When you organise a business networking event slap bang in the middle of the summer holidays, there is always that little voice in the back of your head wondering whether everyone might quite sensibly be on a beach somewhere instead.…
At the end of this month’s Oxfordshire’s Bigger Business Breakfast, on Friday, we held a Bonus Session to show members what is already live online, what is coming next and how they can get more value from OBCN between meetings.…
In this episode, Ben speaks with Mary Thomas of Concise Training and Concise Digital, Nick Mason of Wagner Mason Accountants and Howard Feather of Howard Feather Business Advisors. Exploring how successful businesses can overcome difficulties, both professional and personal to strive for success. Listen to the…
2022 has been the best year ever for the OBCN community. We have the most businesses ever in membership. This year we’ve organised a greater number of events providing a choice for our members networking in Oxfordshire. Over the last…
As in-person meetings have returned in this post-pandemic world, how can networking events help businesses grow their client base and how can these businesses get the most out of such events? In this episode, Ben speaks with Matt Eastland-Jones of Story Ninety…
There isn’t a lot that an employer needs to legally provide, but no office or workplace is really complete without refreshments & catering supplies to help keep your employees productive and your visitors happy… Welfare in the workplace There isn’t…
First came the great resignation, and now we have quiet quitting. Why are employees becoming increasingly dissatisfied with their work, and what can employers do to retain their staff? In this episode, Mike speaks with Paul Hayward of Blake Morgan and Jane Fryatt of…
Two OBCN members, Critchleys and the charity SpecialEffect, have agreed to support Harwell & Hendred YFC U11’s Blues. Critchleys have kindly sponsored the new main kit for two years. The wonderful Blue and Black ‘Nike’ strip replicates a previous company…
The pandemic brought on many changes to businesses. One of the most significant was the change from office life to working from home. With the pandemic now behind us, how has the workforce changed and adapted post-pandemic? In this episode,…
Our office furniture showroom in Witney displays a range of products that supports workplace wellness, but we recognise that not everyone may be able to visit us. That’s why we have created an exhibition-style mobile pop-up so we can go out on…
Earlier this month, an Oxfordshire community networking event raised over £2000 in a raffle for local youth and family charities. The Oxfordshire Business Dinner, hosted by Oxford Business Community Network, was held at St John’s College, Oxford. The annual event…
What are the different ways to raise finance in 2022 to fund your growing business? In this episode, Mike speaks with Tracy Smart of The Smart Team, and Sam Jones of NGI Finance. Current climate with raising finance Different ways…
