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AI: Find out how it can supercharge your business

13th March 2024

LEARN how Artificial Intelligence has the power to supercharge your business at a free workshop taking place in Milton Keynes.

The AI Masterclass for Businesses on April 18 is hosted by experts from local specialist Dragon Information Systems and digital marketing agency qoob. The event will offer practical advice on using AI to...

Property tenancy: Choose your agreement in line with your...

1st March 2024

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THE QUESTION 

I want to move my business into commercial premises under a rent agreement. Can you clarify my options? 

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Given the complexity and the legal terminology, understanding the nuances between a lease, a licence and a tenancy at will is key and can be vital in...

How to increase your business’s efficiency,...

1st March 2024

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ONE of the major costs in a business is salaries writes Tony Byrne, managing director of Wealth & Tax Management. Equally, your most important asset is your staff. Your staff are literally your business. Offer superlative levels of customer service and your business will really thrive.

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Contract talks: How to avoid the ‘battle of the forms...

1st February 2024

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TERMS and conditions are legal contracts that govern the use of a service or product. They establish the terms of the relationship between the parties and mitigate against potential disputes.

Terms and conditions are important to outline the rules and regulations around the use of a service or product...

Where employers head to find their stars of the future

1st February 2024

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BUSINESSES are only as good as the talent they hire... and many leading businesses turn to the MK Job Show for their stars of the future time and again.

Showcasing thousands of jobs and visited by tens of thousands of active and passive job seekers , the last event succeeded in pre-registering over 15...

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Investors group backs council’s funding...

28th March 2024

FIVE start-up businesses have been chosen as recipients from a new fund set up to kickstart their growth.

The MK Tech Fund is being managed by the Milton Keynes...

‘A real opportunity to dominate the UK’...

22nd March 2024

ORGANISERS and sponsors of the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards have hailed the drive, determination and creativity of the city’s innovative companies.

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AI: Find out how it can supercharge your business

13th March 2024

LEARN how Artificial Intelligence has the power to supercharge your business at a free workshop taking place in Milton Keynes.

The AI Masterclass for Businesses on...

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Investors group backs council’s funding...

FIVE start-up businesses have been chosen as recipients from a new fund set up to kickstart their growth.

The MK Tech Fund is being managed by the Milton Keynes Investors Group and has earmarked £7,000 to each of the fledgling businesses.

The fund, set up by Milton Keynes City Council, received a deluge of applications and was oversubscribed by 1,000%, MKIG says. It launched the competition to find the most deserving businesses last year.

MKIG is the largest not-for-profit angel network in the UK and provides a free pitching platform for founders. Its co-owner Amar Chauhan said: “When we heard the council wanted to put this scheme into place, we immediately knew it would have a massive impact on local start-ups and their ability to grow into impressive tech businesses. We have been advocating Milton Keynes as a place to raise start-up funding for years nd we think it is only going to get more and more popular with founders looking for a supportive community to help them in their entrepreneurial journeys”.

The five businesses chosen are:

Indi Local A newly launched app promoting street food trucks and local pop-up events. Founder Vanessa Anderson said: “ Our mission is to make it easier than ever to find and support local street food businesses, so the MK Tech Fund is the perfect partnership for us as we share the same vision to boost the local economy.”

Clera Healthcare A doctor-founded app used by healthcare staff to give families the communication they need while a relative is in hospital. “The £7k will make such a difference,” said founders Jonathan Abeles and Alice Appleton.

Traxc A marketing toolkit to help businesses to understand customer behaviour, drive positive reviews and increase customer loyalty. “We are poised to accelerate our growth, enhance our product offerings, and expand our reach,” said founder Luc Gibson. “This grant not only validates our efforts but also strengthens our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that drive sales and improve customer engagement.”

Zeroox Helping people find the right home through digital house viewings and searches. Founder Carina Xinxin Chen said: “The MKIG Tech Fund will be absolutely crucial in the growth of Zeroox. It is more than just financial support; being associated with MKIG will open doors and strengthen our brand.”

RavePool A DJ record pool for independent music artists. The MK Tech Fund provided us with a fantastic opportunity at the right time to turn our innovative idea into a new business,” said founders Keith Williams and Dave Curran. “Milton Keynes is proving to be a great place to start a new tech company.

One will win a further £5,000 in grant funding as part of a big pitch event on June 17 organised by MKIG. The winning business will also have the opportunity to raise further funds from MKIG’s network of angel investors.

The tech fund forms part of the city council’s £3.5 million Economic Recovery Plan, which it has used to support hundreds of businesses and local employees and entrepreneurs following the pandemic.

‘A real opportunity to dominate the UK’s tech sector’: MKBAA 2024 acclaims the city’s innovators

22nd March 2024

ORGANISERS and sponsors of the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards have hailed the drive, determination and creativity of the city’s innovative companies.

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AI: Find out how it can supercharge your business

13th March 2024

LEARN how Artificial Intelligence has the power to supercharge your business at a free workshop taking place in Milton Keynes.

The AI Masterclass for Businesses on...

Spring Budget: Not a lot for business, says Chamber policy head

12th March 2024

BUSINESS LEADERS in Milton Keynes say there were few ‘crumbs of comfort’ for firms across the region in the Budget statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy...

‘East meets West’: Rail project connects Oxford with Bletchley for first time in 50 years

8th March 2024

THE FINAL section of track connecting Bicester and Bletchley has been laid at a ceremony marking a key milestone in the East West Rail project. It began with the rebuild...

Shine a light across the world: Music legend’s appeal in support of campaign to mark Brain Tumour Awareness Month

8th March 2024

MUSIC legend Nile Rodgers lights a candle in support of a charity’s campaign to raise awareness of the battle to find a cure for brain tumours.

The co-founder of...

This is not a Budget for long-term growth… nothing to help businesses or inspire investors

7th March 2024

DESPITE the length of the Chancellor’s speech, there were no rabbits pulled out of hats. In general this was not an ambitious budget, with the sole aim of political...

Financial

Investors group backs council’s funding boost for...

28th March 2024

FIVE start-up businesses have been chosen as recipients from a new fund set up to kickstart their growth.

The MK Tech Fund is being managed by the Milton Keynes...

Spring Budget: Not a lot for business, says Chamber policy...

12th March 2024

BUSINESS LEADERS in Milton Keynes say there were few ‘crumbs of comfort’ for firms across the region in the Budget statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy...

Legal

Law firm eyes an all-time high fundraising total as a record...

4th March 2024

A RECORD number of teams have signed up for a charity challenge to raise funds for eight charities from across Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.

The Apprentice-...

Property tenancy: Choose your agreement in line with your...

1st March 2024

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THE QUESTION  I want to move my business into commercial premises under a rent agreement. Can you clarify my options?  THE ANSWER...

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Innovation takes centre stage as awards ceremony hails the...

5th March 2024

THE ORGANISATIONS and individuals driving improvement and cementing Milton Keynes as a national and world centre of innovation have been celebrated at the inaugural MK...

Supporting the local community is what we are all about:...

28th February 2024

EXCITEMENT is building as Bedford businesses prepare to showcase their products, services and expertise at this year’s Bedford Business Expo.

Bedford Business Expo...