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The SoGlos networking event, staged in partnership with Cheltenham accountants Crowe, was held at Ian Coley School of Shooting.

Gloucestershire businesses gather for a networking day with a difference

Business leaders from some of Gloucestershire’s most exciting companies came together to lock horns – in a friendly...

With all the help on offer, support, and connectivity, Gloucestershire continues to be a great place to start a business – and the more innovative the better.

10 of the most innovative companies to work for in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire is a hotbed of innovative businesses of all shapes, sizes and sectors, with SoGlos showcasing...

After two years away due to the pandemic members of Constructing Excellence Gloucestershire gathered for their annual conference at the University of Gloucestershire’s business school.

More than 150 attend Gloucestershire construction event

After more than two years away due to the pandemic what is possibly the biggest construction-dedicated event in...

Dan Hodgson, Prima Dental’s chief commercial officer, said the Gloucestershire business had enjoyed ‘a fantastic last 18 months’.

Growth continues to drive recruitment at Prima Dental

Specialist manufacturing firm to healthcare markets worldwide, Prima Dental, continues to mark itself out as one...

A recruitment drive at Gloucestershire headquartered Renishaw would push staff numbers at the firm to well above 5,000 worldwide.

Renishaw looks to recruit more than 180 new staff

One of Gloucestershire and the UK’s leading engineering firms is continuing its strong post pandemic growth with...

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Hot lists

10 of the most innovative companies to work for in Gloucestershire

With all the help on offer, support, and connectivity, Gloucestershire continues to be a great place to start a business – and the more innovative the better.

Gloucestershire is a hotbed of innovative businesses of all shapes, sizes and sectors, with SoGlos showcasing...

6 reasons to consider a cyber security technical professional degree apprenticeship

Offering a route into the fast-growing cyber security sector, a new cyber security technical professional degree apprenticeship is being launched at the University of Gloucestershire.

As Gloucestershire continues to reinvent itself as the UK’s cyber capital, there’s an opportunity to train for...

10 unique growth businesses in Gloucestershire to watch

The team from Gloucestershire architects and growth business Roberts Limbrick line up ahead of the Rotary Club of Gloucester’s Dragon Boat Festival 2022 at the city’s Docks.

Businesses continue to thrive in Gloucestershire – and here SoGlos showcases 10 interesting examples of county...

12 reasons to become a chartered manager degree apprentice

Degree-level apprenticeships are giving managers new skills and a new lease of life, putting Gloucestershire on the map as a centre of excellence for business.

Once, only those starting out became apprentices. But increasingly, senior business leaders are developing themselves...

Key Gloucestershire business events for your diary in June 2022

With everything from Jubilee celebrations to Cheltenham Science Festival taking place in Gloucestershire in June,...

11 organisations to go to for advice on starting a business

You may have the greatest idea for a new business, but good advice and support is crucial for helping make sure that dream becomes reality.

Gloucestershire is blessed with groups that can help when it comes to setting up a business. SoGlos has teamed...

10 sector leaders on the benefits of a senior leadership degree apprenticeship

An increasing number of managers are turning to senior leadership degree apprenticeships at the University of...

News

Gloucestershire businesses gather for a networking day with a difference

The SoGlos networking event, staged in partnership with Cheltenham accountants Crowe, was held at Ian Coley School of Shooting.

Business leaders from some of Gloucestershire’s most exciting companies came together to lock horns – in a friendly...

Cheltenham dad’s tennis ball invention comes just in time for Wimbledon 2022

Dave Townsend was inspired to create BallTrace after his daughter hit a tennis ball into another court and couldn’t identify which one was hers.

A new marking kit created in Gloucestershire stops tennis balls being lost during practice.

More than 150 attend Gloucestershire construction event

After two years away due to the pandemic members of Constructing Excellence Gloucestershire gathered for their annual conference at the University of Gloucestershire’s business school.

After more than two years away due to the pandemic what is possibly the biggest construction-dedicated event in...

Growth continues to drive recruitment at Prima Dental

Dan Hodgson, Prima Dental’s chief commercial officer, said the Gloucestershire business had enjoyed ‘a fantastic last 18 months’.

Specialist manufacturing firm to healthcare markets worldwide, Prima Dental, continues to mark itself out as one...

Renishaw looks to recruit more than 180 new staff

A recruitment drive at Gloucestershire headquartered Renishaw would push staff numbers at the firm to well above 5,000 worldwide.

One of Gloucestershire and the UK’s leading engineering firms is continuing its strong post pandemic growth with...

