BUSINESS REPORT


PEGASUS ENJOYS YEAR OF GROWTH


A training provider saw its business increase last year despite the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Pegasus Lift Truck Training


has more than 25 years’ experience of delivering high quality forklift training. It believes its success last year can be attributed to its willingness to adapt to meet clients’ specific needs - it even developed a new bespoke course at the request of long- standing customer, and fellow Chamber member, Alpro. Pegasus co-owner Dawn


Girardi said: “Alpro are always very supportive of us and we were delighted to be asked to develop an Emergency Evacuation Escape Techniques course specifically for working with Very Narrow Aisle trucks. “Collaboration is at the heart


of everything we do and we are proud to deliver training for a range of manufacturers, retail companies and government agencies.”


Visit: www.pegasus lifttrucktraining.co.uk


DELIVERING DIGITAL FUTURE FIRST SERVICE


Chamber Platinum Business Partners dbfb have partnered with two Northamptonshire-based firms to deliver Digital Future First, www.digitalfuturefirst.co.uk a free- to-access business service that advises on the ideal programmes and training providers available to access local support and develop digital and business skills. During 2020 there has been an


unprecedented move to remote working. The rapid rate at which businesses have needed to fully adopt and adapt to technological advances has exposed missed opportunities for maximising technology, and also highlighted shortcomings in skill levels. “The easiest way to stay one


step ahead is to adopt digital technologies sooner,” explained Simon Pickering, managing director of dbfb, which delivers ultra-fast internet, telecoms and cloud-based services. Healthy businesses are already


aware that digital systems are a prerequisite. However, the systems are only as good as the team's


Digital Future First is part- Simon Pickering


understanding of how they work and how to get the very best from them. A productive, talented employee is at the core of a great company; giving staff the right training gives the company an advantage and keeps teams motivated, focused, and interested in contributing more to business success.


funded by the European Social Fund and has been developed in partnership with dbfb, Supplyant and the Learning and Skills Academy CIC – delivering technology and talent advice exclusively to 83,000 businesses operating across Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and some areas of Buckinghamshire. From manufacturing to marketing, the platform is designed to enable every learner to develop their own unique syllabus, ensuring both business and personal development is tailored to precise needs. Advisors are available to assist


businesses at every stage – from selecting the right scheme, to ensuring each business meets requirements. The dedicated teams behind Digital Future First are committed to guaranteeing that throughout our region, opportunities aren’t missed, and all talent is maximised.


For more details and to register visit: www.digitalfuturefirst.co.uk


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