It should not come as a surprise that the large sports organising bodies of today rigorously protect their events, brands and trademarks, especially during major competitions. The International Olympics Committee and UEFA are two such organisations and with both running

In spite of the delay in full opening on the 21st June, Surrey Chambers has now run a few Covid safe in-person events. There is no doubt that people are excited to be connecting once again with the rest of

Over the past couple of years, interest in data science grew significantly – I am sure everyone has heard about data and data analytics importance to businesses. According to PwC, there will be more than 2.9 million job postings for

It’s February 2020 and I’m seven years into my ‘Gap Decade’. Since graduating university I’ve lived in Australia, New Zealand, France, Canada and a few UK cities. I’ve given up my flat and my restaurant has approved my sabbatical. I’m

Last week saw our first face to face event since March 2020. Around 30 members attended the Surrey Chambers AGM at Guildford Pavilion and there was a real positivity in the air as well as a lot of elbow tapping to

The term Actionable Insights is being coined by most analytics firms and has become a buzzword. In the simplest term, actionable insight is telling a story that results in clear, concise, and meaningful actions that businesses can take towards their strategic goal.

Cash is king – how businesses can take control of their outgoings The impacts of the pandemic will be felt well into the future but for now, businesses are taking their first steps in gradually reopening. Coffee shops and cafes

There have been some very happy faces on social media recently as hospitality venues have welcomed customers back into their premises. The number of weddings planned in the next few weeks is massive! Meanwhile, we continue to feedback to government

Organisations that wish to remain competitive and relevant in the market are embracing big data. However, there is sometimes a disconnect between the management of data and the practical application of what that data can do for a company. It

Nowadays everyone knows what Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is but how much human involvement is needed in this area is not very well known. In this blog we try to showcase that human involvement. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

According to the mental health Charity Mind, 1 in 6 workers experience problems such as low mood, anxiety and stress at work, and poor mental wellbeing costs the UK economy between £74 billion and £99 billion a year. The Covid-19

Whilst things have been going in the right direction for us in the UK, with regard to Covid, this has not been the case in India. We have been putting out the message that our colleagues in the UK India

During the pandemic leaders have had to reinvent their businesses, as well as provide emotional and financial answers to the crisis. We’ve had to problem-solve speedily, take risks, and do things differently to keep pace with changing technological, social, health

Surrey Chambers member, Vision Engineering, a privately owned 62 year old manufacturer of optical and digital instrumentation, has 125 staff working at its global HQ & R&D site in Send, Nr Guildford. Staff have a wide variety of technical skills

Looking to sell your business? Read our handy introduction to the sales process to get you started. Ready… It’s never too early to get ready to sell your business, even if you are only just starting out. In our experience,

Louise Punter CEO of Surrey Chambers of Commerce recently met up with Matt Sessions and Kate Hyder from Surrey Police to learn about a growing crime in Surrey. Since the start of the Covid – 19 pandemic in March 2020,

Top tips for a good night’s sleep Along with exercise, nutrition and managing pressure, sleep is sometimes called one of the “four pillars of health”. Getting a good night’s sleep is important for short-term and long-term health. We all know

How much thought do you give to your posture and how it impacts your well-being? You may have already discovered that using a laptop all day, without a separate screen or keyboard, can cause neck and shoulder tension. With the

While we all still need to follow the latest advice, we can hopefully soon start to drop more of the restrictions that we’ve been living with for the last year. As things open up, it’s worth casting our minds back

More than 50% of households in the UK are estimated to own at least one pet. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, there has been an unprecedented increase in people seeking animal companionship to tackle feelings of isolation and anxiety.  Pets