Birketts promotes 23 lawyers
Birketts, the leading law firm based in the East of England, has announced that 23 of its most talented lawyers have been promoted across its four offices.
89% of UK businesses would consider switching to wireless broadband
In a new survey, UK businesses say poor broadband has negatively impacted performance, but 56% have not switched provider. Eighty-nine per cent of companies state they would consider moving to wireless, highlighting the market opportunity for 5G fixed wireless.
Stephen Hawking endorses new £50 million centre
Gifts totalling more than £32 million, together with government funds of over £17 million, have enabled the launch of a highly innovative Centre in Cambridge that is pioneering new approaches to understand and treat neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, motor neurone disease and frontotemporal dementia.
Calling all bookkeepers - learn Xero and get new business with SMEs
Watermill Accounting is holding an essential one day training course for bookkeepers who would like to learn Xero - the popular accounting package for SMEs. The training workshop will be held on 6th December, 10am - 4pm at the Future Business Centre, Cambridge.
All about inheritance tax: Thatcher’s gift
Often written about and commented upon by the media is the subject of Inheritance Tax. Increasingly there is a feeling that the true implications of this tax are misunderstood, says NW Brown.
Terminating sales problems for Aventis
As Arnold Schwarzenegger said in Terminator, “If you don’t ask, you don’t get.“ As a cyborg from the future, he might not actually have been thinking about sales techniques, but the quote is surprisingly apt.
Getting your IP ready for the next funding round
2 good reasons to think about how to represent your IP
TwistDx offers isothermal alternative to PCR
TwistDx’s recently launched range of liquid format Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) kits are ideal for rapid testing applications and high throughput laboratory use. This isothermal DNA/RNA amplification technology represents a versatile solution for nucleic acid detection, offering the same specificity as PCR but much faster results – typically within three to 10 minutes.
CW strengthens board with a trio of industry experts
CW (Cambridge Wireless), the leading community for companies involved in the research, development and application of leading technologies has appointed three new members to its board.
UK offices lack features needed to boost productivity and wellbeing, claim introverts
UK office workers believe their workspaces aren’t catering to their needs; to boost productivity and wellbeing, staff members want quiet areas, private spaces and chill-out zones. However many offices don’t provide these features - introverts in particular would welcome such spaces.
US2U Consulting enables mill money to maximise growth for metals testing firm ASAMS Ltd
US2U Consulting has been working with its client ASAMS Ltd to secure New Anglia LEP funding.
Only a few days left to apply for Shell Springboard
The application window for the Shell Springboard - up to £150,000 of equity-free funding for UK low-carbon enterprises - will close at 5pm on Monday (6 November).
Vote for Britain’s favourite market – vote for Cambridge Market
Voting is now open for Britain’s Favourite Market and Cambridge City Council is encouraging residents and visitors to vote for Cambridge Market.
Sphere Fluidics' Cyto-Mine wins major European Product Innovation award
Sphere Fluidics’ Cyto-Mine has won a Frost and Sullivan 2017 European Product Innovation award.
Watermill Accounting hosts free workshop for entrepreneurs on 29th November 2017
Small businesses and startups are invited to a free workshop that Watermill Accounting is hosting from 10 - 12.00 on Wednesday 29th November 2017 at the Future Business Centre, Cambridge. The workshop - Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs - will bring companies up to speed with the latest information on a range of relevant topics.
Tees bolsters highly successful Clinical Negligence team in Cambridge
Leading regional law firm Tees has bolstered its award-winning Clinical Negligence team in Cambridge with the appointment of two newly-qualified solicitors.
The social enterprise greenhouse that helps businesses bloom
When it comes to starting social enterprises, Paul Tracey and Neil Stott would love "to see a thousand flowers bloom". But doing good for society isn’t as straightforward as it sounds and even the best ideas can fail. Their research aims to understand the elements that are needed to help social ventures thrive.
Symposium examines violence in the digital age
Academics from the UK, Ireland and the United States will gather in Cambridge this Saturday (4 November) to discuss the issues of hate, misogyny and violence in the digital age.
Magna expands mirrors capacity in Slovakia
As a result of business growth at its mirror manufacturing facility in Nove mesto nad Vahom, Slovakia, Magna has relocated to a larger facility. The company is investing $30 million USD to refurbish the building and install a new automated paint line, and the expansion will create approximately 150 new jobs at the facility.
Health Hack helps uncover the latest innovative healthcare technology
Medtech Accelerator Health Hack’s inaugural event offered innovators the chance to win up to £125,000 of funding to bring to market inventions that will help the NHS and patients alike.
Stocks in Focus: Connect Group
This week Trina Yates of NW Brown looks at Connect Group, the UK-based distribution and logistics company, following the announcement of its preliminary 2017 full year results last week.
Cambridge Consultants recognised as an Employer of the Year
Cambridge Consultants' Boston, USA office wins two awards: Gold in the 2017 Stevie Awards for Great Employers and a Global Trade Award from the Associated Industries of Massachusetts.
GIS debuts advances in Direct to Shape printing at InPrint 2017
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) will showcase its latest innovative solutions for complex industrial applications in functional and decorative printing at InPrint 2017 in Munich. Senior members of the GIS team will be available on the GIS booth (Hall A6 Stand 548) to discuss our collaborative approach to solving demanding inkjet manufacturing and production issues.
Thriving at work
The excellent ‘Thriving at work’ Stevenson / Farmer review of mental health and employers, commissioned by the Prime Minister, made the headlines when published recently...
Discuss the Future of Transport in Cambridge
Cambridge suffers from congestion at peak traffic times, often at its worst in the long winter evenings during school term times. But is there a way to alleviate traffic congestion? Can technology and new ideas help us now and in the future? And if so, what will the solution or combination of solutions be? Come and share ideas and opinions at a Cambridge Network event on Thursday 30th November.