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STANTA now has solar power!
STANTA Business Centre commenced a major project in the Summer to fit solar panels to its roof. Over 100 panels have been installed on the roof of the building. It is anticipated that the project will reduce CO2 emissions by 10,436 kg per annum. Commenting on the project STANTA Executive Director Stephen Bedford said: “We […]
Corker Cars grows from strength to strength
Established in 2017, Corker Cars was founded by directors Mudassar (Max) and Anwar Jalil. Max had prior experience in the taxi industry, having worked for a now-defunct firm in his youth. Like many towns and cities across England, St Albans has a competitive taxi market. With long-established companies and the arrival of Uber, standing out […]
Martin Wade, Founding Director of STANTA Passes Away
We are saddened by the passing of Martin Wade, Founding Director of STANTA. Martin served for many years until his departure in 2010. His funeral will take place on 1 August at 1.45pm in the High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden and afterwards at the local cricket club. Our condolences to his wife Janet and family. […]
Techne is celebrating its 9th birthday, to mark this we interviewed Techne’s MD
Techne Solutions Ltd was established in 2016 and is jointly owned by John Bergman, Gordon Coleclough and Morgan Perkins. Initially the business was run from home until after a couple of years Techne decided to base their operations at STANTA. John used to run a serviced office group in London so knew what he was […]
Mental health, startups and why walking might be a smart idea
Running a business—especially one that’s new, small, or just deeply personal—is one of the most exciting, creative, and occasionally (or should that be often?) overwhelming things a person can do. You’re juggling ideas, invoices, ambitions, and anxieties. You’re building something meaningful, but often doing it in isolation. While you might have a strategy for your […]
Setting up a cost effective website
Once you have your business set up and your business plan detailed, one of your first priorities is often how you are going to market yourself. This may seen daunting but with tools like Wix, setting up a website needn’t be an expensive or time-consuming undertaking. Wix is a useful tool for small businesses as […]
AI for marketing: finding the customers who actually need you
Are you sure you know who you’re talking to in your marketing? Many businesses think they do. They might have a rough idea, – age range, location, industry. But broad guesses often lead to messages that don’t really land. Your audience isn’t just “small businesses” or “working parents.” It’s more specific than that. And if […]
How to choose the right social media platforms for your business
Selecting the relevant social media platforms is crucial for your business to maximise your online presence. Focusing efforts on the platforms that align with your business objectives and target audience will support better results. What is your business model? Your business model significantly influences social media platform choice. Business-to-business (B2B) companies often find LinkedIn, X […]
Small business opportunities and challenges – get ready for 2025
As we welcome the New Year many small businesses will be wondering what we have in store in the months to come. Internationally the picture is at best fluid, with a new protectionist US president likely to change trading relationships, sustained conflict in various parts of the world and the need to change course on […]
Business success stories: Vitalijus Glotovas, All in One Merchandise
At STANTA we have the privilege of working with a variety of businesses, which are all following their own unique journeys. It’s always a joy to witness their growth and success. Recently, we spoke with Vitalijus Glotovas, the dynamic force behind All In One Merchandise USA, a promotional products distributor based in Florida USA, with […]
Business success stories: Lisa Sinnott, St Paws Training Academy
Recently, we had the pleasure of talking to Lisa Sinnott, Owner of St Paws Training Academy, to find out how her business has been doing in the last few years. Why did you approach STANTA for business advice? I first approached STANTA in 2016 when I set up my first business, a dog walking business. […]
