The North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) is a not-for-profit collaboration between policing, local authorities, the private sector, and academia to strengthen cyber resilience in the North West’s business community. Led by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit and
Business Connect first interviewed Shaun Hinds as Chief Executive of Manchester Central almost 5 years ago. Shaun had taken over the position two years previously in a challenging move immediately following the Manchester Arena bombing. Literally jumping in at the
We live in a world where cybersecurity isn’t just about technology – it’s about protecting the trust of our guests and the privacy of our students. For managers in the hospitality sector and senior leaders in education, recognising its importance
The internet is vast, with a hidden side called the dark web, where cybercriminals operate, trading stolen data and planning attacks. For business leaders, monitoring this secretive world is crucial. That’s where Dark Web Monitoring steps in – it’s like
The annual #SBSEvent2024 took place at the end of February where 1,200 Small Business Sunday winners came together for a day full of inspiration, learning and motivation. The day started with networking, refreshments, breakout presentations and speed advice sessions. Everyone
Our workplaces are becoming increasingly diverse, and businesses must incorporate diversity into their daily operations. EDI, short for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, is the principle
Column by Theo Paphitis Something that continues to surprise me today is the number of people I come across who don’t back themselves enough, and
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has presented this year’s Budget in the House of Commons, marking the final scheduled Budget before the upcoming general election, expected later
Greg Abbott visited London in March to sign an agreement with the British government. The significance of this event seems to have passed most people
Cheshire Business Exhibitions have announced a partnership with Business Connect Magazine for their 4 Exhibitions taking place throughout Cheshire in 2024. Events will take place
Business Connect Magazine are once again partnering with DTX and UCX on their 2 day Northern event at Manchester Central. Master of mind-control Derren Brown;
The Christie Paterson Building was crowned Greater Manchester Building of the Year 2023 at the Greater Manchester Chamber’s Property & Construction Awards at the Imperial
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The advent of AI offers a powerful tool
Over the last 12 months alone, Meta (formerly Facebook) has become a whole different beast. And yet, despite being a global business that prides itself
How often do we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed? In busy or stressful situations it can seem like there’s continual noise, with something extra regularly being
The Business Network was launched in the UK in 1993 – and we still have members participating today who joined in that year. I have
THE BUSINESS CATALYST CLUB Over 130 hardy business people braved the snow and enjoyed a fantastic day at the Leeds Business Catalyst Club Lunch. In
