Video Robert Fletcher, who is finishing the Norfolk Seeds grass seed business which has a Royal Warrant, after the death of his father, founder Gordon, two years ago. He is in the garage where they mixed the seed at their home in Fakenham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Copyright: Archant 2018 A Norfolk company which supplied the Royal household at Sandringham for 40 years has gone out of business. The Royal Warrant for the Norfolk Seeds company to provide grass seed for the Sandringham lawns. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYFamily-owned Norfolk Seeds was founded by Gordon Fletcher in 1970 in Fakenham, where he and his son Robert mixed seed deliveries for Sandringham on the floor of the family garage.But since the death of his father 2016, Robert Fletcher said the company had struggled to make it through the lean winter months when demand for its products fell away.He admitted the firm, which until this year did not have a website, and had traded since its foundation without a computer, had … [Read more...] about Norfolk company which supplied the Queen’s lawn seed goes out of business
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Britain’s economy grew THREE TIMES faster than the Eurozone — despite ‘worrying slide in business investment’
BRITAIN’s economy grew THREE TIMES faster than the Eurozone over the summer – despite a worrying slide in business investment. Official figures revealed GDP rose by 0.6 per cent between July and September – powered by higher consumer spending, better than expected exports, fewer car imports, and a rebound in construction. It’s the fastest rate since late 2016 and compares with 0.2 per cent for the Eurozone. France achieved 0.4 per cent. The figures came a day after the European Commission said the UK would be the sick man of Europe over the next two years – with the slowest growth of any country across the Continent. Speaking from a visit to a Fuller’s brewery, Chancellor Philip Hammond insisted the figures were “proof of the underlying strength in our economy”. He said: “We are building an economy that works for everyone. Now our focus is on locking in this progress and ensuring people’s wages continue to rise.” But … [Read more...] about Britain’s economy grew THREE TIMES faster than the Eurozone — despite ‘worrying slide in business investment’
40 years after opening, resilient local business Daniel Office Products keeps on chugging
By Marialuisa Rincon, Staff writer Published 3:15 pm CST, Friday, November 9, 2018 Daniel Office Products got its start in 1978, shortly after President Bob Daniel’s parents, Raymond and Winona, moved to Montgomery County from west Texas to return to Raymond’s Conroe roots. Daniel Office Products got its start in 1978, shortly after President Bob Daniel’s parents, Raymond and Winona, moved to Montgomery County from west Texas to return to Raymond’s Conroe roots. Photo: Photographed By Marialuisa Rincon Daniel Office Products pioneered “stockless inventory,” a business plan designed to reduce overhead by founders Raymond and Winona Daniel. Daniel Office Products pioneered “stockless inventory,” a business plan designed to reduce overhead by founders Raymond and Winona Daniel. Photo: Photographed By … [Read more...] about 40 years after opening, resilient local business Daniel Office Products keeps on chugging
ROBERT BASTONG: From Switzerland to America: Pleasure doing business with you
By Robert Bastong, Guest columnist Published 8:00 am CST, Friday, November 9, 2018 Switzerland has fewer residents than New York City. Yet it’s America’s seventh largest foreign investor. Swiss companies have poured a cumulative $224 billion into the U.S. economy, eclipsing France and Italy, global behemoths China and India, and even NAFTA-partner Mexico. Some of America’s largest employers — including pharmaceutical powerhouse Novartis and food and beverage conglomerate Nestle — are Swiss. And many are ramping up U.S. operations. This spring, Swiss packaging manufacturer Neopac announced plans to build a new facility in North Carolina. The $30 million investment will create over 40 jobs. Why are companies from this tiny European nation seeking out American consumers and workers? Because the United States remains the most lucrative market in the world — and a great place to do business. In the current climate with the ongoing threat … [Read more...] about ROBERT BASTONG: From Switzerland to America: Pleasure doing business with you
Northern Ireland roads to close for Derry Girls filming despite business objections
Northern Ireland roads to close for Derry Girls filming despite business objections BelfastTelegraph.co.uk One of Londonderry's main streets is to be closed for the filming of hit Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls despite objections from business owners objecting. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-roads-to-close-for-derry-girls-filming-despite-business-objections-37510920.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37246633.ece/442b8/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-08-24_new_43527358_I1.JPG Email One of Londonderry's main streets is to be closed for the filming of hit Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls despite objections from business owners objecting. There will be a temporary road closure on Abercorn Road on November 14, and Shipquay Street and Shipquay Place - one of the main thoroughfares in the city - on November 15 and 16. The first series of Derry Girls was broadcast earlier this year, drawing millions of viewers, widespread … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland roads to close for Derry Girls filming despite business objections