In this week’s Opinion Piece Ian Sandison discusses how many business sectors are currently facing staff shortages which is having a very negative impact on business and how the government needs to look at helping to fulfill these shortages.

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison he discusses the new Prime Minister and the hopes of some stability for businesses.

“Businesses have had to cope with pretty big challenges in recent years, Brexit is still costing them billions and they are still recovering the losses made in the pandemic. What they need is some stability to plan and invest against.” Read Ian Sandison’s latest Opinion Piece.

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Cambridge BID CEO, Ian Sandison, he discusses how Cambridge needs to keep moving be functional for all, especially workers in Cambridge who need to travel into the city.

“Cambridge BID hosted our Mystery Shop Awards last Thursday and our first Job Fair on Tuesday October 4th and as I spoke to the 100 or so businesses who attended these events there was quite a common theme, local customers are key to their success.” This week Ian Sandison discusses how vital it is to support your local businesses.

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison find out more about his thoughts on the budget, how this will affect businesses and what Cambridge needs.

“A new #BusinessSOS campaign warns of business closure and redundancies if more immediate and effective action isn’t taken by the Chancellor in this Friday’s mini-Budget.” Ian Sandison discusses this warning and what it could mean for high street businesses in this week’s Opinion Piece.

In this week’s Opinion Piece Ian Sandison discusses employment and how many places are struggling to hire, along with more information about our Cambridge BID Job Fair coming up very soon.

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison he discusses the office sector in Cambridge and how office workers being back working in the office is beneficial for the city.

“A Which Travel survey published this week named Cambridge as the number one medium sized city in the UK for staycations.” In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison he discusses this exciting news for Cambridge.

In this week’s piece from Ian Sandison, he talks about the range of activities on offer this summer across Cambridge, including our next film night where we will be showing Grease in tribute to Cambridge born Olivia Newton-John.

“This week’s news that parts of the Guildhall will be repurposed as a space for start up businesses is very encouraging and a sign of where successful cities are heading, yes towards more non-retail use.” Read this week’s piece from Ian Sandison.

“It should seem incredible that the two remaining contenders to be Prime Minister are out of touch with what businesses want but sadly it is not.” Read this week’s opinion piece from Ian Sandison.

“Phew that was hot, I took the chance to find a cool place and catch up on some recent transport updates and there is plenty to keep across.”

As political journalists revel in the Westminster scrum for news of what the incoming prime minister’s policies may be, here are some thoughts on what businesses need.

It’s Independents Week and it’s also the beginning of Cambridge Open Studios. In this week’s piece from Ian Sandison, he talks about the fantastic variety of independent businesses in Cambridge and this week is the perfect opportunity to show your love and support for your local indie shops, restaurants and more!

In this week’s piece from Ian Sandison, he reflects upon Cambridge during the summer months and the events which are coming up in the city during this season.