SEEING at first hand the devastating impact that spinal cord injuries can have on people’s lives has led to a local firm of solicitors in choosing the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) as one of their lead charities to support. Steve Simpkins, Principal at Simpkins and Co Solicitors in Highcliffe...
Business leaders are set to probe the impact of Brexit for Dorset and Great Britain at a major summit. Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has joined forces with Bournemouth University (BU) for the special event, titled Brexit – What Next for Business? It is being held at...
Seeing at first hand the devastating impact that spinal cord injuries can have on accident victims, led to a firm of solicitors in Dorset to back the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) by becoming a Gold Partner. Steven Simpkins of Simpkins & Co Solicitors in Highcliffe, says that he has...
The Brexit video is a great watch. Of course both sides have their propaganda, but for the main it relates to me on how I see things from a small business perspective. The video mentions how corporations are tightening the reigns to take full control, especially with likely having...
Reforms to the duty exemption enjoyed by small cider producers in Dorset are expected to be announced next year after a campaign led by local MEP Ashley Fox. Last year the EU Commission ordered the UK government to end its forty-year tax exemption enjoyed by UK cider and perry...
Following a rigorous tender process, the Visit Dorset Tourism Partnership has awarded a new 5 year contract to New Mind|tellUs to provide a Destination Management System and major re-design of www.visit-dorset.com, the official tourism destination website for Dorset.The new project will involve the development of a fully responsive destination...
Residents across Dorset can enjoy discount deals at many of the county’s top attractions during Dorset Residents’ Week from 18 to 24 April, using the special offer vouchers featured in the spring edition of Dorset County Council’s community newspaper ‘Your Dorset’.The vouchers can be used during Dorset Residents’ Week...
Local Poole-based company Monster Media Management is launching an image competition called #MonsterComp. Although the competition is aimed at national design and creative agencies, photographers as well as marketers to submit their most inspired image, photo or design, local creatives are urged to enter, too. The winning image will be...
The new supplementary tax on second home ownership will no doubt cast more doubt in the minds of those who may be considering the benefits of purchasing accommodation for their children. For many parents, the cost of sending children to university is painful. Even if the students take out...
A new economic survey has been launched in Dorset to take the pulse of businesses across the county. Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has started the quarterly questionnaire with backing from the county’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The Dorset Economic Survey will act as a barometer of...
