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WORCESTER RATED TOP BRAND FOR BOILER COVER Worcester, Bosch Group, continues to lead the way in the heating industry with the latest Which? Boiler Servicing report unveiling Worcester as the highest scoring brand for boiler cover. The news comes shortly after Which? also named Worcester the country’s top gas boiler brand. Worcester was scored against five key performance indicators. Of these, the brand received five-star ratings for customer service, repair response time and how likely customers are to renew their cover. Every Worcester boiler comes with a guarantee of 5-7 years, depending on the model and any paired accessories. Once the guarantee expires, Worcester’s
service plan is available for those who have not already taken out cover with their local engineer or Installation company, to provide added peace of mind. Worcester’s servicing accolade follows its claiming of the top spot in the 2017 Which? gas boiler report for the eighth year running. www.worcester-bosch.co.uk
SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS STARTERS AND ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES and Wynne Jones (IP Attorneys), who strongly advocate the support for new and developing entrepreneurs on offer, whether it be through Bi-Monthly Entrepreneurship events (at the Riverside Campus), 1-2-1 Clinics with one of its Entrepreneurs in Residence, or Summer Boot Camp programme. Worcester Business School (University of Worcester) is now supporting both Business Starters and established businesses who may be interested in discussing co-working space options in its Business Incubator at the City Campus. The Business School, and university, are proud to enjoy the support of several sponsors, including Barclays, Nat West,
More information is available at www.worcesterenterprise.org, or for an informal chat about how your organisation, or one of your clients might be able to get involved, please contact Nick Bancroft (Enterprise Manager) on n.bancroft@worc.ac.uk or 01905 542817.
MP HARRIET BALDWIN OPENS NEW AACE OFFICE West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed another growing business to Malvern Hills Science Park signalling even more business confidence across the town. Harriett was invited to formally open the new office of AACE which has taken space at the Science Park on Geraldine Road, alongside its offices in Bristol and Oxford The company, which authors technical publications as well as offering support for a range of aviation clients, has recruited staff who worked at Dytecna to operate out of the new Malvern office. Harriett commented: “I was delighted to be asked to open AACE’s latest office and celebrate the company’s success. “It is really heartening to see local people with great skills carrying on their valuable work in Malvern, following the closure of Dytecna. AACE’s Gaynor Hussey added: “It was a great pleasure to host MP Harriett Baldwin at our office opening ceremony in the Malvern Hills Science Park.” www.aace.co.uk
FROM APPRENTICE TO MANAGING DIRECTOR Managing Director of Wyre Solutions, Paul Maybury, knows the importance of apprenticeships, from a young employee’s and business point of view. Paul started as an IT Apprentice with Rover in 1998, gaining his qualification whilst working with a new management system (IFS). It was this specialist IFS system that would be the forefront of his career and business. In 2016, Wyre Solutions took on two apprentices, James Scott (pictured) and Ashley Angell to offer just that - vital hands on experience within all aspects of
IT & IFS, working alongside Wyre’s Senior Consultants. Paul said: “James and Ashley are thriving, the scheme is proving an amazing opportunity for young people in IT, plus the benefits for Wyre of having, young, passionate and dedicated members of the team is imperative to take our company forward”. www.wyresolutions.co.uk
Business Direction published by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
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