Top marketer prefers work to retirement
ONE of the region’s best marketing experts has given up retirement and gone back to work. Carl Brodie retired two years ago but his love of work and business life has led to him taking…
January 2009
Better in Peterborough, says Chamber
PETERBOROUGH Chamber of Commerce is urging local businesses not to be alarmed by warnings from its national counterpart that the economic downturn is ‘deteriorating at a frightening rate’. Despite a national survey of businesses conducted…
Positive message to media
SENIOR figures from Peterborough’s business community sounded upbeat when speaking to the Evening Telegraph in January. Business editor John Kralevich spoke to local experts in a new year round-up. Here’s what they said: “The city…
Redevelopment ideas unveiled
PLANS to guide the future redevelopment of Peterborough’s city centre have been unveiled. The business community is being asked to provide its views on the plans. The ideas, known as the ‘Consultants’ Recommended Option’, are…
Drain Doctor moves into Portugal
THE Peterborough-based emergency plumbing and drain repair service Drain Doctor is launching operations in Portugal and has appointed a Portugese operations manager. Drain Doctor is the biggest network of its kind in the UK.
Start ups must get it right from the start
WHEN setting up in business it is important to consider implications of the company’s legal structure at the outset. Companies should seek help with the decision making process, the company name, its memorandum and articles,…
Car sharing passes 1,000 milestone
MORE than 1,000 people have now signed up to a car sharing scheme in Peterborough, following a successful promotional campaign. People registered with the Carsharepeterborough.com website were encouraged to get their friends to sign up…
Valuing a business is challenging
VALUING a business was the most popular topic in an online forum held by BizGrowthEast, a campaign for entrepreneurs in the region from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Annabel Grant of EEDA’s Access…
H from Steps dead?