http://ib.cdl.vg/ The Business Magazine and website for the Isle of Wight The Business Magazine and website for the Isle of Wight The Knowledge Zone Members in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sector are being encouraged to take advantage of new short courses specially developed on the Island. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:25 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10275 Steven Fitzgerald and Katia Di Nallo are the proud owners of a new lifestyle shop in Shanklin; Lime opened its doors last month, aiming to offer fresh and colourful products for the home from around the world. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:19 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10274 Life is never dull for the Chamber's Group Marketing Manager Zoe Stroud who joined the chamber two years ago. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:02 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10273 British company OC Group and mainland Europe based ThirdPole have been merged in a non-cash deal that will bring together their competences into a global leading sports marketing and events company. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:20 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10272 First opened to the public 300 years ago, Shanklin Chine is one of the Island's most enduring attractions, its beauty drew special praise from John Keats and Jane Austen, among many other visitors. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:29 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10270 The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey is the largest business survey of its kind in the UK, and the results formulate the first economic indicator of the quarter. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:56 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10267 For many business owners, extending the life-cycle of IT equipment beyond the traditional three years has been an important requirement during the last few years, writes columnist Jonathan Thorton. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:27 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10266 HM Revenue & Customs has issued an alert to employers who use its Employer CD-Rom to help run their payroll systems. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:59 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10263 Over the past few months I have been out and about on the Island enjoying what has been an exceptional summer, writes columnist Steve Blamire. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:57 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10262 It is estimated that between 70 - 75 per cent of businesses that suffer a serious fire, do not survive as a result; can you or your business afford to suffer a fire of any sort? Writes columnist Mark Lee. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:44 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10260 Barry Groves, International Trade Manager for the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry explains the help available for Island companies looking to develop into export markets. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:53 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10259 Cash flow is one of the most important aspects of running any business, and there are a variety of ways to boost the cash flow of your company. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:00 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10201 Local views are being sought on proposals to change the tax rules for furnished holiday homes which are let out commercially during the year. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:16 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10256 Support for the OneWight Campaign is continuing to grow as the final deadline for signatures to the petition approaches. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:38 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10255 Island photographer Jason Swain is celebrating a year of achievement, and looking forward to more of the same. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:12 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10254 GKN run a range of training programmes for apprentices and realise they bring great benefit to the company; Janet Westwood, Training and HR Officer for GKN told us more about what they offer. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:39 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10253 As one of the Island's largest employers, GKN Aerospace is involved in various training and apprenticeship programmes.  Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10252 A new business on the Isle of Wight, The Original Canvas Bucket Bag Company, a joint venture between friends, Becky Samuelson and Nicola Price, is selling canvas bucket bags.  Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:33 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10250 Unitrain provides bespoke training courses in IT, personal development, project management and management sales; Kieren Chapman, Director of Unitrain talks about his business and how the training sector is coping through the recession. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:45 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10226 Kieren Chapman , Director of Unitrain, formed the company in 2007, after moving to the Island to get away from the rat race. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:30 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10225 Jon Ely, Chief Executive of the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) talked to Island Business about training for the maritime sector and the challenges faced by the charity in the current economic climate. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:15 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10219 The UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) was founded in Cowes in 1986 by MFI creator Noel Lister, an entrepreneur and keen sailor; based in Cowes the charity was set up to achieve two things; personal development and maritime education. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:00 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10217 Pannier Market is a new initiative being developed by the Regional Training and Regeneration Trust (RT2) to bring a permanent marketplace to Newport; Sarah Edwards, founder of RT2 explained how this will benefit the Island through training and opportunities connected to its development. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:45 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10215 Pannier Market is a scheme to bring a market place and market philosophy back to Newport and the Isle of Wight and aims to support regeneration and training through locally based initiatives. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:30 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10214 Island Training run a diverse range of training schemes to help people of all ages to improve their skills and employability; Fidelma Washington, Director of Workforce Skills spoke to Island Business about what they offer. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:15 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10213 Island Training at the Isle of Wight College deliver training in areas as diverse as engineering, construction, hospitality, and horticulture, as well as office-based administration including customer service, IT, management, and team leading.  Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:00 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10212 HTP is one of the largest providers of training and apprenticeships on the Isle of Wight; Rachael Fidler spoke to Island Business about the benefits to industry of taking on apprentices and training in a recovering economy. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:45 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10210 From a staff of only two, HTP training has been in business for over 10 years on the Island and now employs nearly 100 people who operate across the whole of the Isle of Wight and the South East. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:30 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10209 Andrew Turner is positive about training the future workforce on the Island but is aware that it needs to be the right training in order to encourage more work based training; he spoke to Island Business about his views on this. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:15 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10206 Isle of Wight Member of Parliament Andrew Turner considered the way in which the Island's business landscape has changed in the past 10–15 years when he talks about training the Island's workforce. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:00 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10205 A new, world-leading, Island company is ready to make a clean sweep of the cleaning and sanitising market. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:34 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10245 Watch out for pink buildings and pink fundraisers as Breast Cancer Campaign's 'Isle of Pink' returns to help raise funds for breast cancer research and promote breast cancer awareness on the island. