In conversation with Mike Jennings of Jennings
A great opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire’s most respected and experienced business figures, Mike is well known for having successfully run his family business parks for more than 20 years.
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Oxford Bus Company COVID-19 special
I’m writing to you during these unprecedented times to let you know that our three main priorities are to safeguard the health & wellbeing of our colleagues and customers; to play our role in society during these challenging times; and to safeguard the future of our company.
Interview with Sam Ricketts, Manager of Shrewsbury Town FC
Sam is manager of League One football club, Shrewsbury Town. Although the current season is under lockdown, and may not be completed, Sam is one of the only managers in the world to deny Liverpool, the current European and World Club Champions and, until the current crisis, runaway leaders of the Premier League, a win when his team held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in the fourth round of the FA Cup, before losing 1-0 in the replay.
Oxford Firm Appoints Three New Associates
In spite of the COVID-19 crisis, leading Oxfordshire-based accountancy firm, has promoted three of its young team members to Associate level, as the firm continues to support young talent within the business.
Beard runs 90% of sites to break ‘vicious circle’ of closures
Family-owned construction firm Beard, whose work include medical research facilities, special needs schools and MOD work, is continuing to operate on more than 90 per cent of its sites, despite the wave of closures that the industry has seen in response to the spread of Covid-19.
Explore Saïd Business School’s virtual meeting space with Verity Donovan
Verity Donovan will explore Said Business School’s virtual meeting space and offer solutions for future events, highlighting our award-winning technology such as The Oxford Hive and RapidMooc, as well as demonstrate the innovative catering and state-of-art facilities, which makes our venue unique.
IT help for running your business from home with Paul Ballinger...
With businesses now faced with operating from home rather than the office, it’s vital that you get the foundations right.
Running a business is a marathon not a sprint with Richard...
Richard Knight will be sharing his insights and experiences in business over the last 33 years and how it helped him to run the London Marathons in 2004 and 2005.
Advice on managing your employees situations during a business crisis with...
Despite my 20 years working in HR, most as a ‘fellow’ of the CIPD, the current ‘unknown’ state of our society is troubling for us all. Nothing preceding can tell us how to try and navigate our way through such difficult times.
Life Hacks For Optimal Performance with Spider Chan
The human body has been equipped with tools for our longevity, health and wellbeing to sustain us through our entire lifetime to thrive and not just survive. Over the decades we have “lost” the ability to tap into the foundation of these tools, which I call Life Hacks.
What to say and do when it’s no longer business as...
What to say and do when it’s no longer business as usual with Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies of Coconut PR.
Business post COVID-19: A Brave New World with Tony Hobbs of...
Join Tony Hobbs of Chapman Robison & Moore Accountants as he looks at: What “good business” looks like; Where your business is now & Changes needed for business to evolve.
Easing the strain: UK Government announces a proposed relaxation to insolvency...
Relaxing the insolvency laws. The UK Government has announced that it will introduce new measures to support businesses under pressure as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Business Support update for Oxford businesses from OCC
Are you eligible and have you applied for the coronavirus business support grants made available via your local Council?
Stress management for improving creativity and productivity with Jeremy Howick
It’s impossible to be creative or productive when you’re in crisis—in stress.