Everything you do should be customer focused, says Telemarketing Matters
Is everything you do inside your business focused on your clients? This is a question which all company owners and directors should ask themselves, and be very honest when they answer.
What level of IT Support is right for your business?
Sapien IT discusses three different levels of IT support for you to contemplate for your business.
Events give you the chance to make connections
The Cambridge Network is all about delivering opportunities for people to make connections, and whatever your area of interest, there is sure to be an upcoming event where you can learn something valuable or meet someone new. If you are a member (or you're in a company that belongs to the Network), why not take advantage of a packed calendar of events over the coming weeks?
Accio Group builds temporary TV studio for live cookery show from Sainsbury’s
Accio Group expertise is the main ingredient in a unique, purpose-built temporary structure taking shape this week for client Sainsbury’s. The 720sqm two-storey unit will house a state of the art TV production studio for the new ‘What’s Cooking? From the Sainsbury’s Kitchen’ show, starting soon on Channel 4.
Dig into archaeology with actor and presenter Tony Robinson
Don’t miss the chance to hear actor and presenter Tony Robinson talking about his work with Channel 4’s Time Team in a public lecture next Monday (11 February). Speedy booking is recommended for this popular event.
Cambridge Index rises 1.1%
Global equities rose last week, as upbeat economic data from Germany, the US and China added to the mood of optimism surrounding the global economy. The Cambridge Index rose 1.1% or 155.4 points to 14,066, as three of the top five index heavyweights recorded gains.
New IT risk assessment webinar series announced
IT Governance-owned Vigilant Software has today announced a new webinar series: IS027001 and the Importance of Risk Management.
Developing your team in 2013: RiverRhee Consulting Newsletter
When RiverRhee Consulting started up in 2009, much of the Western world was already experiencing economic problems. There has been little let-up since. Companies have a choice to tighten their belts and/or to invest in the development of their staff in anticipation of better years to come. Some of RiverRhee's clients have chosen to do the latter, and it is thanks to them that we can continue to…
Daimler to use Ubisense assembly control system on Mercedes S-Class assembly line
The Ubisense Smart Factory System Solution for automotive assembly lines based on its six-sigma Real-Time Location System has achieved the pilot acceptance milestone in Daimler’s project to equip the assembly line for the Mercedes S-Class premium cars in Germany.
Connecting Cambridgeshire lands super broadband deal
Cambridgeshire County Council has announced BT has been chosen as the winning bidder to roll-out better broadband for homes and businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough over the next three years.
Buying ‘best of breed’ communications solutions
The benefits of a multi-vendor approach to unified communications
How good are you at influencing? Can you persuade a barrister?
Inspiring Partnerships are offering two discounted places (15% ) on their influencing course later this month. However, there is a catch: you must use your powers of persuasion to get the discount.
7Layers selected as RealVNC’s preferred partner for MirrorLink™ Certification
Ratingen, Germany and Cambridge, UK, 4th February 2013: RealVNC, the global provider of VNC® remote access software, selected 7layers, an international group of engineering and test centres, as its preferred partner for the testing and certification of RealVNC’s VNC Automotive technology in accordance with the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) standards.
Intelligent design rewarded by common-sense decision
Cambridge City planning committee has overturned a recommendation by the planning officer to refuse planning permission for a site on East Road, opening the way for development of the Motor ACE site as proposed by Cambridge architects, Freeland Rees Roberts.
Tame your computer - snappy screen snippets
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to capture, edit, save and share snippets of your screen (Windows 7)...
Hot Numbers steams into first place as city's top coffee shop
Coffee shop, Hot Numbers has caused a stir in the city, winning first place in the January heat of MP Julian Huppert’s competition Discovering Cambridge.
Allia opens up social impact bond market to individual retail investors
The first public opportunity to invest in a social impact bond launches today, giving retail investors a unique opportunity to invest in making a positive social impact that will repay capital plus a variable return according to success. Offered by Allia, a charitable social investment organisation, the Future for Children Bond will invest into the social impact bond (SIB) for Essex County…
La Playa appointed to advisory panel for international business investing in London
Boutique international insurance broker La Playa has become the first insurance adviser appointed by London & Partners, the Mayor’s official promotional organisation, which connects international businesses to London - helping them set up, succeed and grow in the Capital.
A £42m waste of space?
According to a report last year by DeVono Property, a specialist that advises business including Eon, Red Bull, Toshiba and Autonomy, firms need much less space than they currently enjoy. ‘Bah humbug’ you might think when faced with a scaling down of your personal space, but we’re apparently wasting a whopping £42million on excess floor space as a nation. Doesn’t exactly tick the box for…
2idesign supports Cambridge Triathlon Club
Online membership system makes life easier for club members.
Altacor chairman Andy Richards receives BIA lifetime achievement award
Serial life sciences entrepreneur Dr Andy Richards received the BioIndustry Association (BIA) Lifetime Achievement Award at the Association’s annual Gala Dinner last night (Thurs).
Calling all chocolate lovers
Do you love to indulge in chocolate? If so, we have the event for you! Local Cambridge volunteers are hosting a chocolate tasting event to raise vital funds for the 2,900 people affected by cancer in Cambridgeshire, and you are all invited!
The perils of precaution
As the European Environment Agency publishes a second report on the application of the precautionary principle, the Scientific Alliance asks whether it is being taken too far.
Brand creation project demonstrates capabilities of The Briefing Room
Extensive strategic input paired with outstanding creative work underpins the comprehensive brand and marketing support work behind the launch of a new portfolio of Cigarette Alternative Products (CAP) for BioProgress Technology Ltd in March, Cambridgeshire.
Strem Chemicals UK on target for growth
Strem Chemicals UK Ltd has achieved a place on the prestigious Growth Accelerator, a partnership between private enterprise and government, launched by Vince Cable as a £200 million programme to deliver growth support to ambitious SMEs.