A leading Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned businesses across the county that sweeping changes to rules on using contractors have now come into force. The alert has been issued by Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at law firm mfg...
OLPRO named as winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade 2021
Camping equipment specialist, OLPRO, has been named the winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise – International Trade 2021, making OLPRO one of the first businesses to win the award following Brexit. The Worcestershire-based camping brand has been recognised as a...
HRH The Princess Royal Visits Oakland International
HRH The Princess Royal visited family business Oakland International’s head office in Redditch to thank and acknowledge the company and their team’s efforts in supporting the nation and ensuring food continued to reach retailer shelves and ultimately people’s homes...
Worcester coworking space re-opens to support local small businesses and entrepreneurs
A coworking space in Worcester has re-opened its doors to provide local tech and creative entrepreneurs, remote workers and small businesses with a place to collaborate and grow. Following the easing of lockdown rules, The Kiln at the Old Police Station on Copenhagen...
Wanted: Entrepreneurs to turn their space-connected ideas into commercial enterprises
Pershore College is inviting businesses in Worcestershire to discover how the latest technology from space can help make agriculture more productive. A three-part webinar beginning on Wednesday, May 12 will explore how the use of data obtained from satellites...
EU Interest Grows in Patented Pallet Racking Safety System
Based in Redditch, Rack Collapse Prevention’s (RCP) unique pallet racking safety system is gaining attention from European companies looking to safeguard staff and valuable inventory. In a typical steel framed warehouse, where RCP’s Rhino safety system is...
County wide campaign launched to support local hospitality businesses
One Worcestershire’s Make It Worcestershire campaign is expanding to support the county’s hospitality industry. One Worcestershire is an approach to raise the profile of the county. It is not owned by any one organisation or partner. It is a public and private sector...
Cotswolds business emerges out of the pandemic stronger thanks to local business support provider
Cotswolds name labels business, The Name Label Co., has managed to achieve significant growth throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to help from Worcestershire business support provider, BizSmart®. Established in 2012, The Name Label Co. is a market leader...
WBC Business Blog – April 2021
As the county is opening back up, Worcestershire Business Central is continuing to support organisations across Worcestershire. The end of March saw the completion of our Peer Networks Programme. This has been a successful programme and I am thrilled with the...
Redditch businesses asked to support mental health campaign
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, in partnership with Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Councils, are currently recruiting businesses for the second in a series of outdoor art trails. The ‘Now We’re Talking with Art’ campaign will...
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