A depressing year
16/12/2021
This week Jim looks back on 2021 a rollercoaster year for business and the Prime Minister, whilst abroad there were worrying signs of future conflict.
Downtown Boss Urges Government to Restore Business Help
16/12/2021
Frank McKenna, is urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak and the government to re-introduce some financial support packages for businesses, as the imposition of new restrictions threatens many with closure.
Cordia Blackswan showcases growth with bolstering of team
16/12/2021
Birmingham-based property developer, Cordia Blackswan has reported a year-on-year growth of the business by 143%.
International payments: Key drivers and market insights into global currencies
16/12/2021
Our international payments partner, Western Union Business Solutions, provides us with monthly market insight into global currencies.
RYANAIR LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE FROM BIRMINGHAM TO KNOCK FOR S22
13/12/2021
Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline, today (13th Dec) announced an additional route to its UK S’22 schedule – Birmingham to Knock – operating twice weekly from Mar ‘22.
Managing Director of Switch Hospitality Management Limited is awarded The Extra Mile award at The Hotel Cateys 2021
13/12/2021
John Angus, Managing Director at Switch Hospitality Management has won the Extra Mile Award at The Caterer Hotel Cateys 2021 for his commitment to supporting the local community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A short guide to directors’ duties in the United Kingdom
10/12/2021
In their bitesize guide, Kennedys outline the duties of company directors in the UK, along with the impact of Covid-19 on their responsibilities and the potential for reform.
Your culture is more important than your strategy – and you really can’t afford to get it wrong
09/12/2021
Workplace wellbeing has always been important, but it took on a whole new meaning in 2020. It’s something that can no longer be viewed as a ‘soft approach’ but a necessary ‘human approach’.
Oaks Consultancy announces inaugural North American fundraising accelerator cohort
09/12/2021
Oaks Consultancy, specialists in fundraising and strategic planning for socially-minded organisations has announced the first organisations that have successfully been shortlisted to take part in its inaugural North American Sport for Development Fundraising Accelerator. Commencing this month, the brand-new programme will provide over $10,000 worth of value-in-kind support per cohort member.
Virtu Property pioneers ‘Mutual Ground’ service
08/12/2021
Leading property management company, Virtu Property, has launched a bespoke service designed to take the hassle out of maintaining communal spaces. The pioneering Mutual Ground scheme – which has been rolled-out at more than 60 developments across the region – will focus on running routine maintenance for more than 1,000 individual units, reducing management fees and increasing the quality of grounds services.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to Reopen in April 2022
08/12/2021
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (BMAG) will partially reopen on Thursday 28th April 2022.
Bruntwood Works partners with physiotherapy provider Altius Healthcare
08/12/2021
Bruntwood Works, one of the UK’s leading commercial property companies, has partnered with leading physiotherapy and treatment clinic Altius Healthcare as it continues to invest in health as part of its focus on workplace wellbeing.