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Hertfordshire businesses focused on growth and recruitment despite Brexit uncertainty
Despite continued uncertainty over Brexit, the majority of Hertfordshire businesses expect to increase profit levels, make significant capital investment and grow or at least maintain staff numbers over the next 12 months, according to a new survey from financial and business advisers Grant Thornton.
UK businesses losing millions through hidden energy charges
The UK’s leading cost management consultancy has issued a stark warning that businesses are losing a fortune through energy charges they could avoid.
Clean air zones proposed for St Albans
Plans to reduce air pollution in the St Albans District by creating Clean Air Zones are to be considered.
Royal recognition for Oakman Inns, a pub group that puts employee development first
On 2nd November 2017, Oakman Inns & Restaurants, operators of 20 contemporary pubs across the the Home Counties and West Midlands (including five in Hertfordshire and whose headquarters are in Tring), were celebrating after being commended for their commitment to training and skills excellence by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at a ceremony at St James's Palace in London.
St Albans Business Woman wins National Business Award
Businesswoman Caroline Deutsch from Select Appointments, St Albans has been crowned Best Franchisee in the 2017 Best Business Women Awards. The prestigious competition seeks to find the very best female business talent from across the UK.
Newly merged firm of intellectual property specialists with office in St Albans celebrates recommendations in prestigious legal guide
Attorneys at a newly merged firm of intellectual property specialists, which has an office in St Albans, are celebrating after receiving strong recommendations from one of the legal sector's most prestigious guides.
Luton Hoo Hotel’s Petar Sotirov wins prestigious miaList award
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa's conference and banqueting manager Petar Sotirov has been named winner of one of the most prestigious meetings industry awards – the miaList 2017.
Local Author And Networking Expert Awarded With The Professional Speaking Association Award Of Excellence
On 7th October, HBI regular columnist and international networking strategist, Andy Lopata was awarded the Professional Speaking Association Award of Excellence.
Hertfordshire LEP Board recruits new business leaders
Five high-calibre business leaders are to join Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Board over the coming months covering a wide range of industry sectors.