Are your vending and coffee machines full, clean and working?
Are your coffee machines and vending machines FULL, are they sparkling CLEAN and WORKING as they should?
Builders – the uber Project Managers
Most people have a favourite tale about ‘that building project’ that went wrong that they’ll crack out at every dinner party. Builders in general seem to have a reputation for being unreliable, running way over budget or disappearing completely – but we’ve got the builders in right now in the Pitt building and it’s going well. And that's because of the excellent project management.
New event launches - Achieving Net Zero: a toolkit for businesses
Join us for an event on November 8 at St John's Innovation Centre that will help your business achieve its Net Zero ambitions.
Tech ecosystem champion Gerard Grech to lead flagship Founders initiative
The University of Cambridge is delighted to announce that Gerard Grech, former CEO of Tech Nation, has joined Cambridge Enterprise to lead a new flagship initiative that will support and accelerate University founders to make an even greater impact on the world in the technology and software sectors.
Major conference wins for Cambridge
Meet Cambridge, the official conference and events bureau for Cambridge and the surrounding area, has announced a series of major conference wins which will bring approximately 2,700 delegates to Cambridge, worth an estimated value of £2.3mn to the local economy.
The Quirky Side of Cambridge
The weekend of October 7th and 8th saw four Cambridge Network member companies try out Hidden Cambridge’s most popular treasure hunt – The Quirky Side of Cambridge
IP Corner: Commercialising your IP in China
Your IP in China, apart from protecting it, you can also capitalise on it. Is there value in commercialising their intellectual properties in China for UK businesses? How do you go about it? Take a look at the driving forces behind China’s commercial IP market and you may find the clue. Or talk to Crayfish. We can help identify potential opportunities and make sure your IP is well protected and…
Indian restaurant in Cambridge praised for 'excellent food' wins national prize
An award-winning Indian restaurant in Cambridge praised for its "excellent food" has received yet another national accolade. Prana, on Mill Road, won Indian Takeaway of the Year at the Prestige Awards 2023.
Family funding for a family company - VetCT
Global veterinary teleradiology, teleconsulting and education company, VetCT, has announced a minority investment from a family dedicated to supporting companies with a social purpose and a focus on quality.
Statement by Chair of the Business Board on Network North proposals
The following is a statement by Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Business Board, Al Kingsley.
The Business Board has noted the Prime Minister’s announcement on Wednesday of the Network North plan for transport infrastructure investment.
Need a solution to poor mobile signal?
Businesses still experience poor cellular coverage, which can impair productivity within the workplace as well as be very frustrating.
The future looks bright as Belbin celebrates first anniversary of transition to EOT status
Cambridge-based Belbin Ltd, provider of the globally trusted gold-standard tool for developing high performing teams, is marking the first anniversary of its successful transition to EOT (Employee Owned Trust) status.
Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge celebrates 10 years of positive impact
Since 2013, the centre has welcomed over 100 tenant companies & provided business support to over 1,400 ventures
Restructure reflects growth at Conscious Communications
Conscious Communications, the Cambridge-based B Corp PR and marketing agency, has restructured its senior team, promoting Deputy Managing Director, Zoë Scorer, to Managing Director, while the company’s founder and previous Managing Director, Alison Taylor, assumes the role
National Customer Service Week
Today marks the start of National Customer Service Week. National Customer Service Week seeks to raise awareness of customer service and the vital role it plays in successful business practice and the growth of the UK economy. It’s also a welcome opportunity to recognise the importance of service teams and the impact of their work on customer satisfaction, customer retention, and customer…
What’s all the buzz about? Welch’s Transport encourages biodiversity with beehive installation
Welch’s Transport has installed two beehives at its Duxford transport depot to encourage biodiversity around the verges and green areas of the site.
How to leverage business automation effectively
This article looks at the topic of business automation. Exploring the concept, how it works and how startups/business owners can leverage it to align with their strategy and goals.
Understand the ebbs and flows of change and you’ll be a better leader
Twist Consultants writes...no change is ever the same, whatever the organisation. When you’re leading through uncertainty, recognising that there are ebbs and flows and how you might be able to navigate them can help. Here are a few ideas that might just help.
Leap into the 2024 leap year with Excel Calculations from Computer Tutoring
As we approach 2024, a leap year, the significance of understanding and correctly calculating leap years becomes even more pertinent. For everyone navigating the extensive world of Excel, this is a skill set worth mastering. Computer Tutoring is excited to introduce a concise and informative video tutorial that guides you in determining leap years within Excel effortlessly. With the next leap…
Who will triumph at the Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2023?
The stage is set for the 2023 Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards, celebrating the best of the county’s small and medium-sized enterprises.
Welch’s Transport partners with The Algorithm People to ‘Optimize’ fleet efficiency
Cambridgeshire-based Welch’s Transport has partnered with Optimize by The Algorithm People to reduce CO2 emissions across its entire f
Designing for wearable technology: Harmonizing the product and user
Flynn Product Design writes...
Cambridge Network's inaugural HR Directors Dinner at Downing College
Cambridge Network hosted its first HR Directors dinner at Downing College last night – an opportunity for leaders in their field to get together, discuss topics of mutual interest and form important connections across the Cambridge ecosystem.
Why recruiting a CEO internally can lead to greater growth
Internal candidates with versatile management experience are more likely to pursue new growth opportunities when promoted to CEO than hiring outside the firm, finds new study co-authored by Professor Yasemin Kor of Cambridge Judge Business School.