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Spelthorne Business Plan Competition – winners announced
14th June 2019
The sixth annual Spelthorne Business Plan Competition final was held on 6 June at BP’s headquarters in Sunbury-on-Thames. Six finalists pitched in a Dragons’ Den style final for a chance to win £3,500 and a year’s package of business
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The Sky’s the Limit for Basingstoke Apps Company
13th June 2019
Following their recent success at Eagle Radio Surrey and Hampshire’s Biz Awards, Basingstoke technology company Apps in the Sky is rocketing towards success after being shortlisted in two categories in the South Coast Business Awards. The company, which develops bespoke
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7 in 10 businesses fail to secure external finance
13th June 2019
70% of businesses have failed to secure external finance on their first attempt Lack of strength in the management team is most likely reason that funding fails Scale-up businesses are more successful at securing funding but still face stumbling blocks
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Kingston Smith wins another gold star for its staff-centric approach
13th June 2019
Kingston Smith is delighted to be named Employer of the Year at the Reigate & Banstead Business Awards. Following the firm’s recent win at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards also for Employer of the Year, it is a great accolade
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Guildford crowns the town’s Best Bar None winners
10th June 2019
(Mick McDonnell – National Coordinator, Best Bar None, the team at Popworld (overall BBN winners) & Peter Lambert – Town Safety and Venue Liaison Manager, Experience Guildford) Guildford’s pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants celebrated at the Electric Theatre on
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Surrey Business School welcomes international expertise in leading business fields
4th June 2019
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and the Association of Master of Business Administration, Surrey Business School (SBS) at the University of Surrey affirms its excellent reputation as it attracts some of the sector’s leading
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Augmented reality solution provides dynamic approach to engaging with art
4th June 2019
The School of Hospitality and Tourism has received funding from the Research England Innovation Voucher scheme to explore the impact of dynamic augmented reality-based visitor experiences in the arts and heritage sector. Professor of Tourism Caroline Scarles, Head of
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Quarterly Economic Survey
4th June 2019
In association with the British Chambers of Commerce and the wider accredited Chamber network, once a quarter we run Britain’s most influential private business survey – the Quarterly Economic Survey. As Britain’s biggest and longest-running private business survey, it’s a
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Breathe named ‘Best Tech Place to Work’ at National Technology Awards
30th May 2019
Since Breathe was born back in 2012, as a company we’ve strived to create a healthy culture for our people that helps them grow both personally and professionally. We believe that putting your people first is key to business success
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Burning Bright: The Scottish Colourists
30th May 2019
Bringing together a true blaze of colour in the work of four artists who collectively became known as The Scottish Colourists, Burning Bright: The Scottish Colourists is a comprehensive survey of paintings by S.J.Peploe (1871 – 1935), J.D.Fergusson (1874
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“To hear another baby crying at night and to not be able to hold or be near my own little baby…that was heartbreaking”
30th May 2019
“To hear another baby crying at night and to not be able to hold or be near my own little baby…that was heartbreaking” Mum of baby who needed special care backs hospital charity campaign Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity launches
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What you need to know on exporting!
29th May 2019
Surrey Chambers of Commerce: What you need to know about export! Biz spoke to Gary Hayes from Surrey Chambers of Commerce on export, we discuss accidental exporters, Brexit, service exports and more! listen here…