New flexible working law, award wins, launches and yummy gifts
New flexible working law, award wins, launches and yummy gifts
April's 'monthly briefing' with New Forest Business News.
Welcome to April’s ‘monthly briefing’, how’s the last few weeks been for you?
In this edition we have some exciting updates for businesses and residents of the New Forest.
As ever, if you have any stories or news to share with us, email editor@newforestbusiness.co.uk.
Here’s what is coming up…
Local businesses reactions to the recent ‘Spring Budget’
The new flexible working law for employees
How to get your business listed on the tourism website (for free!)
New businesses, award wins and ‘editors pick’
Upcoming business events
Kerri L Watt
Editor
Reactions from New Forest businesses on the ‘Spring Budget’
Check out our previous article with budget highlights and businesses comments as the announcements happened…
New flexible working law for employees
Employees applying for new jobs will now be able to request flexible working as of 6 April.
An employer could refuse a request should they have a “good business reason” but it’s a positive step for job seekers looking to work flexibly.
For more info: www.gov.uk/flexible-working
Feature in the next New Forest Business News ‘monthly briefing’
We’re looking for businesses in the New Forest to share their views on an upcoming article on the cost-of-living crisis in our area.
How is the cost of living impacting your business? Currently, in the past 12 months, or in the future.
Just send 1-3 paragraphs with your opinion to editor@newforestbusinessnews.co.uk.
New businesses just opened
Specsavers, Hythe
Whipsters ice cream parlour, Quay Street Lymington
Huddle restaurant, Lymington
The Indian Kitchen, Hythe Marina
Got a new business for us to feature? Email editor@newforestbusinessnews.co.uk.
Railway Hotel voted “best boutique hotel”
The Railway Hotel in Fordingbridge has been named Best Boutique Hotel in the SME Best of Britain awards by SME News Magazine.
Manager Manuel Marcano said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award. After what has been a really tough few years in hospitality, it is great to see our hard work celebrated.”
For more info: www.railwayhotelfordingbridge.com
Editors pick: ‘Buttercream Blooms’
The annual “oh dear lordy what am I going to get mother and grandmother” is a fear I face every March. Fortunately, Buttercream Blooms popped up in a local Facebook group and after drooling over the images, I knew I had to place an order.
Not only are the cupcakes stunning, a real work of art, they tasted incredible too. They’re based in the Waterside area and will be my new go-to gift for all occasions.
For more info: www.facebook.com/buttercreambloomscupcakes
Free business listing on official tourism website
Go New Forest is offering free business listings on the official tourism website for the New Forest.
The website www.newforest.co.uk ranks high on Google receiving 5 million eyeballs a year, so is a fantastic way to advertise your business for free.
For more info: https://gonewforest.com/business-listing-submission
Upcoming events
New Forest Business Partnership - LinkedIn local
09 April, 5-7pm - £17. South Gorley. Click to book.Lymington Chamber of Commerce - networking breakfast
18 April - £20. Brockenhurst. Click to book.New Forest Business Partnership - business breakfast
16 April, 7.30am - £29. New Milton. Click to book.Oakhaven Business Club - networking lunch
16 April - £20. Bashley. Click to book.Oakhaven Business Club - walk and work
16 April, 9.30am - £15. Lymington. Click to book.Vibrant Brewery - pop up market
28 April. Click for more info.
Reader offer: coworking venues
Reef app is offering NFBN readers 10% discount on coworking bookings. New Forest venues are in Beaulieu, Lyndhurst and Ringwood plus, Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester, and Bournemouth.
Just download the app for a free trial: https://www.reef.rocks/download-app
Add this code for 10% off afterwards: WATT10
Disclaimer: if you join Reef after your trial, Kerri Watt may receive commission on purchases, this adds no cost at all to you.