Good Morning Thank you to everyone that joined us at our Leaders Boardroom in Swindon kindly hosted by Excalibur & Good Energy. We had a fantastic discussion around employee engagement. Thanks to everyone that came to the website workshop at Brace with Mike Kilcooley talking about getting the best use of video; our B Corp workshop with Paul Hargreaves provided an insight into a different approach to business and our Exec Development workshop on What's Hot in Marketing with Darren Stevens gave us a lot to think about. We were delighted to be able to host our Sporting Breakfast in Worcestershire. Thanks to everyone for pulling all the rabbits out of the hat to make it happen despite the dreadful weather, a great morning! The tip we had this week at one of our Boardrooms was that employees of a company had been told to politely say that they cannot shake hands for the moment due to the Coronavirus. Maybe not a bad idea for a few weeks to help contain matters. Have a great week!

Why Diversity Matters Business has the transformative power to change and contribute to a more open, diverse and inclusive society. We can only accomplish this by starting from within our organisations. Many of us know intuitively that diversity is good for business. The case for establishing a truly diverse workforce, at all organisation levels, grows more compelling each year. The moral argument is weighty enough, but the financial impact - as proven by multiple studies - makes this a no-brainer. . Read More>>>

• Andy Carter • Managing Director • BOM IT Solutions • www.bomitsolutions.co.uk Managing Director of BOM IT Solutions is a leading Entrepreneur heading-up the South West longest servicing Technology and IT Solutions business. Andy is a constant learner of what businesses what and need, applying his experience to deliver strategic business growth and success through the innovation of technology. Read More>>>

Engage on Social Media or Risk Losing 27% of Your Customers What value should you put on engagement? Well, according to a recent Maybe* research study - a whole lot! We recently used a Facebook chatbot to survey consumers in the South West, asking them how a brand’s engagement on social media impacts their purchasing decisions and sentiment towards them.

Coronavirus: An Investment Update from Coutts The news this week that coronavirus has started to impact daily life in countries as wide-ranging as Italy and Iran, shows the scale of the task now facing global authorities as they race to keep a lid on it. Two things in particular make it a tough ask – the speed with which the virus is spreading, and the unknowns that come with any new disease, especially its longevity.

Seb Fontaine to DJ At Cheltenham Racecourse A world-renowned DJ and record producer will be sharing the stage with a 25-piece orchestra to play Ibiza classics at Cheltenham Racecourse. Seb Fontaine and The Secret Symphony Orchestra will be taking over The Centaur at the venue on Friday, December 4. Tickets for the special event are set to go on sale at 9am on Friday, February 28.

Entrepreneur Oliver Bruce Wins 2020 South West FSB Entrepreneur of the Year With nearly 200 delegates from as far afield as the Isle of Scilly the diversity and calibre of candidates was immense. Oliver who founded PinPointMedia aged 19 in 2013 has grown the business to become Gloucestershire’s largest video production company employing nearly 30 staff with growth plans in 2020 which include a further 11 hires, service diversification as well as ongoing investment into the business.

Hot to Trot with John Lewis & Partners With just a few weeks to go until The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse, John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham has opened bookings for on-the-day hair and makeup services in its race-ready beauty hall – and spaces are filling up fast! Open from 8am 10-13 March, beauty brands including Chanel, Dior, YSL and Charlotte Tilbury are all set to bring the glam this Race Week.

Businesses Bowled Over for Maggies It was a great turnout for the Willans Charity Bowling Night at the Hollywood Bowl. With the help of local businesses they raised just over £3,400 for thier charity of the year, Maggie’s Centre, Cheltenham. Circle2Success were delighted to join many other members on the night.

drpg Rises up The Best 100 Companies to Work for List Creative communications agency drpg has earned 16th position in the prestigious Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work for list. Last year the group made the move from the small company category in to the medium to large category and reached an 8 year high of position 29.

Changes to Google's SERPs put the Focus Back on Ads Last year, Google rolled out a new look and feel for its search engine result pages (or SERPs) on mobiles, and is starting to do the same on desktop. However, these changes have much bigger implications for your company and the people searching for it.

Welcome Increase in Statutory Payout Doesn't Hide the Need to Make a Will A new law which brings in a small increase in the amount spouses and civil partners can inherit when someone dies without making a  Will  simply emphasises the huge importance of making a Will. As many as 60% of UK citizens die without having made a Will.

B Corp Workshop Photo Gallery

Leaders Boardroom with Excalibur & Good Energy Photo Gallery

Leaders Forum - Gloucestershire Boardroom with The Cheltenham Trust Photo Gallery

B Corp Workshop We were joined by Paul Hargreaves, MD of Cotswold Fayre and one of the founding B Corps in the UK. In 2015 Cotswold Fayre became one of the 60 or so founding UK B Corporation.  B Corps are companies that meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance and are the voice of business for the future as businesses realise more that their purpose is to be a force for good.  Paul is currently a UK B Corp Ambassador. Read More>>>

Leaders Boardroom - Joint Swindon & Bristol with Excalibur & Good Energy Our Leader Group met at the Head Office of Swindon based business Excalibur.  We were luck to be there on the day that all of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work Companies nationally were celebrating their inclusion in the list. The theme this year was Tribes.  The teams at Excalibur had decorated the office and were dressed up. In a goody bag event to the group we also found Indian Headdresses which people were quite happy to wear!  Read More>>>

