No Time to Stand Still
Owen Mumford CEO Jarl Severn talks about innovation as an enabler of growth
Business Services
Bringing Oxfordshire’s finest together
Intertronics joins B4 as a PLATINUM Member in bid to increase its Oxfordshire network and share expertise with business leaders
Unlocking the Advantages of a Standing Desk: Why Make the Switch?
What are the benefits of a standing desk? A standing desk not only allows you to stand while you’re working, but you also have the option to sit using a high stool. The desktop can also be lowered and used with a chair. There are many reasons for looking at a sit-stand desk solution. Uncover […]
People Value Limited Becomes Boostworks Limited
Boostworks Empowers the Modern Workforce: Fostering Engagement and Recognition in Today’s Demanding Workplace
Finance & Insurance
Your FREE guide to the Spring Budget 2023
Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt’s Budget 2023 revolved around the theme of back-to-work through the extension of free childcare, and the lifting of pension caps.
A BANKER’S JOURNEY: HOW EDMOND J. SAFRA BUILT A GLOBAL...
“Anyone who knew my treasured friend Edmond Safra was keenly aware that he was a remarkable person: thoughtful, welcoming, intelligent. With this definitive account of his life, a broader audience can marvel at his accomplishments, remember his enduring contributions, and carry forward the lessons of a life lived with purpose and humility.” — Elton John […]
Grant Thornton bolsters Private Tax team with Director appointment
Leading business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton UK LLP have announced the promotion of Rachel Stace to Director of Private Tax. Rachel joined Grant Thornton 10 years ago as an executive and will now take a leading role in growing the GrantThornton Private team’s strong national network of advisors, based in the Oxford office […]
Latest
Unipart launches new SAP consultancy and implementation service steeped in supply...
Unipart has launched Unipart Signite, a new SAP consultancy and implementation service combining supply chain expertise with 20 years of building and running SAP systems for some of the largest organisations.
Sustainability
Protecting Austrian Forests – RINGANA and Klimapartnerschaft.at
A fantastic idea has at last become a reality: with RINGANA as its first participating company, the newly-founded Klimapartnerschaft.at (Climate Partnership) can finally start operations. The project entails returning 138.9 hectares to nature. To ensure that the initiative is on a solid technical footing, some strong partners have already been brought on board such as […]
Blenheim’s CEO opens up on solar
The first B4 Platinum Quarterly held in the stunning Clementines on the South Lawn at Blenheim Palace encapsulated all that is good about a business community coming together to network. One of B4’s most loyal supporters, Blenheim Palace, played host to over 100 business leaders from across Oxfordshire providing fantastic hospitality and enabling brilliant conversations.
Pedal and Post to expand to Reading as research shows cargo...
If delivery companies switched to using cargo bikes instead of diesel vans for the first and last mile of deliveries, it would save the NHS and other government services over £4bn by reducing the costs of congestion and air pollution, according to new analysis published today.
Latest Digest
Issue 61 – Henley Festival
Issue 61, featuring B4 members.
Conference & Events
Mytton and Mermaid CEO’s and Leaders Lunch
Join us for a private dining experience at the Mytton and Mermaid.
B4 Platinum CEO & Leaders Discussion Lunch with Co-hosts Michael Crook,...
Build Relationships with B4 Platinum Members Lunch at SMS Environmental
Blenheim Palace welcomes corporate events to newly restored Orangery
Corporate events with a difference are back as Blenheim Palace announces the reopening of The Orangery following vital £2 million restoration.
Professional Services
Why using the latest payroll system can pay off
Experts at accountants and business advisers Whitley Stimpson are urging businesses to update their payroll systems in a bid to avoid penalty charges from HMRC.
Fast Growth Secrets: What tech founders wish they’d known about IP...
Starting and growing a successful business is no easy feat. But it’s even harder if you’re trying to do it on your own. That’s why it’s so important to learn from the experiences of others who have been there and done it. But unfortunately, when battle-hardened founders get together to share experiences, it’s usually behind closed doors.
Seminar invitation – Data strategy: latest updates and horizon scanning on...
Oxford | Date: Tuesday 19th September | Time: 9:30am -12:30pm | Venue: Worcester College, Walton Street, Oxford, OX1 2HB
People
Delegations from Oxford Brookes University visit Global Teaching Partnerships in China...
Two delegations of senior representatives from Oxford Brookes University recently travelled to China and Kenya to attend graduation ceremonies at Chengdu University of Technology and Nairobi Hospice. In both countries, students were awarded dual degrees from their home university and Oxford Brookes.
Oxford Brookes healthcare research centre features in book celebrating 75 years...
An Oxford Brookes University healthcare research group is featured in a commemorative book that celebrates 75 years of medical breakthroughs and the National Health Service.
Wellbeing of Entrepreneurial Teams Questionnaire
There is still time to contribute toward our Wellbeing of Entrepreneurial Teams questionnaire. Well-being is not just about an individual’s life satisfaction, but is concerned with realising one’s full potential (eudaimonic well-being).
Sales & Marketing
Connected experiences for the world of business
Torpedo are a full-service B2B marketing agency and B4’s latest Platinum Members.
Can Your Business Learn from the Super Bowl?
