Blenheim on the hunt for Entrepreneurs
Blenheim is launching a new competition to encourage local entrepreneurs and start-up businesses by offering them a contract and expert mentoring skills.
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Five Ways Blockchain Can Unblock Your Supply Chain
Futurist Don Tapscott said blockchain will allow companies to revolutionise their business models, but how can the technology unblock your supply chain?
30 Years of Oxford Innovation
B4’s Richard Rosser sat down to chat with Jo Willett, Managing Director of Oxford Innovation, to talk about how far they’ve come, the challenges they face and their hopes for the future.
Faces of a Vibrant Economy: Purpose in action
Last year, we conducted research which found that company vision, culture and purpose is a top-five investment priority for more than a third (35%) of mid-market businesses. For high-growth businesses, this rises to 40%.
Boosting Oxfordshire’s SMEs with support that is priceless
Small businesses are a huge part of Oxfordshire’s economy. 93% of jobs are in SMEs.
How can Oxfordshire attract develop and retain world-class talented people?
A suggested ‘Oxford salary weighting’, the need to foster engagement between business and education and the value of investing in employee development were three key themes to emerge at the inaugural Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) Business Leaders’ Q&A event.
How can better quality conversations boost business growth?
I recently read the story of Clairol (now part of Unilver) who went from being a dying company into full colour. Due to starting a conversation, and a shift in the quality of conversations that took place, a spirit of collaboration was born which allowed the management to not only transform the company but also the industry.
Agile high performing teams improve the bottom line
Silo mentality affects many organisations, no matter what their size. It fragments the business, disconnects decisions and impacts results.
How can the beneficiary of an estate be sure that they...
Are you dealing with the estate of someone who has died, and want to know what records you must keep and what information you must give to the beneficiaries?
Whitley Stimpson climbs the rankings within the Top 100 UK accounting...
Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms for the fourth year running by the prestigious Accountancy Age 50+50 survey.
Why Val and Owen stand out from the crowd
Val Buzzard and Owen Kyffin, two directors with expertise in different areas, stood out from the crowd at this years’ annual staff conference of one of the leading accountancy practice and business advisors Whitley Stimpson.
Could you be a More Successful presenter?
If people are our greatest asset, then excellent communication must be our most essential skill. So why do many of us leaders and managers take it for granted?
Moorcrofts advise Conduit Mead on multi-million-pound corporate reorganisation
Law Firm Moorcrofts’ corporate team has advised the Conduit Mead Company Limited (“Conduit Mead”) on the multi-million-pound corporate reorganisation of its various business interests and assets.
Why the role of the CFO is more important than ever
Alan Richardson, Partner at Grant Thornton discusses the challenges and opportunities facing CFOs today.
How to score on and off the pitch
Oxford United’s recent success on the pitch leads not only to Wembley but also to potential commercial reward off the pitch. Penningtons Manches takes a look at how “The U’s” can protect – and capitalise on – one of its most valuable assets: the brand.