THE FIRST WORD
Welcome to the October edition of Business Network – a milestone edition of sorts as it is the first to hit 100 pages, which is testament to the volume of great content we receive from our members and of course those which see the value of placing adverts in the publication. Property and Construction encompasses a wide range of services and is never far
away from the headlines in various forms and this is the theme for this edition of Business Network. The properties we make and the communities we subsequently create touch
everyone – transcending business and affecting many aspects of our lives. It’s a sector that is clearly rooted in the fabric of our society, but one that – as with most sectors – is adapting to changing times. The focus of October’s Big Interview is Lindsey Williams, Group Chief Executive at Chamber strategic partner Futures Housing Group. Lindsey offers a fascinating insight into the sector as well as her own experiences, including a message from her father which still resonates with her to this day. There’s also comprehensive coverage of the recent Chamber Business Awards, including all the winners, which took place across all three counties last month – three fantastic evenings of celebration and recognition. Also included in this edition is news of the Chamber’s free Business Readiness for Change programme of seminars and workshops, aimed at arming businesses with the knowledge, understanding and tools to negotiate a period of change as we approach the date for the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31 October. Business Network is a dedicated publication for you, our members. If you have a
story, or an idea, that you believe would be suitable for inclusion in Business Network, please email
magazine@emc-dnl.co.uk or call me on 0333 320 0333 ext 2089.
Best wishes, Nathan Fearn Editor, Business Network
CONTENTS OCTOBER 2019
NEWS UPDATE 4 MEMBER NEWS Business Awards 2019 round up
30 APPOINTMENTS Appointments stengthen college’s team
32 DEALS, MERGERS AND PARTNERSHIPS Smith Partnership announces one of its biggest deals
33 STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND PATRONS The need to take IT seriously
34 CHAMBER NEWS Collaborate provides boost to Leicestershire economy
INTERNATIONAL TRADE 52 Spotlight on: Oman
POLITICS 54 Stand firm as Brexit enters end game
INTERVIEW 56 Lindsey Williams, Group Chief Executive at
Futures Housing Group
FEATURES 61 ENTERPRISE & INNOVATION
HMRC support for enterprising companies
64 How to generate new ideas 67 Why innovation must serve a purpose
70 FOCUS FEATURE Home is where the heart is – the need to build sustainable communities
75 HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE First aid in the workplace – what you need to know
79 Looking after your staff
TRAINING & EVENTS 82 Business Readiness for Change programme
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BUSINESS SUPPORT 84 DIGITAL GROWTH
Five winning ways to create better blogs
87 SKILLS Young people get insight into railway construction
88 LEGAL The new challenges facing landlords
90 FINANCE Essential road scheme is planned
93 INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY Further funding for low-carbon projects
95 PROPERTY & ASSETS A fantastic start to the year for house builder
96 MOTORING Nick Jones tests the Volvo V90 D5
COMMENT 98 THE LAST WORD
Chamber President Kevin Harris comments on the latest issues
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