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Flash back just a week, or three, to the time of writing, when the question of whether we remain or leave still pervaded every inch of media space …
Personally I'd seen about as much as I could take, to the point where the more unusual the material, the more of a relief it was to read. One refreshing view we received was from Lord Saatchi, chairman of the Centre for Policy Studies.
He considered both Remain and Leave options dismal – one too frustrating and the other too frightening – and balanced this grim view with the “Eutopian” suggestion that “Britain should … prepare to take its rightful place as the natural leader of Europe.”
He set out a self-confessed idealistic vision “whereby Britain can enjoy the benefits of a big trading bloc without the price that goes with it (the loss of control).” It will be “the work of a generation” he said. “Maybe several.… Let the prime minister start now.”
While to me it lacks a wider, more humanitarian view, his vision – realised even in part – would no doubt benefit the region's businesses.
Anyhow, the remain or leave issue is finally decided. The real enemy here felt like uncertainty, which was causing business activity to slow. Now those pending decisions can be brought out of their boxes.
We look forward to reporting on businesses in the region that are finding and making opportunities in the challenges. In fact many of the companies already making their mark are celebrated in this issue where we report on the South Coast's corporate finance event of the year (see pages 16 to 28).
In other big and small news, Microsoft has got LinkedIn, Euro 2016 is in full swing (and HR directors are warning of post-match ‘sickies'), and Hillarys reports that Britons that get up before 7am earn £15,000 more.
The workplace environment is found to play a major part in recruitment and retention (see our ‘Future of work' roundtable discussion, reported on pages 44 to 48.) And a UCL study finds that seeing your customer – in fact the mere sight of a customer – makes you better at your job. Another good reason for you to join us at our events.
Carry de la Harpe Editor
businessmag.co.uk
Morgan IAT product will reduce premature baby deaths
Morgan Innovation & Technology, the Petersfield-based manufacturer which has twice won the Queen's Award, has won the contract to design, develop and manufacture a new low- cost, portable baby incubator
The mOm baby incubator was invented by James Roberts, global winner of the 2014 James Dyson award for innovation, and winner of the 2015 JC Gammon award for enterprise and entrepreneurship from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
The World Health Organisation estimates that one in 10 babies are born prematurely worldwide, and three quarters of all premature child deaths are due to lack of incubation. To counter this, the mOm incubator will be simple and quick to set-up; it will weigh less than 10% of a conventional incubator; it will have both removable ends to facilitate cleaning or replacement of the central compartment, and sterile, disposable compartments for quicker set-up and lower contamination costs; it will be extremely robust so that it can be used in harsh remote regions at home and abroad, as well as in disaster relief; and it will be compact enough to store, collapsible for low-cost shipping and easily portable.
Morgan IAT will manage the project from its initial design phase to bringing it to market, as well as developing the electronics and software. Project partner, Concentrated Heat & Momentum will assist with thermo-dynamic design. The partnership between mOm and Morgan will build upon the design and development already carried out by mOm.
Nigel Clarke, CEO of Morgan IAT, said: “The nature of this development raises some new and interesting challenges when compared with a traditional incubator design, which is what we enjoy about this type of project.”
James Roberts, who invented mOm, said: “Premature birth is now becoming an epidemic across the world. A product like the mOm incubator could give some of those children a chance who before had none.”
NEXT MONTH In the September issue of The Business Magazine
South Coast Property Awards – Special report on the shining stars at our gala awards ceremony
Southern Manufacturing 100 - New listing reveals region's top home-grown manufacturers
Bournemouth: Digital Hub – Tech centre with a digital economy that now outstrips even London and Manchester
Mergers & Acquisitions - Who is selling? Who is buying? And why? Christmas Hospitality - Options and advice for that all-important venue booking Technology - Innovation making waves
To participate in these features email Peter Laurie at
peter@elcot.co.uk or Frank Trivino at
frank@elcot.co.uk THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH COAST – JULY/AUGUST 2016
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