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A Word From Our CEO – 13th February
13th February 2020
Tackling business issues The government has been busy making announcements about ways to improve infrastructure and transport including boosting funding for regional bus links. At Surrey Chambers we will be keen to work with local government, bus operators and central
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Top 10 House Party Planning Tips
6th February 2020
Thinking of having a party to celebrate something special? Well if you’re planning to hold it at home, our top 10 party planning tips are exactly what you need! Plan the space You don’t have to live in a small
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6 Tips for finding the right developer for your next project
30th January 2020
We’ve all probably heard tales from friends and colleagues about a “project from hell”, be it a new website or software project that’s gone wrong. Something that ends up not delivering on the requirements and usually well over time &
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A Word From Our CEO – 27th Jan
30th January 2020
In some ways this an historical week for the UK with the official EU leaving date of 31st January. However, we now enter a transition period, which will hopefully culminate in an orderly exit on the 31st December 2020. As
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World Suicide Prevention Day
2nd September 2019
September 10th 2019 is World Suicide Prevention Day across the globe. This awareness day is organised and promoted by The International Association for Suicide Prevention. https://www.iasp.info/wspd2019/ As providers of Occupational Health Services, we have seen a rise in the number
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Don’t ‘man up’, speak up!
14th June 2019
In support of Men’s Health Week June 10th to 14th Driven by The Men’s Health Forum – https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/ KML occupational Health took an active part in the recent Mental Health Awareness Week. We delivered talks to mixed groups at a number of client’
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Surrey: Window to the world
13th June 2019
Surrey: Window to the world Known for its picturesque countryside and leafy suburbs, Surrey is hardly perceived as an export hub. With this in mind, it might come as a surprise to some that, according to the Surrey Chambers of
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Bridging The Millennial Expectation Gap
5th June 2019
What can your organisation do to retain your Millennial employees—those tech-savvy individuals born between 1985 and 1999? After all, the cost of replacing even one employee can run to tens of thousands of pounds. A report by Oxford Economics estimated
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FX Volatility- The Bottom Line
29th May 2019
A guide by Western Union Business Solutions. From politics to international trade tensions, recent economic turbulence has highlighted one thing more clearly than ever: risk management strategies have to be in place to protect profits for businesses trading internationally.
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Winning words
9th May 2019
Surrey Chambers board member Claire Dee offer some top tips on producing winning award submissions. Award season is here! No doubt you’ve received emails announcing awards X and Y have opened so submit your entry now. Including our
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Is a dedicated server the best choice for you and your business?
4th March 2019
Nicolle posted in: Business Memset News A dedicated server provides you and your business with the ultimate in power and control, but they can come with a hefty price tag so it’s important to make sure it is the right decision for you. Here are
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Sales Drama – 4 acting tips to becoming a successful telemarketer
4th March 2019
Playing the role Who are you? What’s your job? Why are you calling? Define this before you start. “I want to speak to the decision maker about my solution to a problem you have.” Think about how you sound, the
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Leveraging Female Talent
22nd February 2019
So what is it that team leaders and line managers can do? It’s all about adapting to women’s needs, and expanding the leadership tool box. It’s about finding ways of leading a team that bring out the best in both
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5 Reasons Your Small Business Should Offer…
14th February 2019
As a smaller business, the thought of offering your customers a finance option can seem rather daunting. It might seem like something difficult and hard to arrange, when it actually couldn’t be simpler. There are many benefits to offering finance,
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DHP’s Winston Churchill School Discovery Space
22nd January 2019
It’s a new age in the delivery of the curriculum at The Winston Churchill School, Woking as the new ‘Discovery Space’ has now been finalised. The new build modern library occupies two floors, with an additional 28m2 dedicated to a
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DHP’s – St Richard Reynolds Catholic College
22nd January 2019
It is the end of an era for DHP and the start of a new beginning for St. Richard Reynolds Catholic College, as the final snagging has been completed on our five yearlong project with the Diocese of Westminster and
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Make an Action Plan to reduce your Gender Pay Gap
20th December 2018
If you have 250 employees or more you should have published your Gender Pay Gap last year. However, publishing the Gender Pay Gap is an annual requirement. Have you already thought about your 2019 publication? It is expected by the
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Watts Gallery – The Big Give Christmas Challenge
22nd November 2018
Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village is located in Surrey; a county that is often perceived as wealthy. In fact, Surrey has significant areas of urban and rural deprivation with high levels of child poverty, low income, and poor mental health
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3 Essentials for Business Success
9th November 2018
Starting a business is easy, growing it is where the hard work comes in. However you measure your success – profits, turnover, market share, awards, employee survey results, etc – there are a number of factors which are necessary for
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Presentation Excellence
6th November 2018
Do you get anxious or fearful before addressing a group of people? Do you lay awake worrying about your presentation? Would you like more confidence to speak at meetings and conferences? For this to happen you need to feel
