Unlock the potential in your business to secure your future
Rupert Beazley, Business Advisor and Partner with CMC Partners explains the importance of knowing how and when to sell your business.
B4 Issue 60
Christopher Way, Partner, Carter Jonas Oxford
There has been a noticeable change in the private rented sector in recent years. Legislative developments have undoubtedly served to discourage investment into the buy-to-let market by the private landlord, whilst, simultaneously, the institutional-led build-to-rent (BTR) model is being promoted.
Oxfordshire Voice: A Focus on Transport
Oxfordshire Voice (OV) approaches its first year anniversary with much still to do, but that was always going to be the case with such a high bar set from the outset. There’s a growing sense of permanence amongst the OV partners with a strong board established and sub boards set up to bolster admin and governance, establish a communications strategy and focus on some of the key issues in more detail, starting with the formation of a transport sub group.
Why have we changed the way we think at BIO?
With a theme of #CHANGETHEWAYYOUTHINK, we’re setting up an event which is designed to help you find out more about making your business a more responsible business, learning from the excellent examples being set by lots of fantastic Oxfordshire businesses.
B4 Classic Event 21st November: A Night at the Museum
The Ashmolean Museum in central Oxford welcomed over a hundred B4 Members and guests for an evening of informal networking and private tours, which included the Egypt, Italian Renaissance and the Founder’s Collection galleries.
B4 Blenheim Dinner at Halloween
Sixty B4 members and guests were treated to a wonderful evening of fine dining and entertainment in the saloon at Blenheim Palace on Wednesday 30th October. Our host, Blenheim CEO, Dominic Hare, welcomed guests with an engaging update on progress to date and plans for the future.
NEXUS launch inspiring Oxfordshire’s business community
On Thursday 10th October, NEXUS, a new programme designed by B4 (Oxfordshire’s leading B2B networking organisation) to inspire collaboration within Oxfordshire’s business community, was launched at Jurys Inn.
How Important Are Charity Corporate Partnerships?
Tim Wraith is the Corporate Partnerships Manager for Sobell House, the adult hospice based here in Oxford. Here he talks about the importance of partnerships with the business community and how they have changed over the years.
Supporting community green initiatives
Owen Mumford takes its local environmental responsibilities seriously and has recently extended its involvement across several ecological projects. These have included sponsoring 10 fruit trees in the Sustainable Woodstock Community Orchard where there are currently, 82 heritage fruit trees including, apple, cherry, pear, Perry pear, damsons, plums and Medlar.
Where are you?
Embracing diversity and an ageing population in the workplace. At You HR Consultancy we work hard to practice what we teach and creating a diverse workforce is an important part of who we are.
Blenheim launches Mental Health Champions
Blenheim is encouraging its managerial staff to undertake free training to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health.
7.6m working age people in the UK have a disability
If you’re not actively recruiting talent your competitors probably are.
Janette Cardy
Richard Rosser chats to Janette Cardy about her inspirational sporting background and how she bounced back from a near-death experience.
Is Plant Based a Game Changer?
The most talked-about diet right now is the plant-based diet; the new name for vegan. Plant-based diets have been growing in popularity over the past few years but growth has been accelerated or at least discussion around turning plant-based, by the documentary Game Changer.
Finding your feet with communications
Big Foot Communications was introduced to help small to medium-sized businesses make use of the many different communication channels available to them.