleeping out to wrap up valuable funds for YMCA Northampton
14th March 2025
A GROUP of brave and community-spirited folk are preparing to spend a night under the stars at Northamptonshire Cricket Club to raise funds and awareness for YMCA Northampton. The charity,...
Back your staff to become JPs: Ministry of Justice launches campaign to recruit new magistrates
14th March 2025
EMPLOYERS across Northamptonshire are being urged to promote and support the voluntary role of magistrates within their workforce. The call has come from the Ministry of Justice as part of a national...
Tourism boost: Northamptonshire wins its bid to set up a Local Visitor Economy Partnership
10th March 2025
A COUNTY-WIDE bid for a Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Northamptonshire has been approved by the government and UK’s tourism body VisitEngland. The new LVEP aims to oversee the...
‘Everyone has a stake in the town centre’: Have your say on the new neighbourhood plan for Kettering
10th March 2025
BUSINESSES in Kettering are being urged to have their say in consultation on a new Neighbourhood Plan for the town centre. High streets across the UK face growing challenges in the form of the rise...
Government support moves MP’s campaign ‘a significant step forward’
9th March 2025
………………………………. A MP's campaign for employees suffering from a terminal illness to receive special “protected” status in employment has moved a step closer to success. ...
Councils reveal their growth strategies for Northamptonshire’s economy
8th March 2025
AN ECONOMY growing sustainably and inclusively with a focus on increasing productivity and skills is at the core of the new Economic Growth strategy for West Northamptonshire. ...
If my team are having a bad day, I’ll be right down there with them
5th March 2025
………………………………. THE DAY religiously starts with a very strong black coffee. That’s the first thing I do, a convenient stop off at the kitchen for a caffeine hit to set me up...
‘It helps counter the imposter syndrome I often feel as someone from a non-business background.’
3rd March 2025
………………………………. ENTREPRENEURSHIP and “visionary” leadership has earned a doctor turned farmer an alumni award from Cranfield University. Johnny Wake, managing partner of...
Cyber crime: The weakest link is always human error
3rd March 2025
………………………………. CYBER security has been a big concern for businesses for a while now. In fact, in the King’s Speech delivered in July last year, the UK government announced...