17th January 2025
EIGHT groups of students from schools across Milton Keynes gain an exciting insight into the world of engineering thanks to city-based manufacturer Niftylift. The company, which manufactures high...
7th January 2025
A GROUP of colleges in the South East Midlands have joined forces in a campaign aimed at further developing their work on meeting local skills needs. More than £5 million was awarded to the...
2nd January 2025
AS THE new year begins, small business owners are embracing fresh opportunities to grow, improve and thrive writes South Midlands Growth Hub business adviser Neil Smith. But for owner-managed...
2nd January 2025
MILTON Keynes has always defied expectations. Once dismissed as a soulless, post-modern, new town, it has evolved into a vibrant urban success story, often heralded as the best hope for the future...
2nd January 2025
........................................ I AM not one for making New Year’s resolutions but if I had one wish for 2025, it would be for more leaders to understand the power of kindness in building...
2nd January 2025
THE LATEST economic survey conducted by Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce highlights key challenges faced by businesses as the economic landscape continues to shift. While firms remain resilient in...
18th December 2024
A NEW independent college is set to open in Luton after completion of a major office deal. Smart Education Pro has signed a 20-year lease on 16,748 sq ft of office space at The Atrium, at Park Street...
3rd December 2024
ENTREPRENEUR and former Dragon’s Den investor Sarah Willingham has shared the lessons she has learned throughout her business career. Speaking to journalist and business commentator Declan Curry in...
3rd December 2024
RETAIL giant John Lewis & Partners has joined the Employer Partnership Scheme run by The Bedford College Group. The partnership’s sites at Magna Park, on the edge of Milton Keynes towards...
2nd December 2024
........................................ IN MY last column, I touched upon the pressing issue of the skills shortage. However, given its critical importance, I find it necessary to revisit this...
1st December 2024
........................................ Published in association with WHEN you are a growing business with big ambitions, having the right technology in place can make all the difference. But...
30th November 2024
Published in association with IN LIGHT of the recent budget announcements relating to SMEs, now more than ever businesses need to know where to go to understand some of these changes and ensure...
30th November 2024
........................................ WITH a significant portion of our lives spent at work, ensuring a positive workplace environment is essential to the long-term health, happiness and...
29th November 2024
........................................ AS WE approach the end of another turbulent and busy year, almost everyone will start to look forward to the office Christmas party. Some leaders will have...
28th November 2024
MILTON KEYNES-based Autotech Group has won the Best Small Recruitment Business category at the Global Recruiter Awards. Its founding brand Autotech Recruit operates the UK’s largest network of...
