With local politics in the spotlight this week, and a UK general election looming ever larger, Entrepreneur and Waterworld Group owner Mo Chaudry reveals what national policy he wants the Government to introduce – and why it would incentivise businesses.
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“Last Thursday marked the official commencement of my role as Chief Executive Officer of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. It’s been a fast-paced start working across a myriad of exciting initiatives, including a very productive investment committee panel where we looked at maximising the returns from our assets, as well as
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Tom Bedford, Net Zero & Smart Energy Training Manager at Keele University, discusses the impact of climate change on businesses in Staffordshire, and steps that can be taken to mitigate them.
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It’s been a whirlwind week at Commerce House as we’ve unpacked the Spring Budget, celebrated National Careers Week and today hosted one of the biggest-ever International Women’s Day events in Staffordshire’s history!
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Surveys often show that even HR professionals become overwhelmed by all the complexities of managing staff, so what can small business owners in Staffordshire do?
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“Here at the Chamber, under the driving force of Policy Manager Declan Riddell, we have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to share our views on the business landscape and outline what our members want to see in the budget. Before I reveal the contents of the letter, I
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Chris Plant, Deputy CEO of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, reveals some exciting developments that have been made in recent meetings between delegates from Stoke-on-Trent and Erlangen – the German city that was twinned with the Potteries back in 1989. “It’s been 35 years since Stoke-on-Trent was twinned with the German
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Reflecting on her first two years in the role, Stoke on Trent College Principal and CEO Lisa Capper MBE discusses why the college is committed to so much more than just delivering courses and what its new Skills Ready, Future Ready plan means for businesses.
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During National Apprenticeship Week, GivEnergy Finance Apprentice, Amy Price, shares her experiences at one of the leading smart energy storage solution providers in the country. “After finishing my GCSEs, I studied a beauty course at college and worked in a salon. However, I found myself enjoying managing my accounts more
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Counsellor and Mind Management for You CEO Sheila McMahon reflects on the phenomenon of climate anxiety and shares her insights with readers.
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