biz4Biz Blog Archive
Menopause – Is it still the elephant in the room?
Many women have found themselves struggling with the impact of symptoms from the menopause – take it from me – it can be debilitating. Memory
Revelling up for Christmas
Safe in the comfort that following two vaccinations and a booster, the worst effects of current strains of Covid are nullified, the Prime Minister introduced
Is it Schools or the system of qualification failing our children?
It is wonderful to see a greater emphasis placed on the concept of apprenticeships once more. Engaging an employer in the final years of a
Business picks up the bill again!
As I inferred in my piece regarding “Redundancies or Resignations” which can be seen here https://biz4biz.org/will-we-face-redundancies-or-resignations-with-the-removal-of-furlough/ demands will be made upon business to support various
Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP visits Letchworth
Report by Adrian Hawkins OBE – Chair of biz4Biz, Chair of the Stevenage Development Board, Chair of the Herts LEP Skills Advisory Panel, Managing Director
GSK plans large life sciences campus in Stevenage
GSK unveils plan for one of Europe’s largest life science campuses in Stevenage GSK has today announced that it has formally started the process of
Skills can make all the difference!
In terms of long-term employment and a lifetime of success, the right skills can make all the difference! Proud to be born in the UK’s
Will we face redundancies or resignations with the removal of furlough?
It’s a strange world in which we now live, pandemics aside despite their horrid impact, we appear to have found a new confidence in the
Stamp Duty Land Tax Refund – could you make a claim?
Written by Michael Brownsdon, a multi-qualified Capital Allowances specialist from MJS Tax. If you purchased a house or other property in the last four years,
Adrian Hawkins appointed OBE in New Year Honours list 2021
We are delighted to announce that Adrian Hawkins has been appointed OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, published on Friday 1st January 2021.
SME Business Recovery: Unlocking Britain
Hertfordshire MP Bim Afolami is proud of his Government’s achievements in supporting the Business sector with so many grant and loan options so quickly delivered
COVID-19 and commercial leases
Covid- 19 has created some significant issues for commercial landlords. Rachael Spalton at Longmores Solicitors gives some suggestions on how to resolve them. My tenant
Is your business equipped to embrace change?
In recent months, so much has changed and not least of all for businesses across the UK. Millions have been forced to step away from
Apprenticeship Levy – the unwelcome change
Misconceptions surrounding apprenticeships are beginning to change, albeit slowly. A 2018 survey carried out by The Sutton Trust revealed 64% of young people are more
Bim Afolami MP joins biz4Biz Connexions as guest speaker
We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who attended our latest biz4Biz Connexions Zoom meeting on the 13th August 2020, with particular thanks
Cyber criminals continue to innovate
Most people who work in an office, with a work email account, probably consider themselves able to spot a phishing email. In fact, most of
COVID-19 – it won’t happen to me
Covid19 is new and virulent. Six feet apart or six feet under, will become the new mantra. It has clearly demonstrated the fragility of mankind
Five tips for speaking under pressure
Being able to speak articulately in stressful situations is important for anybody determined to succeed. Whether being challenged, delivering a pitch of high consequence or
