BUSINESS REPORT
BUSINESS REPORT
RECORD GROWTH FOR COLLEGE
Moulton College is celebrating growth in excess of 20% after an overwhelming demand for students wanting to enrol. Following the appointment of
a new senior leadership team, there has been a strong focus on providing an exceptional student experience. This has meant that the college now has in excess of 1,900 full-time students compared to 1,500 last year. Corrie Harris, principal and
CEO, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming so many new students to Moulton College. “We are an ambitious
organisation. We have developed a safe and secure environment that promotes personal well-being and we are committed to providing an exceptional student experience.”
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHAMBER keeps its members up to date with all the latest business news. Whether it’s through the pages of this magazine, via our website or by regular email updates, we will always endeavour to keep you in the picture and informed
CHAMBER WELCOMES TRIO OF NEW STAFF
Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce three new members of staff to the management team. Following the appointment of Louise Wall as interim
CEO earlier in the summer, Mike Bottwood has accepted the position of Finance Manager, Matthew Cannon has joined the business as marketing and events manager, and Sunny Singh has been internally promoted to membership manager, following his successful tenure as business development executive. Joining Julie MacLennan, the office services manager, the Chamber is delighted that the management cohort is now complete, and attention can focus on developing an exciting new chapter. Sunny said: “Having worked at Northamptonshire
Chamber for the past five years, I’m really looking forward to having the opportunity to get to know the members at our sister Chamber in Milton Keynes as well. Both Chambers have so much to offer, and I can’t wait to get out there and ensure every business we represent are
CHECK THE QUALITY OF YOUR WORKPLACE
Chamber member IRIS are specialists in secure IoT solutions. The team monitor air quality and occupancy levels in workplaces using cutting- edge technology, and have found that the data they are able to provide has become a vital solution to many businesses considering what to do with their premises amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Does a business need to retain a huge office
when occupancy levels have dropped to previously unthinkable levels? Does a company need more space to allow for social distancing amongst colleagues? The insights IRIS are able to provide can help any business that is thinking of returning to work by giving customers and staff confidence and knowledge that their work environment is as safe as possible. IRIS’ customer base now spans all different sectors. And it is not just occupancy levels in the
‘LONG
EXPOSURE TO POOR AIR
QUALITY CAN
HAVE A SERIOUS IMPACT ON OVERALL HEALTH’
workplace that IRIS have been asked to monitor. Long exposure to poor air quality can have a serious impact on overall health, as well as an ability to focus, and the team have been providing real-time monitoring to offer insights to the worst areas in businesses and homes. It is predicated that IoT-connected devices will top 70 billion globally in
the next five years, and the team believes that this kind of remote monitoring, with the insights it provides, will be the way that most business will add to their systems in the future.
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www.iris-iot.com 6 inbusiness DECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021
maximising the services available to them.” Joining the Chamber from Wasps Rugby Club,
Matthew said: “There’s so much potential across both Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire Chambers, and I’m keen to develop and expand the opportunities we offer our members. These are two great Chambers, with amazing businesses at their core; we’ve already increased the range and number of events available online, and this is only going to continue.” After joining on a temporary basis, Mike said: “It was
an easy decision to accept the offer of a permanent role at the Chamber. We were pleased to be able to support our membership with a £100k membership relief fund throughout lockdown, and I’m committed to ensuring the Chamber remains healthy and viable for the future.” Everyone at the Chamber wishes the new management team every success for the future.
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www.northants-chamber.co.uk DIVORCE AMONG
COMPANY PARTNERS Simon Long, managing partner at Franklins Solicitors LLP, specialises in corporate and family law. He recognises that there are increased challenges in divorce when partners in life are also partners in business.
Separating is difficult enough when it comes to children and personal assets, and this can be made even more difficult when a business is also involved. Both parties may have worked alongside each other and may require valuations of their business as part of a financial settlement. There are several things that can be done when setting up a
company to make things easier. Every situation is unique and reflects the different nature of relationships and businesses. Setting out your joint wishes at the start can make a difference. After separation, one step often overlooked is pension death benefits. Expression of Wishes papers can be missed, with such benefits being inadvertently left to an estranged partner. If both spouses are shareholders in a business, finding a way
forward could include dividing the business if roles have been specific and the parties are willing to continue to work together, although most couples decide it is best for a clean business break and for one to buy out the other. Sadly, some businesses also close. Before making any decision, it is important to get advice on all of the implications.
For further information and assistance, contact 01604 828282 or email
Family@franklins-sols.co.uk
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