Watford Observer | Business News

Wetherspoon hits corporate responsibility standards

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:20:00 +0100

Watford-based pub company JD Wetherspoon has been applauded for meeting globally recognised corporate responsibility standards.

CBI: 'Make carbon reduction commitment work for business'

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100

The CBI has warned that the Government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme is untenable in its current form, as it reiterated its call for the incentive behind the Carbon Reduction Commitment to be restored.

JD Wetherspoon reports good growth and resilient sales

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Interim results for Watford-based pub operator JD Wetherspoon show good sales growth coupled with increased investment in its estate of pubs.

VocaLink strikes support deal with Watford Mencap

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:57:47 +0100

VocaLink, international payments provider with offices in Rickmansworth, has signed a two-year partnership agreement with the charity Watford Mencap.

Majestic Wine scoops the honours at "High Street Oscars"

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:52:57 +0100

Majestic Wine, whose head office is in Otterspool Way, Watford, has been crowned “Speciality Retailer of the Year”, and its Wine Course has been awarded “Customer Service Initiative of the Year” at High Street Oscars, the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2011.

Small firms' fears over April business rate changes

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:55:22 +0100

THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is concerned about small firms that have empty properties could pay thousands extra in business rates with changes to the exemption from empty property rates due to come into force in April.

Bushey beauty clinic clinches award

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:08:37 +0000

The owner of a Bushey health and beauty clinic says she is “thrilled” after winning a national business award.

Government must fulfil promise of fuel duty stabiliser

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:20:00 +0000

Government must deliver on its manifesto pledge for a fuel duty stabiliser, as record high fuel duty rates put small businesses on a knife-edge, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.

Business as usual for regional Business Link service until November 2011

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:10:00 +0000

Chris Parkhouse, Chairman of Business Link in the East of England, has urged businesses to take advantage of the dedicated regional Business Link service, before it closes on November 25.

Wenta pioneers innovative support for start-ups

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:50:00 +0000

The innovative business support service My Incubator has marked its first anniversary by scooping a national award for its successful mentoring of start-ups and small firms.