Last night’s Super Bowl, won by the Kansas City Chiefs, was one of the most-watched television events of the year in the United States, with over 100 million viewers tuning in to watch the game. Many companies see the Super Bowl as an opportunity to reach a large audience and gain market share with half-time adverts costing an eye-watering $7 million! Here are some common strategies that companies use to leverage the Super Bowl to gain market share:
Let’s talk turkey!
Hot off the press – some topical food for thought with a distinctly seasonal flavour and certainly something for businesses to chew over and digest to ensure that they keep abreast of the latest thinking in branding and have a tried and tested recipe for success that isn’t bland for the new year ahead.
By PHIL STRACHAN – The Think Brand not bland Guy
Property
Howbery Business Park hosts forest school activities in enchanting woodland clearing
A woodland clearing in the beautiful grounds of Howbery Business Park near Wallingford has been transformed into an enchanting space for children to play and learn in the great outdoors. Wild Wood Warriors Forest School, Puddleduck Nursery and Howbery’s grounds team have worked together to create an area where young minds can appreciate the wonders […]
UKRAINIAN AMBASSADOR SALUTES SURREY-BASED INVESTOR CHRIS BAXTER FOR SUPPORTING UKRAINIAN BUSINESS –...
Firm builds innovative modular homes for his war-torn country
Howbery Park helps hedgehogs
Howbery Business Park has been focusing on improving support for hedgehogs in its grounds for a year, as part of a six-year biodiversity programme. The team has added hedgehog houses, worked on improving food supplies and checked there are corridors through the park for the prickly creatures to move. In recognition of meeting criteria set […]
Local Government
OxLEP Skills: Opportunities for Oxfordshire Employers 2022-2023
If you were ever wondering what opportunities there were for Oxfordshire employers to engage with future generations, look no further.
Oxfordshire’s green champions unite to host inaugural OX to ZERO conference
OxLEP joined forces with the leading Oxfordshire voices of the University of Oxford, Harwell Campus and the Culham Science Centre-based UKAEA to host the first-ever OX to ZERO conference (1 September).
‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire..’ Case Study: Ducky Zebra, the sustainable kidswear brand...
‘Often girls’ clothes are pink, cute and impractical. They promote kindness, but not always confidence. And boys’ clothes are often blue, aggressive and adventure seeking. They promote confidence, but not always kindness. I wanted to bring these two characteristics together and allow all children, no matter what their gender, to celebrate both kindness and confidence.’ – Sally Dear, Founder of Ducky Zebra
Strategy
Businesses enhance strategic skills thanks to Oxford Brookes Business School
Senior managers from businesses in the UK and internationally have been enhancing their ability to execute strategies on a new course at Oxford Brookes Business School.
The Season of New Beginnings in Your Leadership Journey
Spring is thought of as the season of new beginnings, bringing new life to plants, trees and flowers and although it may not officially begin until 20th March, now is a great time to think about new beginnings in your own professional journey. This change of season is a great time to reflect on the things that you have planned for the year, and how you are going to accomplish them.
Why questions are the answer to navigating business turbulence
Whether it is developing a robust strategy, crafting an effective tactical plan or delivering operational excellence, as a business leader, stakeholders expect you to have the answers. But what if your answers are solutions to the wrong problem because the problem is not what you think it is?
Tech, IT & Comms
Fusion technology company Oxford Sigma relocates HQ to Oxford Centre for...
Oxford Sigma has returned to Oxford’s city centre to accelerate fusion materials technology commercialisation to help tackle climate change and resolve energy security, with new global headquarters at The Oxford Trust’s Oxford Centre for Innovation.
Bringing Oxfordshire’s finest together
Intertronics joins B4 as a PLATINUM Member in bid to increase its Oxfordshire network and share expertise with business leaders
Fast Growth Secrets: What tech founders wish they’d known about IP...
Starting and growing a successful business is no easy feat. But it’s even harder if you’re trying to do it on your own. That’s why it’s so important to learn from the experiences of others who have been there and done it. But unfortunately, when battle-hardened founders get together to share experiences, it’s usually behind closed doors.
Web & Social
How do I hire a web development agency?
It can be tough finding a good web development agency – mainly because there are so many agencies out there, and it can be hard to know which one is the right fit for your project.
How do I choose a good web design agency?
The first thing to appreciate when choosing a good design agency is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll need to find an agency that can tailor its services to meet your unique requirements.
Overview of Digital Services Tax (DST)
The UK’s Digital Services Tax (DST) came into operation on 1 April 2020. This tax is designed to ensure that the major social media, search engine and online retailers are subject to a 2% tax on revenues generated from the participation of UK users of their services.
Responsible Business
“A Celebration of Innovation”
Oxford Hospitals Charity invites the B4 community to join us for “A Celebration of Innovation”!
Plunkett Foundation joins B4 to build connections and share expertise
Plunkett Foundation is delighted to be welcomed as one of B4’s latest Platinum members. Joining the network came highly recommended from several existing members and once they had spoken to CEO, Richard Rosser, they had no doubts about joining.
RINGANA Defines the Price of Sustainability
WHAT DOES SUSTAINABILITY COST? CAN WE DO WITHOUT IT? WHAT NEW MOSAIC PIECES CAN BE FOUND? On the occasion of International Earth Day 2023, RINGANA asked itself what sustainability actually costs. And whether we can do without it? By answering these questions, RINGANA came up with a clear strategy: the Styrian family-run business will continue […]