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Talbots Law makes high-profile double appointment as it sets out plans to expand corporate and commercial offering
Major investment in two new directors is set to help a West Midlands law firm expand its corporate and commercial offering over the next twelve months. Talbots Law, which employs 250 people across six offices in the Black Country, Worcestershire and South Staffordshire, has appointed Shaun Owen and Mike Linford to the business as it targets 20% growth this year. The duo have more than 50 years’...
Nicol & Co donates £700 to thank NHS and mark success of virtual property tours during COVID-19
A Midlands estate agent has handed over a £700 cheque to its local NHS charity after a commitment it made at the start of the first COVID-19 lockdown. Nicol & Co, which has branches in Droitwich Spa, Worcester and Malvern, announced in March 2020 that it would donate £100 for every new instruction signed up in the following month to thank local hospitals for how they have been tackling...
Albrighton entrepreneur spins into @The-Hub with £50,000 fitness investment for the community
An Albrighton personal trainer is celebrating ten years in business by embarking on his biggest project to date. Rich Woodman, owner of RW Fitness, is investing more than £50,000 into creating @The-Hub, a community-inspired place where people of all abilities can come to train and participate in over 30 classes per week. Determined to give individuals a chance to improve their wellbeing and...
Is it time for businesses to rethink company cars?
The company car has become a highly charged topic among employees who have been working from home for over a year, according to Richard Bull, tax partner at national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe. Bull, who is based in Crowe’s Midlands office, said: “As we enter a new financial year, it could be a good time to look at your company car policy afresh. “The company car has always been...
Black Country and Worcestershire manufacturers wanted as Barometer aims to uncover if COVID-19 has changed industry working practices forever
The largest survey of small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturing companies in the Black Country and Worcestershire has been launched today to record trends in performance and confidence levels across the sector, whilst also exploring how firms are supporting their staff as a result of COVID-19. The Manufacturing Barometer, which is organised by SWMAS (the South West Manufacturing Advisory...