B4Where it all began. B4 started in Oxfordshire in 2006 and has continued to grow and expand to other areas.
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.
If you are looking to save money and enhance the service levels you are currently receiving, then use the local choice, Aston and James.
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.
Christmas is fast approaching and for some of us it’s approaching far too fast.
There are over 500,000 people with cancer working across the UK. This figure is expected to double by 2030 as more people survive a diagnosis of cancer.
Behind every great business lies a great family according to research carried out by law firm Blake Morgan into the key factors of business success.
The first new residents have moved into Blenheim’s ground-breaking affordable housing scheme at Long Hanborough.
Grant Thornton has welcomed a new partner, Karen Robb, to head up its VAT team in the South. Karen joins from the London market, where she led the VAT, Customs and Indirect Tax practice for the UK and EMEA.
The University of Reading and Paul Lindley, founder of Ella’s Kitchen and IMAGINE Campaign Senior Ambassador, have launched a new business competition, just imagine if… with a prize of £75,000 worth of bespoke University research.