THE FIRST WORD
Welcome to the March edition of Business Network. One of the Chamber’s five core themes is “Connecting” – a phrase that undoubtedly means
different things to different people. For many, it will be synonymous with the idea of networking, fostering relationships,
uncovering common interests and developing (hopefully) long term mutually-beneficial partnerships. Of course there are many ways this can be achieved – be it through traditional networking
events, conferences and expos, sector-specific forums social gatherings and celebrations or simply having a hunch and picking up the phone. Yet one thing is consistent throughout – connecting and collaboration is a key component
to the vast majority of organisations. The way we go about it – and our ultimate goals - may be different but the act of collaboration remains a constant. This is the theme of March’s Business Network. On almost every page – especially the
Member News pages – you’ll find great examples of the power of connecting. In this edition, we also speak with Paul Baker of Leicester-based Bakers Waste. Paul’s is a particularly inspiring success story and he details how he took a challenge from a
colleague and turned it into a multi-million-pound-turnover business in a few short years – and how collaboration was crucial throughout. There are also a number of flagship events coming up that are profiled in March’s magazine
– such as the upcoming 2019 Manufacturing and Engineering Conference, supported by Lloyds Bank, and the highly-regarded Annual Dinner. There’s also news about the launch of the 2019 Chamber Business Awards, and details on
how your business could be a winner – including how we’ve made the application process even easier this year following your feedback. Business Network is a publication for you – our members – so if you have a story or an idea for a feature, get in touch by emailing
magazine@emc-dnl.co.uk
Best wishes, Nathan Fearn Editor, Business Network
CONTENTS MARCH 2019
NEWS UPDATE 4 MEMBER NEWS Triple award win for PKF Cooper Parry
30 APPOINTMENTS College appoints Chair of Governors
32 DEALS, MERGERS AND PARTNERSHIPS Air IT adopts cricket club naming rights
33 STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND PATRONS Understanding growth with TAB Derby
34 CHAMBER NEWS Your chance to shine at the Business Awards
INTERNATIONAL TRADE 46 Spotlight on: South Africa
POLITICS
48 Why business and community must go hand in hand
INTERVIEW 50 Paul Baker, Managing Director, Bakers Waste
FEATURES
55 Logistics, Freight and Transportation How fleets can prepare for a post-Brexit Britain
56 FOCUS FEATURE Why networking is the key to success
61 Creative Industries The power of PR to generate growth
63 Why video storytelling is leading the way 64 Marketing like a millennial
TRAINING & EVENTS
66 East Midlands Manufacturing and Engineering Conference
BUSINESS SUPPORT
68 SKILLS Students excel during Executive Company Project
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70 DIGITAL GROWTH Major landmark for the Digital Growth Programme
72 LEGAL Energy and Carbon reporting regulations under review
75 TECHNOLOGY Boosting your network connectivity
77 FINANCE Five ways to balance profit with purpose
79 PROPERTY Top tips for buying commercial property
80 MOTORING Nick Jones tests the Citroen C4 Spacetourer
81 INFORMATION Funding available to help firms go green
COMMENT
82 THE LAST WORD Chamber President Kevin Harris comments on the latest issues
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