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"80% OF SUCCESS IS SHOWING UP" - Woody Allen Thanks to Experience Oxfordshire for organising this important roundtable discussion in #EnglishTourismWeek, and to Anneliese Dodds for showing up and fielding an hour of wide-ranging questions in an informed and authentic way. Such a shame the other local MPs didn't manage to make it! Thanks especially to Hayley Beer-Gamage FTS for representing the local visitor economy (£2.7bn and 10% of the workforce!!) so well, and for enabling me to make my points concerning: (1) Digital exclusion - the race to automation that risks marginalising the most valuable segment of our audiences; (2) The need to develop people and careers in the visitor economy - time for government to incentivise businesses to invest in so-called "soft skills" (which are HARD!) more than ever before; (3) The importance of supporting businesses to use digital technologies in the best way for their customers. Sobering also to learn that the UK now languishes at 116/117 nations for price competitiveness, and that the continued absence of a VAT refund scheme is causing Value Retail to de-prioritise investment in Bicester Village. Some genuinely challenging topics, aired in a very constructive and useful way. #ExperienceOxfordshire #LVEP #localvisitoreconomypartnership #Oxford #Oxfordshire #DMO #VisitorEconomy #DestinationManagement #TourismSector #EnglishTourismWeek24 VisitEngland

For those seriously considering business ownership and finally investing in you own dream rather than someone else’s, this event is ideal for you. Before you take the leap, educate yourself to avoid the pitfalls and discover the opportunities available to find the perfect business for your goals and lifestyle.

Any ICAEW members running a small practice? Come along and meet others doing the same, gain insights into what others are doing, share experiences and maybe learn something new. All over coffee! What could be better? #charteredaccountant #icaew #businessaccounting

Want to find out more about becoming a B Corp? I’ll be speaking all about it at the Worcestershire Business Conference in June, so why not book on? #ESGforgrowth #event #ethicalbusiness #sustainability

The best team to watch won. The bravest manager won. England only ever stepped out of their own shadow when a goal down. A well deserved win for Spain. They won all 7 of their games! Spicy tapas vs stodgy porridge. Thought: what would we say if England had won? Safety first, nobody remembers second place? Winning is everything? Doesn’t matter how? Doesn’t that remind you of modern hyper-corporate society? Think popular messaging. Think education system. Think corporate culture. Think social status. Is it a good thing? It’s a dangerous game to play. Fail and you’re consigned to the dustbin of history. You MUST win. Is Southgate the most successful England manager of the modern era? Yes. But what do you remember about his reign? Winning, at all costs, is not a value I can align with. I’d rather be a proud, courageous second place than a parsimonious winner. In work, life, football. If you’re going to fail, burn the place down. Picture: Spain scoring the winner through blue blocking glasses. #midlifemetabolichealth #corporate #health #life

🚀 Last Chance: Elevate Your Expertise in Franchise Law! 🚀 Are you ready to tackle the complexities of franchise terminations and rescissions? Tomorrow, we’re hosting an in-depth, live online program from 12:00 - 3:30 PM MDT, and this is your chance to join a top-tier lineup of franchise law experts. 🔍 What You’ll Gain: - Deep dive into disclosure obligations under Alberta’s Franchises Act - Crucial insights on rescission rights, remedies, and damages - Expert guidance on navigating franchise renewals and terminations while balancing rights and obligations - Up-to-date case law analysis and best practices from seasoned litigators and solicitors 🧑⚖️ Our Speakers: Ellery Lew, Trevor McDonald, and Adam Ship—renowned leaders in franchise litigation and compliance in Alberta. Whether you represent franchisors or franchisees, you won’t want to miss their invaluable insights! ⏳ Spaces are limited—don’t miss your opportunity to enhance your skills, reduce legal risks, and deliver the best possible outcomes for your clients. 📝 Register Now: Franchise Terminations & Rescissions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: https://lnkd.in/gQjZ_jZN 🔥 Be the lawyer others turn to for franchise expertise.  #franchiselaw #albertalaw #franchiselitigation

🎉 Congratulations to Kishorn Port Ltd, winner of the Highland Business Award for Innovation! 🎉 And worthy recognition too for finalists, Culloden Cars and Loch Ness Hub & Travel 👏 👏 At UHI, our commitment to research and innovation is at the heart of our Strategy 2030. Innovation is key to driving economic growth, enhancing competitiveness, and ensuring we are at the forefront of progress. With initiatives like the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport focused on innovation, we’re excited about the future potential for sustainable and cutting-edge advancements in our region. 💡 Well done to all the incredible winners and finalists at the Inverness Chamber of Commerce Highland Business Awards! Your contributions are vital to our region’s success, and UHI is grateful to be working with so many of you to provide opportunities for more and more students, here in our region, and to support your business ideas and impact. At UHI, we’re also committed to shaping a sustainable future with our new suite of courses designed to equip students and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed for the rapidly growing renewables sector. 🌍 Whether you’re looking to upskill, enhance your business’s #sustainability practices, or explore new career paths, our flexible, online courses cover topics like sustainable resource management and #renewable energy solutions. And you'll learn from UHI’s expert researchers and lecturers, who combine academic knowledge with real-world experience. ➡️ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eJivZw5K ➕ Explore how UHI’s research and innovation initiatives can support your business: https://lnkd.in/ekVs-wp7 #Innovation #Sustainability #ThinkUHI #Strategy2030 #BusinessGrowth #HighlandBizWk #InvernessChamber

What a great response we have had to the IRD Duhallow Business Awards launch. Nominations are flooding in. Check out our video with highlights from previous business awards. Full details of the 2024 awards are available on: https://lnkd.in/eu_MpuWm #irdduhallowbusinessawards #celebrate #success #winners #throwbacktuesday

United, we run. 🏃 I’m delighted to announce my role in the Running Industry Alliance (RIA) as a “Now” Advisory Board Member alongside some amazing people: Andrew Smith | Chris Conlan | Dan Isherwood | David Birch | Gary Cove | Gary Roethenbaugh | Jon Rew | Jon Wild | John Chatwin | Mel Bound | Neil Venables | Richard Payne | Siobhan Curtis | Will Golder As a member-based independent national trade organisation for the UK and Ireland, the RIA has formed an all-encompassing network connecting all aspects of the running industry. The RIA will also focus on development, recruitment, and education, from providing its members with spotlight opportunities and growth potential to connecting brands and professionals within a supportive network. With various in-person events on the horizon, I can’t wait to see the positive momentum this initiative will offer like-minded professionals and our Aspire team. By bringing together the values of running with the collaboration potential of a diverse group like this across all sides of the industry, I believe the RIA has the ability to create something truly special. I look forward to working closely with Rebecca (Becs) Richardson, Jonathan Midwood and the wider Running Industry Alliance (RIA) & The Running Conference (TRC) team over the coming months. If you’re interested in learning more, read the official press release – https://bit.ly/4dCOB1V. #RIA #RunningIndustryAlliance #MovementForChange #MakingMovementMatter #Aspire

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