‘Golden Valley factor’ spurs merger of Gloucestershire brand agencies

Gloucestershire design agencies Mighty and Third Floor Design are joining forces to capitalise on the Golden Valley Development.

Mighty has announced its takeover of another of Gloucestershire’s well-established brand agencies, Third Floor...

Gloucestershire activewear brand is UK’s first to launch a sustainable pre-order system

Sara Da Silva Brazilian Sportswear has launched a made-to-order capsule collection in a bid to reduce waste and provide more inclusive sizing.

Gloucester-based Sara Da Silva Brazilian Sportswear is putting sustainability and inclusivity centre stage, as...

Forest of Dean firm set to build second construction skills centre

Two thousand learners are expected to attend Gloucestershire’s AccXel construction skills centre in Cinderford during the next 12 months.

The team behind Gloucestershire’s new multi-million-pound AccXel construction school in the Forest of Dean has...

Why Gloucestershire businesses benefit from bringing people together

Discover the benefits bringing people together in Gloucestershire can have for businesses.

Leave laptops behind and embrace meeting in person again, with 95 per cent of people believing they build better...

Hundreds of entries for the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2022

Winners from the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2021 take a bow.

Entries have now closed for the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2022 – with more than 380 nominations from...

GFirst LEP Annual Review calls for the county to look to the future

Business leaders and partners of GFirst LEP gathered in the sunshine to enjoy refreshments, networking and food by Cheltenham’s Whoozy Pig, beside the venue for the local enterprise partnership’s annual event – Cotswold Airport’s Boeing 747.

Gloucestershire’s business community gathered onboard a Boeing 747 at Cotswold Airport for the GFirst LEP Annual...

Videos

SoGlos 10 Questions challenge: Mike Hanley from Green Gourmet

Mike Hanley, MD of Green Gourmet, takes on the SoGlos 10 Questions challenge.

MD of Gloucestershire’s dynamic food innovation company Green Gourmet, Mike Hanley discusses creating the...

Videos

SoGlos 10 Questions challenge: Tyler Attwood from Your Next Move

Tyler Attwood from Your Next Move, GFirst LEP and Gloucester Culture trust takes on the SoGlos 10 Questions challenge interview.

Gloucester ambassador, founder of street dance company Your Next Move and GFirst’s youngest board member,...

10 Questions challenge: Polly Pick from University of Gloucestershire

Dr Polly Pick from the University of Gloucestershire takes on the SoGlos 10 Questions challenge.

Opportunities for businesses to engage with the University of Gloucestershire; how students can bring a uniquely...

10 Questions challenge: James Fleming from Brave Human Capital Group

Video interview with James Fleming from Brave Human Capital Group.

Engaging a dispersed team, attracting the best talent and getting your employer value proposition right –...

Interviews

Why in-person events are so important for Gloucestershire businesses: Eastwood Park Expert Insight

Surrounded by rolling hills, Eastwood Park in Gloucestershire covers 200 acres and has hosted its fair share of weddings, proms, training days and meetings over the years.

With corporate events like conferences and team building making a resurgence, SoGlos asked the experts at Eastwood...

Arm yourself for job success: Hooray expert insight

Recruitment firms are being increasingly used to unlock the door to success in 2022’s jobs market.

With the jobs market tipped strongly in favour of individuals looking for new roles, and businesses facing challenges...

‘Great leadership is THE difference for businesses and in life generally’: Brave Human Capital Group expert insight

The leaders of today need to be able to coach, listen to and collaborate with their teams, says Brave Human Capital Group’s James Fleming.

Get your firm’s leadership spot on and all else follows, according to Gloucestershire HR firm Brave Human Capital...

The secret weapon helping Gloucestershire businesses run better: BookCheck expert insight

BookCheck’s tailored monthly reports service is proving transformative for its clients, giving a better understanding of where a business is and more confidence to make decisions.

With the help of Gloucestershire bookkeeping and accounting experts BookCheck, SoGlos reveals the simple tool...

Does understanding learning styles really help Gloucestershire businesses train staff faster?: Nimble Elearning expert insight

The concept of learning styles does not stand up to scrutiny, according to Gloucestershire-based Nimble Elearning – but there is a happy ending for those looking to teach, train and educate.

It is a foundation of so much teaching that if you can understand how each individual learns, you can train them...

‘Our family have been lucky enough to call it home for six generations’: Meet John Teesdale-Goldingham of Whitminster House

Discover what awaits guests at their next stay at the beautiful rural Cotswolds location of Whitminster House.

