High Stakes: Cybercrime and the $600bn dollar question
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
News
Daily news and press releases from members, guest writers and the B4 team.
Partnerships in business
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.
Trends for a Digital Economy
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.
How to raise your game this Christmas and not your voice
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.
A summary of the Budget 2018 – was it a missed...
The key announcements from the Chancellor’s latest Budget briefing.
Why can’t people in my team be more like me?
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.
B4’s Night to Remember in The Saloon at Blenheim Palace
What an unforgettable and privileged night B4 members and their guests enjoyed in the incredible surroundings of The Saloon at Blenheim Palace in October. Sixty guests enjoyed a champagne reception in the Great Hall before the Saloon’s doors opened to reveal beautifully set tables, complete with Halloween table decorations supplied by event stylist, Tina Rosser (of TJR Event Styling and Management) and B4’s oldest member, an immaculately dressed skeleton.
To provide & Protect: The B4 finance debate brought to you...
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.
Oxford’s leading law firm is acknowledged as a UK ‘Top Tier’...
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.
Oxfordshire companies lead the way with Better Business Why and how...
Growing evidence shows that companies placing “purpose” at the heart of what they do can lead to stronger and more profitable business.
3 Peaks, 3 Teams, 3 Charities The Trifecta
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!
Christmas Dinners and Functions from Said Business School, University of Oxford
Dinners and functions set against beautiful backdrops with exceptional cuisine.
Charity of the Year Partnerships at Sobell House
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.
Facilities Management
If you are looking to save money and enhance the service levels you are currently receiving, then use the local choice, Aston and James.
Hotel du Vin Henley
We enjoyed a welcome break at the fabulous Hotel du Vin, a cosy retreat in the heart of Henley, snuggled alongside the banks of the River Thames.