Category: Business Knowledge

In July the Simpson Group took part in an event in Newcastle called STEMfest Net Zero, where local businesses were invited to engage with more than 3,000 young people from the region’s schools via fun, hands-on sessions relating to their industries and their Net Zero goals. It’s just one many initiatives the group is involved in as it plays its part in making print a more obvious career choice. Development director Sarah Tishler explains.

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) hosted its autumn conference in September under the banner ‘Print in Balance – Supporting People and our Planet’. We asked for an overview of the key points made during the day to help spread the message.

Obvious costs, hidden costs and the need to raise your own prices – Matic Media MD and Print Scotland vice president Richard McCombe considers the implications of all these for print businesses.

Do you know much about the Made Smarter Leadership programme – and have you considered joining it? If you want to mix with business chiefs from across different sectors to glean insight on smarter manufacturing impacts, perhaps you should.

Or does it? If you use contractors you need to be aware of changes taking place from 6 April regarding IR35. Luke Menzies, director of Menzies Law, explains.