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Key Recipes For Food Safety

Key Recipes For Food Safety

Helen Groves sits in a bustling cafe in Worcester city centre and reflects on life over the past couple of years. “I ended up with more work during lockdown than I have ever had…I think part of it is everything went online and virtual so people were maybe...
PR tips from the experts

PR tips from the experts

This month we share PR and communications advice from the experts. Take note of the top tips below and see how they can support you and your business: Define your brand personality – and don’t be afraid to use it. It’s not about features and benefits, it’s about who...
Suzanne Lee on mfg’s historic journey

Suzanne Lee on mfg’s historic journey

In her trademark matter of fact manner Suzanne Lee declares: “We are the oldest firm of solicitors in the country. We date back to 1556.” Typically, in the very next breath, Suzanne brushes aside any thoughts that Kidderminster‐based mfg solicitors are mired in the...
Not The Me Show; Kit Barber’s Management Style

Not The Me Show; Kit Barber’s Management Style

At a youthful 40 years old, Kit Barber is the driving force behind a multi-million pound empire spanning photography, fitness, financial consultancy and property, providing livelihoods for around 40 people throughout the Midlands. Not that he is one to boast about his...
A 21st Century Hi-Tech Mission

A 21st Century Hi-Tech Mission

Linda Smith pulls few punches as she reflects on her career – and life – to date. “I am this girl from a rural background, little old me, from Worcestershire – it is fantastic that I have had these opportunities, and survived cancer twice.” She talks of the encounters...
The Career Path of a Property Professional

The Career Path of a Property Professional

Ben Davidson has carved out quite a niche for himself in the highly competitive West Midlands property sector – but his career path could have been very different… “I wanted to be a professional footballer. I was good enough to be signed by West Brom when I was...