Is your electricity provider offering you a 15 per cent ROI? Ben Harrison of Mypower Ltd
What do you get in return from your electricity supplier? Probably just electricity, perhaps gas? With solar PV you get more than just electricity.
Planning for the future - David Jones of Evans Jones
Few will deny that the planning system is an antiquated dinosaur, which needs to be more agile, more flexible and better resourced, in order to deliver the housing supply so desperately needed.
Why did we lose that deal? Jonathan Viney of JV Consultancy Group
Why did we lose that deal? It's often a question asked and one that you antagonise over for some time wondering what you did wrong.
R&D tax credits - the best COVID-19 business support out there? James Geary of Randall & Payne
In these challenging times for businesses, the government's COVID-19 support measures have been a vital lifeline for so many.
The Green Issue: Electricity that doesn't cost the earth - Neil Stott of Mypower
Is solar PV the right energy solution for your business?
Business rates revaluation delayed until 2023 - Alastair Mylechreest of ASH and Co
The communities secretary has announced that the proposed business rates revaluation of 2021 is to be postponed until 2023 - but what does this mean for small businesses?
VIDEO: Jeremy Williamson - Regeneration in Gloucester and Cheltenham
VIDEO: Jeremy Williamson talks to Mark Owen as he retires as managing director of the Cheltenham Development Task Force.
VIDEO: Will Abbott of Randall & Payne on adapting through coronavirus
Will Abbott is a partner at Shurdington-based accountants Randall & Payne where he heads the business advisory team and is an award-winning business coach and Mindshop expert.
VIDEO: Ian Mean - A life in newspapers and business
From editor of the Citizen newspaper and Western Daily Press to Gloucestershire director of Business West, Ian Mean has been a fixture on the county business scene for the last 15 years.
VIDEO: First look at work on Gloucestershire police academy
Punchline editor Mark Owen joined Police and Crime Commissioner Martin Surl for a tour of Gloucestershire Constabulary's new £6.9million training centre in Berkeley as work began.
VIDEO: Inside the Sabrina Centre police academy
Police and Crime Commissioner Martin Surl gave Punchline editor Mark Owen a tour of The Sabrina Centre, Gloucestershire Constabulary's new £6.9million training facility at Berkeley.
VIDEO: The Very Reverend Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester
The Very Reverend Stephen Lake has been Dean of Gloucester for nine years.
VIDEO: Tour of the Transit Shed at Bakers Quay
Demolition has continued around the former Transit Shed at Bakers Quay, the proposed home of a waterfront restaurant. Punchline editor Mark Owen had a look around.
Helping you to protect your future - Will Abbott, Randall & Payne
With an economic downturn ahead, we can expect to face even greater challenges in our businesses as they move from survival into a position to thrive.
What are the key aspects to measure in sales? - Jonathan Viney of JV Consultancy Group
How do I measure success in sales? This is an interesting question that I have been asked many times in the past.
Rishi announces bounce back plan: Nick Haines of Hazlewoods
Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered his summer statement today, announcing a package of measures all focused around 'a plan for jobs'.
Build, build, build - Radical reform or empty rhetoric? David Jones of Evans Jones
This week's rallying cry from Boris Johnson looks to the construction industry to drive our recovery out of the COVID-19 crisis.
Financial planners' booklet to help people put affairs in order - Huw Jones of Proposito
To help people plan for after their death, financial planners Proposito have created a handy booklet to enable vital information to be stored in one place.
Are all sales opportunities good business for you? - Jonathan Viney of JV Consultancy Group
In a time when you may feel that you need turnover, I would suggest that you review potential sales that do not fit the normal profile of what you do. If this happens, what do you do?
How Hearing tests went bananas - Tom Parker of WorkScreen
Until coronavirus got on its plane from.... wherever, the expectations around ensuring staff are safe at work was pretty simple.
Can I still see my children on Father's Day? - Kristie Rhodes of WSP Solicitors
With more than 2.9 million separated families in the UK in 2019, it is unsurprising that many people seek legal advice about spending time with their child on special occasions throughout the year.
Another layer of complexity to furlough leave - Nigel Tillott of Davies and Partners
The Government has issued further guidance on how furlough leave will work from July 1 when it is possible to furlough an employee on a part-time basis.
Adapt your business to protect your future - Will Abbott, Randall & Payne
Now is the time to adapt to future proof your business. The Government has provided the financial lifelines to help your business through these abnormal times and using the funds simply to manage your cashflow is missing a big opportunity to protect the future of your business.
Why should I use a solicitor to make my will? - Rebecca Tribble of WSP Solicitors
Making a will is important, especially if you own a house or have a family. But when it comes to actually making one, it can be difficult to decide how best to go about it.
Furlough: Beginning of the wind down - Nigel Tillott of Davies and Partners
There is now a fairly clear timetable against which businesses can start to plan their strategy.
Domestic abuse during COVID-19 - Amie Calder of WSP Solicitors
Due to social distancing and lockdown measures that have been in place, it seems that the increase in domestic abuse predicted is now becoming a reality.
The impact of COVID-19 on commercial landlords and tenants - Cheryl Leigh of WSP Solicitors
Cheryl Leigh, commercial property solicitor, examines what the impact COVID-19 is having on landlords and tenants of commercial properties.
Financial models: The importance of cashflow forecasting - Paul Fussell of Hazlewoods
'Cash is king' is a well-established concept and a commonly used phrase, which is arguably more relevant now than ever before.
Beware the lockdown scammers - Huw Jones, Proposito
Lockdown is leading to a growth in scammers trying to extract money from people, warn financial planners Proposito.
The workplace after lockdown - Ian Eggleton of Evans Jones
As we tentatively emerge from the coronavirus lockdown phase, our attentions turn to the future and how the new normal might begin to look post COVID-19.
Great news for the housing market - Karmen Waldron of WSP Solicitors
It's been a hard few weeks for everyone in the property market.
How will COVID-19 reshape what home buyers and sellers want?: Sebastian Hipwood of Savills
Home buyer and seller priorities in the housing market will change in light of the experience of COVID-19.
Predicting post-lockdown strategies - John Workman of BPE Solicitors
Devising new property strategies and prioritising investment in technology are just two changes we can expect to see from businesses post-lockdown.
Collaboration is key for commercial landlords and tenants - Alastair Mylechreest of ASH and Co
For businesses, there is a huge concern on costs at a time when the turnover of most will be falling.
Celebrating innovation in a crisis - Robert Games of Albright IP
The arrival of the coronavirus onto the world's stage has brought into sharp focus the need for businesses to combine thinking on their feet with innovation and creativity.
Working Capital: lifeblood of your business - by Mark Robinson, The Bespoke Banking Consultancy
How ready will your business be to cope, once the lockdown ends?
Rent Holiday: It's wise to be thorough - Patrick Downes, PACT Property & Assets Ltd
Maintaining a healthy landlord and tenant relationships has always been the best approach in good times and bad.
Furlough leave - are we there yet?: Nigel Tillott, Davies and Partners
The HMRC portal for claiming furlough payments is up and running but what are the key things you need to know.
Speed is of the essence with loan scheme - Mark Hartery, director of The Bespoke Banking Consultancy
The Government has made the banks to be the gatekeeper to supporting our businesses with their short-term cashflow requirements but they still seem to be applying strict due diligence to requests for urgent loans
Update on furlough leave and holidays: Nigel Tillott, Davies and Partners
Gaining precise information about the workings of the Furlough scheme has been very difficult.
Employment and regulatory law developments: Nigel Tillott, Davies and Partners
Had it not been for the coronavirus outbreak, April 6 would have been regarded as a significant date in the employment law field.
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