Discover more about Whitminster House’s brand-new, beautifully revamped accommodation, in SoGlos’s interview....

Business advice: The importance of staff training to combat cyber threats

There is no silver bullet to resolve the cyber security threats to businesses, but simple, targeted, regular staff training is a pretty good place to start, according to Cheltenham firm ReformIT.

In the first of a new advice series delivering clarity for businesses on the subject of all things IT, ReformIT...

How electric vehicles could save you money: Cleevely EV expert insight

Many Gloucestershire drivers never look back after trying an electric vehicle and feeling the benefits in their driving experience and in their pockets, says Cleevely EV owner Matt Cleevely.

One customer spent just £63 charging his car in one year, according to Gloucestershire electric vehicle specialist...

Events

Gloucestershire Business Show

Wednesday 29 to Thursday 30 June 2022

The Gloucestershire Business Show 2022 brings together businesses big and small, from all sectors, this June 2022.

For two days at the end of June 2022, Cheltenham Town Hall plays host to the Gloucestershire Business Show 2022...

Reaching Digital Nirvana: It is possible?

Thursday 30 June 2022

Hot on the heels of its appearance at Cheltenham Science Festival on Tuesday 7 June 2022, CyNam is back with another specialist business event Reaching Digital Nirvana: It is possible?

Influential Cheltenham-based cyber-focused business group, CyNam, is partnering with Gloucestershire firm Bamboo...

University level open events at Gloucestershire College

Thursday 7 to Monday 11 July 2022

Whether you’re in further education, a working professional, or looking to get back into education, discover the opportunities on offer at Gloucester College this July 2022, at the university level open events.

Kickstart your dream career and explore your prospects this July 2022, with university level open events at Gloucestershire...

Hartpury Tech Box Park Summer Networking

Wednesday 20 July 2022

If you are operating in the agri-tech sector, want to make connections with like-minded companies, or simply want to find out more about the opportunities available – this Hartpury Tech Box Park event is aimed at you.

Find out about the support and opportunities available for businesses and make connections at this agri-tech focused...

Guides

Gloucestershire venue hire guide

With venues across Gloucestershire, discover where to host your next event.

Discover where to host everything from parties to corporate events in Gloucestershire with SoGlos’s dedicated...

Gloucestershire scale up for business guide

The Scaling Up For Business Guide was made possible by The Growth Hub – the Gloucestershire-wide network of business support and advice centres.

As we come out of lockdown one thing is sure – many businesses will grow and few will be able to do that on their...

Gloucestershire green business guide

Businesses have a major part to play in Gloucestershire reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030, with SoGlos’s Gloucestershire green business guide offering plenty of helpful advice on how to achieve it.

With Gloucestershire aiming to achieve net zero carbon by 2030, SoGlos’s dedicated guide is full of practical...

Gloucestershire starting a business guide

Business coach Debbie Bird speaks to Gloucestershire business people at a Start and Grow Enterprise masterclass.

Whether you have a big idea to get off the ground, an existing business which is facing some new hurdles, or you’ve...

Don’t miss

With the pressures of the pandemic forcing many to truly embrace online, businesses across Gloucestershire have showed the potential benefits of digital transformation.

15 inspiring digital businesses in Gloucestershire

As employers adopt hybrid working for the long-term, blended learning could be the answer to staff training needs, according to Nimble Elearning.

How Gloucestershire businesses can harness the potential of blended learning: Nimble Elearning expert insight

Unmissable highlights

What are you waiting for? See how many of the 100 ultimate things you can tick off the Gloucestershire Bucket List.

The Gloucestershire Bucket List

From the world’s largest sea water infinity pool to bright and colourful beach huts, Gloucestershire has got some seaside resorts as well as man-made beaches nearby.

10 beautiful beaches within a 90-minute drive from Gloucestershire

Here’s how you could get your hands on a family ticket to the Cotswolds’ biggest festival – the Big Feastival 2022.

Win a family ticket to the Cotswolds’ hottest festival: the Big Feastival

With 100 things to choose from, check out SoGlos’s definitive list of family things to do in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.

100 things to do as a family in Gloucestershire

Don’t miss these brilliant school holiday camps in Gloucestershire.

9 of the best school holiday camps in Gloucestershire

With all the help on offer, support, and connectivity, Gloucestershire continues to be a great place to start a business – and the more innovative the better.

10 of the most innovative companies to work for in Gloucestershire