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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Sheffield

Posted on March 14, 2014

Although there has been a human presence in the area now known as Sheffield since prehistoric times, the city itself traces its roots to Anglo-Saxon and Danish settlements in the 8th century. Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Sheffield Castle was built to protect the growing city. By the late 13th century, a market was established in present-day Castle Square. During the 17th century English Civil War, the city would see itself under attack and its castle destroyed. Situated in South Yorkshire, Sheffield owes much of its development to industry and steel production. Sheffield was a major centre for industrial … Read More

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Free Business Mentoring Programs in the UK

Posted on March 7, 2014

Mentoring is an opportunity to share experiences and gain new knowledge and skills. While mentors are able to provide guidance and share their experiences with new or developing professionals, mentees gain valuable insight into how to apply successful marketing and business strategies. Several organisations offer helpful mentoring opportunities to London-based businesses and marketing practitioners. Chartered Institute of Marketing Free Mentoring Scheme The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Mentoring Network is available to all CIM members. The CIM represents the interests of marketing professionals. In addition to setting service standards for the profession, the CIM also develops and organises professional development … Read More

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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Cardiff

Posted on February 28, 2014

The Welsh capital is often hailed as an example of successful development and adaptation to changing demographic and economic conditions. Cardiff’s history spans more than two thousand years, when the city was nothing more than a small fort built by the Romans. How has Cardiff changed since and what are the current demographic and economic trends that prevail in the Welsh capital? Demographics Historians believe that Cardiff’s first inhabitants arrived during the Neolithic era from the southern Mediterranean region, most likely from Spain and Portugal. During several centuries, population growth was slow, although historical records show that by the late … Read More

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UK Business Start Ups: Grants and Funding

Posted on February 7, 2014

As the majority of entrepreneurs know, starting up a new business entails a series of challenges that not everyone is able to rise to. These challenges include a wide range of issues, from making sure that your business practices comply with the relevant regulations to finding ways of staying ahead of your competitors. But before any of these things can happen, it is crucial to ensure that you get up on the right foot financially speaking. According to a 2014 data set published by Entrepreneur Weekly, approximately 25 per cent of small businesses go bankrupt during their first year. This … Read More

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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Leicester

Posted on January 31, 2014

One of England’s oldest cities, Leicester has been a strategic and economic centre in the East Midlands since it was first established by the Romans. Leicester is home to an estimated 329,839 people, according to the Office of National Statistics’ 2011 Census. With a total area of 73.09 square kilometres (28.22 square miles), the city has a population density of approximately 4,180 people per square kilometres (10,800 per square miles). An ethnically diverse community, some 130 languages and dialects are spoken in Leicester. Over a third of the city’s population were born outside of the United Kingdom and approximately 31.8 … Read More

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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Cambridge

Posted on January 24, 2014

Given its historical importance, Cambridge is one of the most interesting urban centres in the United Kingdom. As such, and through its long history, the city has undergone many changes in key areas such as its population, economy, and industrial base. In this new edition of our ‘The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities’ series, we take a close look at the changes that have taken place in Cambridge in the recent past. Changing demographics in Cambridge The earliest human settlement in Cambridge has been traced back to more than 3,500 years ago. However, it was not until 1951 that Cambridge … Read More

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The UK Property Market in 2014: What’s in Store?

Posted on January 17, 2014

As we leave 2013 behind and we enter a new year, it is time to take stock of the latest developments that have taken place in the real estate industry throughout the United Kingdom. More importantly, this is the ideal time of the year to explore the experts’ predictions on what 2014 will bring to the British real estate sector. Take a look at our summary of the key findings and predictions. Continued growth Last year, the real estate market showed signs of recovery, especially during the second half of 2013. In fact, and according to chief economists at Deloitte, … Read More

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The Changing Face of Britain’s Cities: Oxford

Posted on January 3, 2014

For centuries, Oxford has been internationally renowned as a centre of academic excellence. Today, Oxford’s universities still play an important role in the economic and social life of the city, but we would be wrong to assume that Oxford has nothing else to offer to both residents and visitors. Today, the city is a modern urban centre with an increasingly diverse economic base and an equally diverse demographic profile. In this article we take a closer look to the latest trends observed in Oxford in terms demography, economy, and its industrial sector. Demographics As in the case of Cambridge, the … Read More

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How have the Olympics Benefited the UK?

Posted on September 13, 2013

One Year Since the Olympic Rings Hit the UK How do the Olympics benefit a country? In the UK, the 2012 Olympic Games transformed the capital into a sports-mad centre of excellence. Team GB, standing for Great Britain, won more gold and silver medals, than at any time in the history of the games. The nation grew enormously proud of its athletes and their achievements. Economic Benefits of the Olympics in the UK London 2012 Olympic Partners who sponsored the Games included big hitters Coca Cola, Acer, Dow, General Electric, McDonald’s, Omega,

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East Point Business Park Oxford

Posted on September 2, 2013

Oxford OX4 6LB East Point Business Park Oxford East Point Business Park provides modern self-contained offices, including serviced and managed space, within close proximity to Oxford city centre. The business park features well-equipped and recently refurbished units. Office space at East Point is available for lease or purchase. Facilities and Amenities Office space at East Point Business Park ranges from 100 to 34,000 square feet. The business park consists of five office buildings, including self-contained office space at Orion House, Beaumont House, and Meridian House. Amenities at East Point included raised access floors for most units, suspended ceiling with LG3 … Read More

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