Taking place on the first Thursday of the month, Culture Club is a new seasonal programme of events ranging from enlightening talks to hands-on workshops and captivating performances that will inspire and entertain.
The majority of SMEs are still not using artificial intelligence, despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity. Steve Bulley, President of Dorchester Chamber for Business, said: “The adoption of AI is not just a trend, but a strategic investment that can spur efficiency, innovation, and growth. It’s time for SMEs to overcome barriers and harness the power of AI or be left behind.”
It’s been announced by Dorset Council that it has finalised a contract with Beryl Bikes for the introduction and management of a bicycle hire scheme covering Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland.
Locations for the bicycle stands are still being worked on and an exact ‘go live’ date we will be announced soon.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them.
The VAT Registration Estimator has been developed after feedback from small businesses suggested an online tool would be helpful to show when their turnover could require businesses to register for VAT and its effect on profits.
The Chancellor has promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the economy, rebuild Britain and make every part of the country better off. She pledged to leaders of some of the UK’s pioneering industries to build growth on strong and secure foundations built on stability, investment and reform, and forged through a new partnership with the private sector.
