B4Daily news and press releases from members, guest writers and the B4 team.
Our recent Business Development Ecosystem, facilitated by the excellent Caroline O’Connor of Fourth Born, brought together business owners and senior business development professionals from sectors including construction, professional services, charities and technology.
We’re delighted to announce that XIST2 have joined the B4 community.
XIST2 is an Oxfordshire-based digital marketing and web design agency, established in 2005, specialising in bespoke WordPress development, SEO, branding, and graphic design.
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On a morning that perfectly captured the spirit of International Women’s Day, The Randolph Hotel Oxford hosted an inspiring “Empower, Connect & Inspire” networking breakfast, bringing together a room full of ambitious women and community leaders to celebrate leadership, resilience and wellbeing in the workplace.
Last week was one of those weeks that reminds me exactly why B4 exists.
Business leaders from across Oxfordshire gathered for the first OBS2026 Impact Session series, delivered in partnership with Oxford Brookes University, to explore the AI, data and cyber trends that will shape 2026 and beyond.
In a climate where economic volatility is testing even the most resilient companies, having the right financial expertise is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Recognising this reality, Complete Support Services has rebranded as Ancora, unveiling a new name, look, and vision that
captures its role as the anchor helping ambitious businesses steady, adapt, and grow in uncertain times.
The Oxford Trust, the UK charity dedicated to advancing science innovation, education and enterprise, has appointed Michelle Webb as its new associate director of operations to support operational leadership and delivery across the organisation’s innovation programme and two Oxford innovation centres.
Business leaders, guests and friends of B4 gathered at the Holiday Inn Oxford for another unforgettable Burns Night celebration, hosted with trademark warmth and humour by General Manager Gavin Webster and his team.
Newrotex, a clinical-stage biotech start-up developing innovative silk-based medical devices for nerve repair, has taken 1,680 sq ft (156 sq m) of manufacturing and R&D laboratory and office space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford, as it enters a critical phase of clinical and operational scale-up.
B4 is delighted to announce that James Cowper Kreston, one of Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley’s leading firms of accountants and business advisers, has joined the B4 network as a Platinum Member.
Freeths has been working with an outstanding legal apprentice who has shared her story about carving out a successful career in law via the apprenticeship route. She’s currently part of the team at Freeths in Oxford, and her experience offers a really strong example of the opportunities apprenticeships can provide in the legal sector.
Unipart the supply chain performance improvement partner, has launched a new online store designed to streamline procurement and accelerate project delivery for the global rail industry.
Freeths is pleased to announce that its Corporate team has advised G=mc², a fast growing, tech enabled brand strategy consultancy, on securing a transformative investment from Mobeus Equity Partners. This strategic partnership will enable G=mc² to accelerate its ambitious growth plans and expand its innovative solutions to global brands.
An award-winning social enterprise and charity, Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR) combines environmental responsibility with social impact. Operating across Oxfordshire, OWR provides commercial and domestic wood-waste collections, maximising recycling and reclaiming wood for reuse.