FSB says Local Enterprise Partnerships must engage more with small businesses
FSB says Local Enterprise Partnerships must engage more with small businesses
Confex reveals two more industry association partnerships
Ahead of the 2015 event, taking place at Olympia London on 18-19 February, International Confex has confirmed partnerships with the International Special Events Society (ISES) and the HBAA.
Ice bucket challenge: What is ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the umbrella term used in the US to describe motor neurone diseases, as well as the name for the most common disease in this group, which in the UK we call Motor Neurone Disease.
New HQ at Stoneleigh Park for British Association of Landscape Industries
The headquarters of a UK trade association for the landscape industry has moved into a newly refurbished building on Stoneleigh Park.
Free range egg association produces comprehensive egg nutrition leaflet
The British Free Range Egg Producers Association have produced a comprehensive egg nutrition leaflet explaining the many valuable nutrients that can be found in just one free range egg.
Enterprise Investment Scheme Association launches ‘Diploma’ for financial advisers
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) today announced the launch of a new self-study ‘Diploma’, aimed at helping financial advisers explain the benefits of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) to clients.
Brain injury charity backs new law passed in Jersey
A Preston charity is hoping a new law introduced in Jersey will make its way over to the mainland.
British Medical Association Becomes World’s First Health Organization to Divest From Fossil Fuels
As a result of its recent annual meeting, the British Medical Association will divest its fossil fuel investments. The vote makes the BMA the first health organization in the world to make such a decision. Divesting from fossil fuels not only makes sense, but it’s in vogue. Students are advocating for it, colleges are doing it, and now doctors are joining the party.
FSB uncovers a growing skills gap as small firms’ confidence hits an all-time high
The latest Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) Small Business Index shows a growing skills shortage in the workplace. Now identified as a significant barrier to growth for small firms, almost one third (29.9%) of those surveyed report skills shortages as hampering growth, with construction and computer services particularly hard hit.
New president for the British Metals Recycling Association
United Kingdom: Shane Mellor, managing director of Norwich-based Mellor Metals in the east of England, has been elected the new president of the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA). He takes over from former Sims Metal Management executive Graham Davy.