We recently got to catch up with a previous student of ours - Sarah

Let’s cut to the chase. The Super Deduction Tax Scheme is a government scheme designed to help you navigate the path to economic recovery. By investing in qualifying assets through the scheme, you save yourself money! Find out how: custombusinessfinance.co.uk/articles/save-…

Our team are a great bunch - professional, and experts in their field. Meet Kieran who has over 5 years experience and specialises in Group Training.

Not had chance to take in the Chancellor's Autumn Budget and assess how it may affect your business? We've reviewed the key changes for businesses of all sizes, including an important 6-month extension to the Recovery Loan Scheme deadline. Read more: custombusinessfinance.co.uk/articles/budge…

Great to be working with andy pickles and the gang

Applications to the RLS have been extended until 30th June 22, but with some changes... From the 1st Jan 22, you will only be able to apply to lend a maximum of £2m - a reduction from £10m if you apply before 31st Dec 21! Find out more: custombusinessfinance.co.uk/articles/recov…

With the UK ban on selling new petrol and diesel vehicles now less than 10 years away, more and more businesses are making the almost inevitable switch to electric vehicles. We've taken a look into why making the move sooner could be good for business. custombusinessfinance.co.uk/articles/why-e…

You don't need a miracle worker to open up new opportunities. You just need to speak to people who use their financial knowledge, experience and customer relationships to achieve the best deal for you. That's people like us! Get in touch today! custombusinessfinance.co.uk

Fascinating piece on the evolving role of digital skills. A good read for education colleagues who are developing curriculum strategy. chieflearningofficer.com/2022/01/04/the…

Top man and what a brilliant contribution to the football club over many years

Soft skills are crucial. Lots of my time with colleges is spent looking at this within our data. insights.dice.com/2022/01/07/top…

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It may be slow, but tech is definitely changing skills needs. Nice article. fortune.com/2022/01/25/tec…

Under a quarter of people would apply for farm job, survey says - FarmingUK News farminguk.com/news/under-a-q…

10 skills you need to land a top job in 2022 cnbc.com/2022/03/11/10-…

A discussion on Times Radio about 4-day weeks prompted me to have a look at @EMSI_UK data to see how much employers are highlighting this in their job ads. Some key jobs driving the rise are vets, chefs, physiologists and drivers. Indicative of worker shortages? @EmsiBG #LMI

I wrote about the role of skills in levelling up. This is a challenge every place faces + one that requires very local solutions. I also show how our open skills taxonomy can help local stakeholders understand their area skills needs. economicmodelling.co.uk/2022/05/06/the…

Qualifications are not the full story but you can't fix levelling up without fixing this.

Spot on. From experience most companies aren’t anywhere near 5%!!! And expect huge growth…

I think this is one of the biggest mistakes I see when working with businesses on marketing strategy. Too much focus on the short term.