According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) 20% of small businesses fail in the first year, 50% after five years and only 33% make it to 10 years or longer. When looking through the data behind this and other similar statistics, it soon becomes clear that there are four main reasons why these companies don’t…
A leading Suffolk accountancy firm has warned of the dangers of scam callers – as fraudsters’ schemes become more sophisticated. Andrew Diver, Head of Tax at Beatons Group, based in Ipswich, said one client had almost handed a six-figure sum to fraudsters after being tricked by an email address one letter different from a reputable…
Independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the appointment of Judi Newman as its new CEO. Previously serving as Development Director at the hospice, Judi has more than 25 years’ experience working in the charitable and public sectors in local, national and international organisations and takes on the role from former St Elizabeth Hospice…
marketplace amp, the UK’s only FMCG grocery aisle marketplace specialists, focusing on food and drink, health and beauty and pet care, has promoted former Head of Content, Liz Tyler, to Creative Director. Liz has been at marketplace amp since the agency’s inception and has played a critical role in strategy formulation, spearheading new services and…
One of East Anglia’s most renowned family charities has forged a new partnership with a popular local independent fashion boutique. Ormiston Families, which supports families in the East of England to become healthy and resilient with services covering family issues from mental health to probation, has partnered with DJV Boutique in Ipswich in a bid…
ScottishPower Renewables has launched an innovative pilot project to reduce its carbon emissions by using waste vegetable oil to help power crew transfer vessels working on its flagship East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm. Supporting the company’s commitment to Net Zero, the renewable vessel fuel, HVO30 – made from 30% hydrogenated vegetable oil and a marine…
From a property developer to a military veteran and a former secretary who made a career change in her early 40s – the team at Prettys come from a range of different backgrounds. Despite their differences, they all share the same vision – to provide specialist legal advice that is tailored specifically to each client….
A new French Head Chef, Olivier Bertho, 52, has joined the Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa heading up the passionate team of chef folk with exciting new menus. At the same time, the 15th century Suffolk hotel has refreshed its two restaurants ready for summer dining. Olivier took up his new position after spending…