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Light has the power to captivate; be that gathering round a campfire, or the lights dimming on a stage and an expectant hush descending upon the audience. But imagine the impact if a building could have that effect of drawing people together and then entertaining or informing them; this is the reality of G-Smatt Europe’s architectural grade, smart, media glass.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for most of 2018, you’ve probably heard about the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and how it’s created a huge amount of head-scratching, head-burying and headaching for many businesses.
Many years ago in my leaving speech from one of the big, global surveying firms, I said to my soon to be ex colleagues “Never forget, this firm is only as good as it is because it has you all working for it. It’s not the other way around.”
The war against cybercriminals has reached a critical point and businesses should ready themselves for an attack every 14 seconds, says Neill Lawson-Smith FBCS, MD of CIS Ltd
Oxfordshire-based Owen Mumford have been at the forefront of medical device innovation for over 65 years, creating solutions under the Owen Mumford brand that improve the delivery of healthcare and home health treatments for people around the world.
A new organisation called The Ideas Network 2030 was launched in Oxford recently to look at some of the trends that will emerge over the next decade. Here, Frank Nigriello, one of the founder members of IN2030, discusses the potential impact of digital technology on the business landscape of the future.
The Christmas season is approaching and can be a time of real stress and anxiety for couples who might already be talking about whether they are going to stay together.
The key announcements from the Chancellor’s latest Budget briefing.
Ever paid someone what you think is a compliment, only to find they take it as an insult? We tend to think others are just like us. Unsurprisingly, they’re not so it’s common to see misunderstandings arise in teams.
In B4 Issue 54 we introduced the finance debate with Tony Haines, Partner at leading Oxfordshire accountancy firm, Wenn Townsend. In October we had the first of a series of Finance Lunches where we discussed how we can engage with local banks to find out more about the way they operate and de-mystify the banking process.
Freeths Solicitors has received stellar reviews in this year’s publication of the UK’s leading legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. In addition, The Times has commended Freeths for inheritance and succession (private client) and family law in their recently published Best Law Firms 2019 supplement. Freeths are one of only 24 firms in the country to be commended in these areas of work.
Growing evidence shows that companies placing “purpose” at the heart of what they do can lead to stronger and more profitable business.
There’s a buzz going around Oxfordshire about business leaders teaming up with charities to pull off a fantastic charity challenge. What you’ve heard is true, and it’s called the Trifecta!
Dinners and functions set against beautiful backdrops with exceptional cuisine.
One great way to support local hospice Sobell House is to choose them as your companies Charity of the Year. It’s always a great way to connect with a local charity and motivate and inspire your colleagues. One local business doing just that is Opus Energy, who are based here in Oxford on the Banbury Road in Summertown.