Telegram X

Sunday 15th June 2025

What is the significance of the xAI/Telegram deal? By Dario Betti, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) There has been a dramatic shift in the global messaging landscape. At the centre of this transformation are two platforms, X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram. Each are pursuing ambitious monetisation strategies designed to leverage AI, subscriptions, and platform extensions in innovative ways.  The May…

Cyber Essentials

Friday 6th June 2025

Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials PLUS: What UK Businesses Must Know Before Choosing One Let’s be clear, simply having antivirus software and a firewall isn’t enough. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated—and regulators more watchful—businesses across the UK are turning to industry-recognised certifications to prove their commitment to cybersecurity. The Cyber Essentials scheme is often the first stop….

Good Cyber

Wednesday 21st May 2025

How Would You Know If Your Cyber Security Is Good?  Is Your Business Protected—Or Just Lucky? Cyber security is a hot topic, but most UK businesses have no idea if they’re truly protected. They assume their IT provider has it covered. They believe their antivirus software is enough. They hope they won’t be targeted. The…

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    SKILLS 30 : 30 WORKSHOPS     COACHING     ADVICE     SPEED-NETWORKING HELP BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND BUSINESSES Finding appropriately skilled staff is the biggest challenge to business growth. With more than one million unfilled job openings across the UK  We’re working with the Government to make it easier…

How Smart

Monday 19th May 2025

How smart do you want your phone to be? By Nicholas Rossman, the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) Once upon a time, a phone was just a phone. The exact when of that once-upon-a-time depends on how far back you travel between now and Alexander Graham Bell. For some, it’s when phones were chunks of Bakelite…

Kitchen Design

The Business of Good Design: How KitchenRenovations Add Real Value to Homes In the world of property, the kitchen has long held the title of “the heart of the home.” But intoday’s competitive housing market, it’s become much more than that. A well-designed kitchenisn’t just a space for cooking; it’s a social hub, a work-from-home…

Calendar

Saturday 10th May 2025

Here you will find regularly updated lists, details and booking information links for a range of events, workshops, seminars and other business activities Netwalking Our Netwalking event is open to Chamber members, non-members, local businesses and individuals who would like to join us and network, face-to-face, in the beautiful surroundings of Chartwell. Meet us at…

HR support

Thursday 8th May 2025

Boosting support for HR professionals By Clare Norman, author of ‘Cultivating Coachability’ If you have ever flown on a commercial aircraft, you will have heard the safety advice about putting on your own oxygen mask before helping others. It is excellent advice, but not a lesson always learned and deployed for those working tirelessly in…

AI Hype

Wednesday 30th April 2025

ARE WE BELIEVING THE AI HYPE TOO EASILY?  By Jamie Dobson, founder of Container Solutions and author of ‘The Cloud Native Attitude’ AI is never far from the headlines, triggering both concern and excitement; some fear for the future of the human workforce while others see a bright future where we’re all prompt engineers. But…

Local Charity

Friday 25th April 2025

  The difference between local and national charities: Where is your money going? The charity sector can be very confusing. A charity may be doing something similar to another one, but they are operating separately due to more specialisation or being area specific. In recent years some large charities have merged to give them a…

Active Listening

Thursday 24th April 2025

Active listening – the key to leadership and learning By Aaron Day, Toastmasters International  When we think of great communicators, great leaders and, more importantly, great friends, they often demonstrate wonderful listening skills. They are interested in your stories; they say the right things (and ask the right questions) that help build and curate wonderful conversations; they…

Diamond Singles

Wednesday 23rd April 2025

The Diamond Singles Show where your presenters Noreen and Julie will be discussing the excitement, fun and perils of single life. Hear about the intense world of dating, online vs the real deal, in the flesh, and where to meet other singles. Listen in to tips and tricks and hear guest speakers share their own…

BusinessNetworkingShow

Linda Cloke Linda has been a business owner for many years and has worked in various business sectors including hospitality, construction, retail, media, events and professional services. Linda is passionate about business and keen to assist startups and SMEs develop and grow their business through networking.Synergy Networking Events launched in October 2024 to provide businesses…

Para Legal Regs

Wednesday 16th April 2025

CONSUMERS SHOULD THINK ABOUT PARALEGAL REGULATION By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) In the UK, paralegals are not subject to mandatory regulation under a single statutory framework. Solicitors are statutorily regulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA), but there is no enabling statute within the UK Legal System giving the power to…

Tax 2025

Friday 11th April 2025

Tax changes taking effect in the 2025/26 tax year: what you need to know March 31, 2025 Several changes to UK tax regulations were announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. Some of them took effect immediately, while others kick-in from 6 April 2025.  The next two years will bring more changes which are worth keeping…