Covid loan company directors ‘sleepwalking’ into disqualification

Directors of troubled companies struggling to repay Covid loans may be ‘sleepwalking’ into director disqualification if they don’t take the right advice at the right time. The warning comes from Mike Pavitt, Council Member for the Southern and Thames Valley Region of R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. He said: “Covid-related loan repayment difficulties have not gone away, … Read More

Business leader inspires Dorset

A leading businessman who spoke at a STRIDE Dorset Innovation Exchange event was so good he’s been booked to appear at the group’s conference next year.

New business innovation project launches in Dorset

A new project designed to help innovative businesses has been launched in Dorset. STRIDE Dorset is aimed at small-to-medium enterprises and start-ups which would benefit from expertise, practical help, advice and possible funding.

Businesses invited to become Dorset STRIDERS

Businesses across Dorset can benefit from a new short-term intensive project specifically designed to support innovation. STRIDE Dorset will work in collaboration with Dorset Council and existing business groups to deliver benefits for SMEs and start-ups.

Martha Lane Fox addresses Hampshire Chamber Boat Show luncheon

Entrepreneur and tech innovator Baroness Martha Lane Fox CBE addressed more than 150 business leaders on the opening day of the Southampton International Boat Show. The Lastminute.com founder was keynote speaker at the signature event on Hampshire Chamber of Commerce’s social calendar, its annual Boat Show luncheon.

From dining table to global business in 20 years

A West Country business launched by an entrepreneur working from his dining table has celebrated its 20th anniversary and now turns over £10m a year and employs 70 staff around the globe. Computer Network Defence (CND) held a celebratory day to mark its two decades in business and brought workers from the UK and US together to enjoy the event.