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I am a thinker, keen on supporting the small business community through empathy and undertanding of our issues. While running the family business I have also been actively advising and mentoring small business owners for over 30 years.Organisation
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Team spirit drives return to offices at Jennings Monument...
Return to the office driven by strength of staff fervour for return
Toxicity | Mike Talks Business
Whilst toxicity in a business feels horrible when it happens, it can also lead to change.
Toxicity | Mike Talks Business
Whilst toxicity in a business feels horrible when it happens, it can also lead to change.
Target PR’s journey to discover The Real Meaning of...
In this session Grant Hayward and Sam Kandiyali use the recently developed B4 TRMOB graphic as a tool to highlight the ways in which Target PR use the business for positive social and environmental impact.
‘Hot Officing’ Launches at Monument Park
In a world of hybrid workplaces, and a reluctance to return to the office full time, one Oxfordshire business park introduces rurally located offices to hire by the day
Jennings’ Monument Park outlines roadmap to net zero carbon
Businesses going green in Oxfordshire given a helping hand to meet net zero carbon targets
The ‘5 Pillars’ Principle | The Real Meaning of...
Many people still hold the belief that the purpose of business is profit above all else. For a small minority it never has been, although historically, for most it has.
The ‘5 Pillars’ Principle | The Real Meaning of...
On this episode of The Real Meaning of Business we illustrate the ‘5 pillars’ principle and how this framework can help members understand the context of what they might already be doing, as well as the opportunities and benefits of evolving and improving their business models.
Re-Energise Your ‘Mojo’
Back in November, B4 member Jackie Jarvis asked other members how they energised their ‘Mojo’. Now, as we hopefully approach, fingers crossed, the permanent end of lockdown, we revisit this article with Tim Wraith of Sobell House giving us an injection of his ways to keep going. Many of us will feel battered and bruised from the personal and professional challenges we have endured over the last 12 to 14 months, so how does Tim keep going? We also revisit what our members said last year in Jackie’s article.
Your Business’ Legacy | Mike Talks Business
On this episode of Mike Talks Business, host Mike Jennings of The Jennings Group gets together with Val King of The Rooflight Company to talk all things Legacy and to take a look at Employee Ownership Trusts.
Your Business’ Legacy | Mike Talks Business
On this episode of Mike Talks Business, host Mike Jennings of The Jennings Group gets together with Val King of The Rooflight Company to talk all things Legacy and to take a look at Employee Ownership Trusts.
Profit vs. Purpose
In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss a hugely important topic in today’s business landscape: Profit vs Purpose – Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? Join us for an inspirational and eye-opening discussion.
Profit vs. Purpose
In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss a hugely important topic in today’s business landscape: Profit vs Purpose – Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? Join us for an inspirational and eye-opening discussion.
Recruiting your first employee
In this episode of Mike Talks Business, Mike is joined by Byron Morris, owner of Avid Heating in Oxford, as they chat about the issues many businesses encounter when taking on their first employee.
Recruiting your first employee
In this episode of Mike Talks Business, Mike is joined by Byron Morris, owner of Avid Heating in Oxford, as they chat about the issues many businesses encounter when taking on their first employee.
Where can you work in the future that’s good...
On this edition of The Business Brunch, we are joined by B4 members Mike Jennings of The Jennings Group, Jonathan Finnerty of Green Unit and Rowan Waller of Wallers Estate Agents as they discuss where we all work in the future that’s good for us.
Where can you work in the future that’s good...
B4 Members will discuss this topic and the changing face of commercial property. They will consider issues such as mental health in the workplace and how commercial office space can be designed to support businesses and employees.
Where can you work in the future that’s good...
B4 Members will discuss this topic and the changing face of commercial property. They will consider issues such as mental health in the workplace and how commercial office space can be designed to support businesses and employees.
Your Business is a Tribe
In the first of a new series, host Mike Jennings of Jennings Group is joined by Rick Mower of RAW as they chat about the tribal nature of business…
Your Business is a Tribe
In the first of a new series, host Mike Jennings of Jennings Group is joined by Rick Mower of RAW as they chat about the tribal nature of business…
The Real Meaning of Business
Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business?
The Real Meaning of Business
Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business?
The Real Meaning of Business
Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business? Some will say it’s to generate profit or wealth. But that’s just one result and not the main reason for many.
Businesses focus on employability skills
With employability looming as one of the major issues for 2021, a group of Oxfordshire business representatives have started working on how the next generation of employees can be better prepared for work.
Workplace Wellbeing Day
It’s Workplace Wellbeing Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
B4 Property Day
It’s Property Day at B4 so we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
B4 Property Day. A view from Jennings, Chairman, Mike...
One of our unique features is our ability to build empathetic relationships with our tenants. We do this because it feels like the best way to run a business. It means that we understand our tenants, and often have advanced warning of potential moves.
B4 People & Strategy Day
It’s People & Strategy Day at B4 so we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so. Some content is pre-COVID but still relevant so get stuck in for great advice from our growing community of experts.
Energise Your ‘Mojo’
How to keep it together when the going gets tough… Jackie Jarvis the Walking Business Coach talked to three B4 members about a subject close to her heart and her business.
Business Culture post Coronavirus with Mike Jennings of Jennings
With massive disruption in many sectors, with unprecedented uncertainty across the nation, if not the world, how can we manage to press on, maintaining our business in the face of such change.
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.
