Author Archives: Iain Nicholson

An Oxfordshire-based global brand and distribution company is encouraging fellow employers to talk to their local college when they’re looking to build their team and develop its skills. Oxford Products Ltd. the company behind Oxford Essential Rider Equipment, the UK’s … Continue reading →

Countywide business network OTCN has launched its popular online listing of Oxfordshire Christmas Lights Switch-on events, ahead of what’s being described as a crucial time for business on our High Streets.

A major drive to boost the number of small businesses who take on apprentices is focusing on Southern Oxfordshire. The event, on Thursday October 11th is hosted by Jennings at Monument Park, Chalgrove, and aims to give owners of smaller … Continue reading →

A pioneering education and training centre near Bicester is launching a new series of Horticulture and Land-based Studies courses for garden centre, farm and landscape business staff. The courses are also aimed at people who grow produce in their gardens or … Continue reading →

We were recently asked by The Oxford Mail newspaper to answer the following question for their regular ‘Issues’ column: Do independent shops have a bright future? …and we answered: “Yes”. Here’s why.

David Cameron has officially opened Abingdon and Witney College’€™s £7.4m Witney campus redevelopment. The Prime Minister and Witney MP told an audience of more than 200 people that he was “very excited to be here to celebrate the new upgraded … Continue reading →

A college-business partnership initiative is highlighting 20 apprenticeship vacancies with firms across Oxfordshire. Abingdon and Witney College is promoting the vacancies for people who are keen to combine work for a local firm with learning.

Oxfordshire business training and mentoring specialists The Learning Ladder are extending a major partnership agreement with the UK and Ireland’s leading pizza delivery company, Domino’s.

Businesses in West Oxfordshire are being urged to ‘Get Involved’ and pledge time to create work placement, apprenticeships and employment opportunities for young and unemployed people. It’s a joint initiative by Abingdon and Witney College and homelessness-to-work charity Aspire Oxford.

More than 20 environment-friendly Oxford businesses have signed up for a free 3-month food waste collection project – and more are being urged to join them. The Oxfordshire Waste Partnership project is aimed at hospitality and catering businesses and others … Continue reading →