Rugby fans try new venture

An innovative Business-to-Business Networking Group is being launched at Bedford Athletic Rugby Club on Tuesday ... () [Read More]

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Lloyds takes the initiative in helping businesses through the current gloomy financial malaise

More than 25 local businesses were invited to attend a Lloyds TSB Commercial event designed to help firms improve their finances and fight the downturn by ensuring they maintain a ... () [Read More]

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Firms go west to keep in touch

Bedfordshire companies are leading the UK in investing in next generation networks to streamline their businesses, according to ntl:Telewest Business, part of the Virgin Media Group ... () [Read More]

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Just one company moves up during summertime blues

The stockmarket drifted into the traditional summer lull with only Unilever, which owns Walls and Cornetto, bucking the general trend lower ... () [Read More]

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Making a Mark as the man behind the Bedford Proms

Bedford businessman Mark Harrison has been designing and producing a wide range of events in the local area and throughout the UK for almost 20 years. Bedfordshire on Sunday caught ... () [Read More]

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Fragoso steps into Calvert's shoes as boss of Millbrook

Millbrook, one of the world's leading transport research and development facilities, has appointed Miguel Fragoso as its new managing director ... () [Read More]

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County firms on road to recovery

Further share gains in companies with a Bedfordshire presence on the markets suggests the bottom of the recession may be near if not already here ... () [Read More]

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Need some help to lift your business? – then Steve's your man

Helping small to medium-size businesses in what are challenging times is the aim of Bedfordshire based consultant Steve Plant ... () [Read More]

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Coffee shop turns to pedal power to boost its service

Limes Coffee Shop and Takeaway, recently highly commended in the Pride of Bedford Awards for outstanding customer service, has launched the first sandwich bike delivery service in Bedford ... () [Read More]

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IT – how it can work for you

Local companies have been invited to the University of Bedfordshire to update their knowledge of current technology and gain practical tips to benefit their business ... () [Read More]

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County firm in carbon footprint breakthrough

A Bedfordshire company has come up with a way of reducing the noxious gases coming from a diesel engine ... () [Read More]

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Budget brings cold comfort

Most small businesses will be negatively affected by increases in fuel and alcohol duty announced in the Budget, a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed ... () [Read More]

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Know your market

As businesses more than ever look closely at their expenditure, a Bedford marketing agency will be passing on its evaluation expertise at an event organised by the Herts and Beds ... () [Read More]

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Mayor impressed with Biddenham Vale houses

Business may be feeling the pinch in the recessison but there was some good news for the housing industry ... () [Read More]

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Shares soar as market improves

The stock market continued its revival last month producing stellar gains for a number of Bossie companies ... () [Read More]

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Emerge stronger from the recession

Bedfordshire businesses are standing themselves in good stead for the future. A record number of advanced bookings have been received for the events in the new Free Business Briefings programme from ... () [Read More]

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New chairman leads gateway to the future

An important step in delivering growth and regeneration for Luton and South Bedfordshire has been taken with the appointment of David Marlow as the chair of the new Local Delivery ... () [Read More]

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Innovation celebrated in Luton

Innovation was well and truly celebrated at the Basepoint Innovation Centre and Business Base in Luton ... () [Read More]

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Double victory in Breakfast awards

The Bedford-based Business for Breakfast (Bforb) group is celebrating collecting two awards at the annual Business for Breakfast Awards ... () [Read More]

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Is light starting to appear at the end of the tunnel… ?

The stockmarket managed to achieve a modest gain during March with Alexon top of the Bossie leaderboard. Its share price regained most of February's losses ahead of full year results due ... () [Read More]

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Horse set for flying start

A group of entrepreneurs who have a serious passion for food and laying on traditional pub hospitality have promised to put the pleasures of dining out back into the heart ... () [Read More]

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Graphic look into the future of printing

Graphic arts lecturers from North Herts College and art teachers from local schools recently visited Fujifilm in Bedford to brush up on the latest printing technologies, helping them to pass ... () [Read More]

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Learner awards come to county

The achievements of Bedfordshire and Luton learners of all ages will soon be recognised as nominations open for The Big Skill Awards 2009 ... () [Read More]

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Woburn snorker in sizzling success

Woburn Country Foods butchers from Haynes West End have won a top prize with their Black Bacon made from pork produced by Bedfordia Farms of Milton Ernest ... () [Read More]

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Cost-cutting is vital now, businesses tell survey

A newsurvey from Business Link in the East of England has shown that Bedfordshire-based companies are thinking wisely and taking steps to survive the downturn by reviewing current practices in ... () [Read More]

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Trafficmaster hope new SatNav will lead the way

The stockmarket headed lower again in February, although Trafficmaster continued its strong recent run after ... () [Read More]

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New chief exec Ball keeps Lockheed Martin rolling

Lockheed Martin UK has appointed Stephen R Ball to replace chief executive Ian Stopps ... () [Read More]

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White Horse winner of disabled access award

Local businesses were this week honoured for doing their best to make facilities easily ... () [Read More]

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Irish Army continues to march on FarSide rations

Farside Marketing Ltd, Bedford, is bucking recession trend and celebrating once again after ... () [Read More]

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Customer care helps hairdressers balloon

Steve Hilliard Hairdressing on Bedford Street, Ampthill celebrated its first birthday last month – with a host of celebrations and promotions ... () [Read More]

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New ‘eco' clean kinder to clothes, skin and the environment unveiled

Johnson Cleaners inext to the Tesco supermarket on Riverfield Drive, Bedford, has been relaunched as an officially branded ‘GreenEarth' store, following a £30,000 re-fit ... () [Read More]

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Maysons move to combat recession

Independents in Bedford's Arcade are swimming with the tide to catch the customers in this recession ... () [Read More]

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Alexon results a pleasant surprise

The stock-market remained highly volatile over the Christmas and New Year period ... () [Read More]

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Agencies merger brings 65 years recruitment experience

Recruitment agencies Blue Arrow and Recruit Employment Services have merged ... () [Read More]

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Third Heathrow runway is a waste of money, say green campaigners

A Bedfordshire-based firm Networkology.com has voiced concerns over a Government scheme to build a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport ... () [Read More]

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Top nosh and £100 for Wimpey winner

House builders George Wimpey South midlands have ensured one of our readers is forever linked with their newest development at the Wixams, three miles from Bedford ... () [Read More]

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Relationship hots up

Chief Fire Officer Paul Fuller and his top team have signed up for training courses with award-winning Bedford College ... () [Read More]

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Award for Bedford College campaign

Bedford College has won an award for its new look annual report called Tell Me More ... (24/01/2009) [Read More]

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Sven kicks-off new networking group

He may no longer be in charge of England's football team, but it appears Sven Goran Eriksson is keeping himself busy in local business ... (22/01/2009) [Read More]

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