Business Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/business-3/ Hopping Between Hubs Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:46:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Research highlights charities’ positive local impact across Leicestershire https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/research-highlights-charities-positive-local-impact-across-leicestershire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=research-highlights-charities-positive-local-impact-across-leicestershire https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/research-highlights-charities-positive-local-impact-across-leicestershire/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:46:22 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151514 Based on average figures across Leicestershire, 44% of people believe charities have made a positive impact locally, according to analysis of new data. Figures from the Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) UK Local Giving Report 2026 suggest that, despite ongoing economic uncertainty, people across the county continue to recognise the difference charities make to local life. […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/research-highlights-charities-positive-local-impact-across-leicestershire/feed/ 0 Businesses urged to review Google Ads accounts ahead of major bidding update https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/businesses-urged-to-review-google-ads-accounts-ahead-of-major-bidding-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=businesses-urged-to-review-google-ads-accounts-ahead-of-major-bidding-update https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/businesses-urged-to-review-google-ads-accounts-ahead-of-major-bidding-update/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:38:10 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151491 Businesses running Google Ads campaigns are being urged to review their advertising accounts ahead of an important update that could affect the cost and performance of their online advertising. From Monday 17th August, Google will begin applying Target CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) and Target ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) bidding targets more strictly within certain […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/businesses-urged-to-review-google-ads-accounts-ahead-of-major-bidding-update/feed/ 0 The percentage of small businesses predicting growth falls https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:27:21 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls/ The percentage of small businesses predicting growth for the three-month period of July to September has fallen to 24%.   Tracking research from Novuna Business Finance reveals significant downturns in growth forecasts across the construction (15%), retail (21%) and hospitality (21%) sectors. Whilst small business growth forecasts rose modestly in the north west, they fell […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls/feed/ 0 New White Paper Reveals Nearly Half of Organizations Are Practicing ‘Selective’ Integration in Service Management https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:05:59 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management/ Organizations are moving beyond traditional models to build more agile, intelligent and cost-effective IT ecosystems. LONDON, and BLUE BELL, Pa., Aug. 26, 2026 – Scopism and Unisys (NYSE: UIS) have released a new white paper, “The Global Rise of Selective Service Integration: Why the Service Integration and Management Model is Evolving.” The paper highlights an emerging trend: […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management/feed/ 0 Building Consultancy Strengthens Team With New Appointment https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:19:50 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment/ Lantern Building Consultancy, the Newcastle-based chartered building surveying firm, has appointed Harry Martin to its growing team.   After graduating from Northumbria University in 2024, Harry spent two years at a property consultancy working across the residential and commercial sectors before joining Lantern last month.   His previous experience spans a wide range of instructions […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment/feed/ 0 UK THERAPY GUILD’S NEW COUNSELLOR COURSE STARTING THIS SEPTEMBER! https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uk-therapy-guilds-new-counsellor-course-starting-this-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uk-therapy-guilds-new-counsellor-course-starting-this-september https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uk-therapy-guilds-new-counsellor-course-starting-this-september/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:33:15 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uk-therapy-guilds-new-counsellor-course-starting-this-september/ For people considering a new career in counselling, finding the right training is an important first step. Liverpool-based UK Therapy Guild Academy offers a part-time professional training programme designed to take students from the beginning of their counselling journey through to recognised practitioner qualifications. CLICK HERE TO ENQUIRE ABOUT BECOMING A COUNSELLOR The Academy’s next intake begins […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/uk-therapy-guilds-new-counsellor-course-starting-this-september/feed/ 0 Nick Moran Joins North East Gala Premiere of Award Winning Eddie Cochran Documentary https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nick-moran-joins-north-east-gala-premiere-of-award-winning-eddie-cochran-documentary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nick-moran-joins-north-east-gala-premiere-of-award-winning-eddie-cochran-documentary https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nick-moran-joins-north-east-gala-premiere-of-award-winning-eddie-cochran-documentary/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:33:15 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nick-moran-joins-north-east-gala-premiere-of-award-winning-eddie-cochran-documentary/ Exclusive Tyneside Cinema event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Sir Graham Wylie Foundation with director Kirsty Bell, actor Nick Moran, journalist John Gibson and rising star Jack Harris Photo Credit: Goldfinch   One of the year’s most acclaimed music documentaries is coming to Tyneside Cinema this September as the venue hosts the North East […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nick-moran-joins-north-east-gala-premiere-of-award-winning-eddie-cochran-documentary/feed/ 0 Throw-in icon defends overuse in Premier League as set-piece trend continues to grow https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/throw-in-icon-defends-overuse-in-premier-league-as-set-piece-trend-continues-to-grow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throw-in-icon-defends-overuse-in-premier-league-as-set-piece-trend-continues-to-grow https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/throw-in-icon-defends-overuse-in-premier-league-as-set-piece-trend-continues-to-grow/#respond Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:25:18 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/throw-in-icon-defends-overuse-in-premier-league-as-set-piece-trend-continues-to-grow/ Former Stoke City midfielder Rory Delap believes football clubs should make full use of the long throw if they have a player capable of delivering it, insisting the tactic is simply another way of exploiting a team’s strengths. Delap became synonymous with the long throw during his playing career, with his deliveries into the penalty […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/throw-in-icon-defends-overuse-in-premier-league-as-set-piece-trend-continues-to-grow/feed/ 0 This is only the beginning, says Connectus’ founder as firm marks 15 years and doubles user base https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/this-is-only-the-beginning-says-connectus-founder-as-firm-marks-15-years-and-doubles-user-base/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-is-only-the-beginning-says-connectus-founder-as-firm-marks-15-years-and-doubles-user-base https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/this-is-only-the-beginning-says-connectus-founder-as-firm-marks-15-years-and-doubles-user-base/#respond Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:25:18 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/this-is-only-the-beginning-says-connectus-founder-as-firm-marks-15-years-and-doubles-user-base/ Connectus Business Solutions is “only just getting started” according to the company’s CEO – as the IT and cyber security provider marks 15 years in business having doubled its user base and completed seven acquisitions. Roy Shelton, CEO of Connectus Business Solutions, said the milestone, which falls on 11 August 2026, lands at the busiest […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/this-is-only-the-beginning-says-connectus-founder-as-firm-marks-15-years-and-doubles-user-base/feed/ 0 Withdrawal of prostate cancer tests on request will cost lives, warns expert https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/withdrawal-of-prostate-cancer-tests-on-request-will-cost-lives-warns-expert/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=withdrawal-of-prostate-cancer-tests-on-request-will-cost-lives-warns-expert https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/withdrawal-of-prostate-cancer-tests-on-request-will-cost-lives-warns-expert/#respond Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:25:18 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/withdrawal-of-prostate-cancer-tests-on-request-will-cost-lives-warns-expert/ A leading prostate cancer expert has described the decision to withdraw the right for men over 50 to request a blood test commonly used to look for signs of prostate cancer would “cost lives.” Prof Chris Booth, retired urologist and founder of the men’s health charity CHAPS, said the decision was “a step backwards for […]

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