by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Local Business, Local news, Offers
Access Self Storage are pleased to announce an offer available to Spelthorne Business Forum members. If any members rent a storage unit at any Access Self Storage Stores they will be entitled to a 50% Discount for the first Four Months (subject to...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Local Business, Recruitment, Training
The ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) has awarded some European Social Fund contracts to Brooklands College to directly influence skills and growth support to businesses and individuals operating within the Enterprise M3 LEP area. This area includes...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Chambers of Commerce, Local Business
Have your say! Below is a link to the Quarterly Economic Survey, which is run by the British Chambers of Commerce. This is the UK’s biggest and longest running private business survey, filled out by thousands of businesses across the UK. It only takes 3 minutes...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Community, Local Business, Local news
Timetable Consultation A consultation by South Western Railways opened on 29th September 2017 and will close on 22nd December 2017. South Western Railway will be making some major changes to train services in the December 2018 timetable. The proposals have been...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Developments, SBF News
Amazon has reiterated its commitment to the UK by opening a new so-called Development Centre in the heart of Cambridge – three storeys of premium office space housing 400 employees dedicated to research for products from Amazon’s AI-assistant Alexa to the brave new...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Developments, Recruitment
The UK’s largest online classifieds platform has launched its new jobs portal in a bid to provide a more sophisticated service and better suit applicants with employers. While Gumtree’s existing jobs platform has been a popular resource, feedback from...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Developments, Local Business, Offers, Training
As the Government considers a possible domestic abuse bill in the Spring it is important for businesses to consider their own policies on this to support their staff should they be suffering at home. Surrey Against Domestic Abuse is an organisation which is happy to...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Community, Local Business, Local news, Recruitment
Juggling work with a career can be extremely challenging. Making a commitment to support the well being and health of your staff who do this is a key responsibility as an employer. The ideal objective is to encourage a culture where staff carers feel free to disclose...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Local Business, Offers, Training
The University of Surrey, a major driver of innovation, is actively seeking businesses to partner with. Collaborating with the University offers businesses the opportunity to develop new technologies and processes, or to gain critical insights into business...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Training
Keep up to date here with events organised in conjunction with our EM3 LEP.
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Local news
For the past few decades, satellites have been taking high definition pictures of the United Kingdom from space. The images are analysed and compared to detailed maps. Every small area is then given one of dozens of different classifications – from airports to...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Training
Consumer habits have changed dramatically. By 2020, some experts predict that 90% of transactions will take place online or be internet-influenced Many businesses have long used their websites to generate additional revenue, yet in recent years there has also been...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Finance, Local Business
UK small businesses need to build partnerships in order to achieve their growth ambitions, according to a new report. Pivoting your Products, a new study conducted by Enterprise Nation for RB, has found that 78% of UK businesses plan to scale and grow – both...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Finance, Local Business
Extending auto-enrolment to gig workers could boost their retirement income by at least £75,000, according to a new study. Researchers from the Pensions Policy Institute, on behalf of Zurich, used YouGov data to model applying auto-enrolment to gig workers, a key...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Finance, Recruitment
A report from charity the Centre for Ageing Better has revealed that the over-50s are more likely to be out of work than other groups, and have more trouble finding new jobs. Nearly a third of 50- to 65-year olds are unemployed, with statistics on economic inactivity...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2017 | Community, Heathrow, Local Business, Local news, Training
Careers for our community Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy has many perfect roles available for local jobseekers. Careers at Heathrow Airport are exciting, with opportunities across retail, hospitality, construction, customer service and aviation &...
by Work Exp | J Nov, 2017 | Spelthorne Business
Surrey Economic Prospects – October 2017 Headlines A joint venture has secured support from NatWest for the redevelopment of Woking One Prospero in Redhill, is to become the new headquarters of insurance broker The Plan Group BAE Systems to cut almost 2,000 jobs...
by Work Exp | J Nov, 2017 | Spelthorne Business
COME ALONG TO THIS CHARITY WINE TASTING EVENING WITH BUFFET Organised by Shepperton Orbit Club with the proceeds going to MidasPlus 7.30-10pm on Friday 24th November Shepperton Village Hall, 58A High Street Shepperton TW17 9AU PLEASE JOIN US It will be a fun evening...