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:49 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10243 The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are among the most highly prized business awards – and recent Island winners can vouch for the benefits they bring. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:19 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10240 GKN Aerospace in Cowes has delivered the 1,000th nacelle for the Lockheed Martin C-130J military airlifter in a highly successful 17 year production activity - and with production rates set to increase from 18 aircraft sets a year in 2008 to near double that in 2011. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:18 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10239 The Isle of Wight offers a wide variety of training opportunities for people of all ages and experience levels; Island Business spoke to some of the key people involved in the sector to find out what's on offer and how it can help your business. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:15 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10228 The Coalition Government has promised to deliver the strong medicine that will safeguard the UK's future economic health; but with small businesses continuing to fold at an alarming rate and some economists raising the prospect of a double dip recession, will the training sector also become a casualty of the continuing downturn? Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10185 The Friends of Newport Minster and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce are offering a rare opportunity to spend 'An Evening with Lord Digby Jones'. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:55 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10199 The clock is clicking down to the closing date for the Island's 2010 Business Awards for Excellence. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:50 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10200 The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) published its latest Economic Forecast on Monday, 30 August, and raises its expectations for UK GDP growth to 1.7% for this year, and to 2.2% for 2011. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:02 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10222 Whilst everyone is entitled to an opinion, and indeed that's why there's a consultation process, however, some of the things being stated are just wrong or untrue, writes Chris Lisher, Yarmouth Harbourmaster. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:17 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10224 On 20 October the Chancellor will unveil the results of his spending review. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:32 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10221 Strong GDP figures should not mask the challenges ahead, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:18 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10220 This series of events is a unique opportunity for you to gain insight into how new technologies can help boost your productivity as well as save you money; not only this, it is also a great way to network with colleagues over breakfast. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:04 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10218 This Saturday, 28 August, the campaign will be in and around Lake, Sandown, and Shanklin where campaigners will be obtaining signatures on paper petitions as well as on the banners that will be attached to the OneWight Campaign Bus! Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:19 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10198 The South East Partnership vision is to encourage and inspire world-class performance, creating a positive legacy for every young person, business, and community in the South East. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:03 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10197 Hamilton's Fine Foods, a food supplier based on the Isle of Wight, has been fined nearly £8,000 and ordered to pay costs of over £1,400 for breaching the food hygiene regulations. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:46 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10196 There have been many changes to Yarmouth Harbour during the past 60 years but, if implemented, the Yarmouth Harbour Commission's latest plan will finally change the character of the harbour from a traditional yachting and fishing harbour to a sterile modern marina with serried ranks of pontoons and finger berths, writes Peter Isaacs. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:58 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10195 If your customer service is exceptional, then not only will your business benefit, but you can expect repeat business and referrals from happy customers, writes Business Link South East. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:41 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10186 Use the HSBC web tool to check how secure your IT is. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:21 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10183 The Isle of Wight Council are receiving enquiries from the media as to what is new on the Island for 2011. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:54 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10182 Although an extremely effective method of winning business, promotions require a careful balancing act that even established companies have seen go terribly wrong; here's how to satisfy your customers without damaging your brand, writes the British Chambers of Commerce. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:42 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10181 Skills Minister John Hayes has called on all UK businesses to promote informal learning at work, following pledges from 64 innovative companies to increase informal workplace training for their staff. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:22 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10180 For manufacturers in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area committed to maintaining and improving environmental credentials in order to keep ahead of the competition, MAS South East is offering a free one-day intensive workshop focused on environmental requirements for the manufacturing industry. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:49 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10179 The UK Border Agency and the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) are keen to hear from businesses and other interested parties about how an annual limit for non-EU economic migrants should work. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:56 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10172 Building firms are urged to put forward their finest apprentices for the chance to be crowned 'Apprentice of the Year' as part of the Master Builder of the Year Awards 2010. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:27 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10171 Earlier in the year the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth Electric Economy Drive (HI-SPEED) consortia submitted an expression of interest to Government to install charging points for electric vehicles, as part of the 'Plugged-In-Places' initiative. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:57 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10170 The absurd process for allocating wind farm sites around the UK coast is wasting time and money according to the Chamber of Shipping, the trade association for UK shipowners and managers. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:44 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10169 Ever thought you could do a better job than your elected representatives in Europe? Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:21 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10168 Proposed changes to Yarmouth town's unique harbour have prompted fears for the survival of Yarmouth's businesses. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:24 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10164 Island company Fuel Britannia Straw Logs has been named one of South West and Wales' top young companies in the HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards, competing for the main prize and the special green category. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:45 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10152 First Voice is looking to hear from businesses that have identified overseas markets for their goods and services and have taken the plunge to export to them. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:17 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10150 The National Identity Fraud Prevention Week Consortium is holding its first ever Identity Fraud Prevention Awards; if your business has a clear policy, procedure, equipment, or systems to help to prevent ID fraud you could be in with a chance of winning. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:12 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10149 Projects aimed at helping youngsters get back into work have received vital funding from the Isle of Wight Community Fund (IWCF). Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:47 BST http://ib.cdl.vg//story?cp=0;story_id=10148