Equality and fairness in the workplace by Alison Colley, Real Employment Law Advice
Every business likes to think that they are balanced, equal and compliant employers. With campaigns like ‘Balance For Better’, businesses are being encouraged and sometimes scrutinised to make sure that they are being as equal and fair as they should be. What should...
GoInternet is new name for Wight Wireless
Telecoms company goInternet is launching its new name, new branding and website to home and business users on the Isle of Wight and the mainland. Formerly known as Wight Wireless the business, which started in 2010, has grown organically by word of mouth to become one...
Newport Harbour masterplan showcased
Businesses and residents are being encouraged to give their views on the future of Newport Harbour and its surrounding area. Consultation meetings held by Isle of Wight Council are showcasing the plans to transform the harbour into a lively, well-designed and...
Smart Island Live Event
Island companies are looking forward to the Smart Island Live FREE business event taking place at CECAMM in East Cowes on 11th April. The event focuses on how businesses can look to become more cost-efficient through making environmentally-friendly choices, leading to...
Caffe Isola – Chamber Bronze patrons
Newport’s Caffe Isola – where a family business is outdoing the national chains by growing their own Island Roasted brand in a distinctive setting. Many of us start our day with a coffee. For the Burgess family, coffee has been the beginning of a business that is now...
Accessibility matters!
Accessibility matters! Can you afford for your business to continue to restrict the number of potential customers you have, or to prevent talented people from working for you? By Jan Brookes, Isle Access Why do businesses need to think about accessibility? As well as...
Tourism data shows growth in spend and shoulder months
New figures compiled by Tourism South East show that more tourists are coming to the Island and the amount they spend while here has increased. 2018 saw an increase in the total visitor spend over the year - up by 9% to £303 million – which means an average spend per...
WP Recruitment’s Defib gift to Newport
A brand new 24 hour access Defibrillator is now available in Newport. The unit has been paid for by WP Recruitment & HR Ltd and can be found in their car park on Mill Street. It was installed by Berry Electrical with the assistance of the Ambulance Training...
Discounted travel for Apprentices
Island apprentices can now benefit from cheaper bus travel as part of a bid to encourage sustainable transport. Connect To Work – the project to promote work-based sustainable travel – has agreed a deal with Southern Vectis to enable apprentices to benefit from an 80...
WRS orders first Island Meeting Pod
WRS Systems is the first Island business to make a ‘pod’ part of their office. Last year the software business relocated to bigger office premises in Newport’s St Cross Business Park. Their business and team have expanded significantly in the last year and WRS was...
Island Business July / August 2025
