Business

Bedford College Group launches industry advisory board to strengthen links between education and employers

The Bedford College Group has successfully launched its new industry advisory board, a major initiative designed to bring local employers and education leaders together to ensure students...

Social proof as a feature

Before diving into the concept of social evidence, it’s well worth understanding how human beings make alternatives. Most people don’t decide in isolation—we observe, compare, and reflect...

Bedford College students gain real-world experience hosting business networking event

Bedford College students took over hosting duties at a Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce networking meeting, gaining hands-on experience of how local businesses connect and work together...

Best company incorporation agents you can trust (with pricing)

Starting a business is often one of the most expensive ventures, leading many companies to opt for self-employment. Registering a company can be expensive, especially for those unfamiliar...

Letters: New town centre shop is a delight

A Bedford Independent reader and local town centre shopper has written in to tell us they think a new shop that has opened up on Silver Street selling fruit and veg is a delight...

Council declares “high street emergency” across Bedfordshire

Parts of Bedfordshire are facing a “high street emergency”, as businesses struggle to cope with economic challenges, a meeting heard. A motion was presented to a full Central...

Win free burritos for a year as part of Taco Bell’s grand Riverside opening

Fans of Mexican dining are in for a "flavour explosion" on Riverside Square, as Bedford's first ever Taco Bell restaurant opens on 3 December with the promise of free burritos for three lucky fans...

The importance of uptime and server reliability

When running an online store, few things are more critical than uptime and server reliability. A beautiful design, optimised product pages, and engaging content all become irrelevant the moment...

Bedford women who mean business: Finishing the series and starting my journey

When I first pitched the "Bedford women who mean business" series, I was eager to put into practice the skills I had learned in terms of journalism, but little did I know, a lot more was on the curriculum. I knew...

Bedford women who mean business: A new series spotlighting local female entrepreneurs

Bedford Borough is home to a quietly powerful movement, one led by women who are reshaping the town’s economy, culture, and future. From fashion start-ups to wellness workshops, female...

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