Saracen Care Services www.saracencare.co.uk Saracen Care provides high quality, personalised, doctor-led care in people’s own homes or in supported accommodation. We specialise in tailor made care packages, developing specific solutions for each individual. We always seek to empower and provide choice and opportunity, along with the respect and dignity everyone deserves. Read More>>>

PinPointMedia www.pinpoint-media.global Our passion for producing meaningful content with brand intelligence started in 2013. Specialising in film, animation and photography, our team of in-house experts work on a wide variety of projects from national marketing campaigns, to thumb-stopping content for social media.  Read More>>>

Staylets www.staylets.co.uk We all want comfort, value and flexibility when we’re looking for accommodation these days, no matter the reason whether it is business or pleasure. If you’re tired of scruffy “budget” accommodation, dusty B&Bs, or the rules and restrictions that come with often characterless hotels, then look no further than StayLets. Read More>>>

Whitelight Hosting w ww.whitelighthosting.co.uk A great service to suit you with white light hosting, you can find your perfect hosting package to fit your needs. whether its just a small personal hosting package that youre looking for, or you have a business that is looking for centralise your hosting to a dedicated server, we have a plan for you. Read More>>>

WORCESTERSHIRE SUPPER CLUB Tuesday 03/03/2020 6:30pm - 9:30pm

FINANCE FOCUS GROUP AT CLARKSON EVANS Wednesday 04/03/2020 08:30am - 11:00am

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - INSPIRING WOMEN IN BUSINESS Friday 06/03/2020 10:00am - 1:00pm

EXECUTIVE FORUM - EXEC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Thursday 12/03/2020 8:30am - 11:00am

WORCESTERSHIRE CHEESE CLUB Friday 13/03/2020 12:30pm-2:30pm

MATCHDAY WITH FOREST GREEN ROVERS Tuesday 17/03/2020 5:45pm - 10:00pm

STRATEGY WORKSHOP Thursday 19/03/2020 8:30am - 11:00am

LEADERS FORUM - WORCESTERSHIRE BOARDROOM Tuesday 24/03/2020 9:00am - 11:00am

LEADERS FORUM - GLOUCESTERSHIRE BOARDROOM Wednesday 25/03/2020 8:00am - 11:00am

CCPA is here - are you ready? Privacy isn’t your core business – but you need to pay attention to it.  When it comes to privacy and data protection, the public remembers your mistakes far longer than your successes. Our teams know what it takes to keep your reputation strong and your organization compliant. We can build a privacy and data protection program from the ground up, or modernize the program you already have in place. And if you need ongoing help handling privacy protection issues, we can do that too. Read More>>>

Subject Access Requests (SARs) If you have ever been in receipt of a Subject Access Request (SAR) from an employee or, ex-employee, you will know how very resource and time consuming they can be. At HR Champions we have seen more SARs being requested amongst our clients, usually by disgruntled employees. They often arise because the employee is looking for something against which they can make a claim. The potential impact and effect that a SAR can have is, on its own, a good reason to pay attention to how you handle employee data. Read More>>>

Google warns Huawei owners against 'sideloading' its apps Google has warned people not to circumvent the ban on Google apps that affects newer Huawei phones. Recent Huawei devices cannot download the Google Play app store or hugely popular apps such as Gmail, YouTube, or Google Maps. Android phones allow users to install apps from unverified sources, however. But now, Google has warned this "sideloading" - manually installing app files found online - is " high risk ", as the files may have been tampered with. Read More>>>

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Engineering Manager With our passion for product and service development, this is an exciting time to join us and working within a dedicated and dynamic customer focused team, you will be encouraged and rewarded for your contribution to the future success of the company.  Read More>>>

 Part Time Office Administrator We are looking for an enthusiastic, part-time Office Administrator to join the team in our Cheltenham/Gloucester office.  Read More>>>

Protrack Solutions A Free Consultation and 30 Day Trial A free consultation on how to save money on your fleet. A free 30 day trial of any of our trackers and systems. Discounted installations on C2S members. Read More>>>

Go Vehicles Services 10% Off Rentals and Van Repairs Renting a van or car? Enjoy 10% off our already low hire prices. From £29 per day On-site parking Express booking and check out Free second driver Free comprehensive insurance Read More>>>

Hartpury Corporate Charity 5-A-Side Football Tournament We would like to invite you, or any corporate contacts, to take part in the Hartpury Corporate Charity 5 aside tournament in connection with the Pied Piper Appeal. The tournament and day will be held at Hartpury University’s brand new 3G pitch on Wednesday 1st April.

BPE Solicitors Donates £12,000 to Winston's Wish Following a year of fundraising and challenges for Winston’s Wish, BPE Solicitors is delighted to be donating over £12,000 to the Cheltenham-based childhood bereavement charity .

Lodders Cheltenham Charitable Donation A Cheltenham charity dedicated to providing support to the town’s most vulnerable, disadvantaged and lonely people, has been given a £3000 boost by the Lodders Charitable Foundation (LCF).