Fines for businesses who fail to provide pension schemes are rising with four times more companies facing fixed penalty notices. A total of 3,728 fixed penalty notices, where companies are fined £400, were issued between July and September, compared to 861 between April and June. Auto enrolment is now believed to be reaching a peak and this has resulted in …
Strategi for success sees more jobs, growth and a new office
An ambitious professional services company has added new senior staff and rebranded to reflect the wider range of services on offer. Entrepreneur and people management expert Wendy Dean has overseen rapid growth since founding Strategi-hr just 16 months ago. Moving forward, the company will be branded as the Strategi Solutions Group, while three executive level appointments have broadened the services …
International recognition for Staffordshire business coach Penny Whitelock
An international business coach and Staffordshire company director has been shortlisted for a major award. Penny Whitelock, Director of Learning and Development at Strategi-hr, has been shortlisted in the Executive Coach of the Year category at the Coaching Academy, the largest international organisation of its kind. Penny works primarily at board room and director level providing coaching for …
Lily’s is a secret no more after its “scrumptious” tea and cakes entice TV Dragon, Theo Paphitis
A Staffordshire vintage tea room is the talk of Twitter after being recognised by former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis. Lily’s Secret Vintage Tea Room was among six businesses to catch the eye of Ryman’s boss, Theo, during Small Business Sunday – earning a retweet to the entrepreneur’s 500,000 followers. Located at Swan Pit Nursery, Gnosall, the tea rooms combine …
Bright forecast as Cloud expert Vostro move to bigger premises
A move to bigger new premises has capped a year of growth and innovation for IT specialists Vostro Ltd. While many IT companies offer Cloud storage solutions, Vostro has developed a UK based solution which sets it apart from competitors. Vostro has provided a Cloud solution for businesses such as law firms and financial businesses who have been unable to …
VW scandal: Ray vows action against car giant amid claims he was misled and left hundreds of pounds out of pocket
A Volkswagen Golf driver is planning to sue the car giant after the performance of his eco-friendly Blue Motion car left him thousands of pounds out of pocket. In a new twist on the VW emissions scandal, Ray Hitchens claims he has evidence that the car company’s marketing material on fuel consumption is misleading. Ray kept a detailed log of …
Round Britain sail sparks Woolcool’s fundraising drive
Charities based across Staffordshire are to benefit from fundraising efforts by Stone based Woolcool. The growing wool packaging company sponsored local sailor Mike Goodwin as he navigated around the British coastline to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Strategic Director Keith Spilsbury was part of the crew for the penultimate leg of the sailing marathon and has pledged to …