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Find out what’s happening from OxLEP Business, including updates on our latest projects, events and activities.

OxLEP Business’ Events Diary
OxLEP Business offers a packed calendar of expert-led events, from AI integration to sales training, designed to provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and practical support for businesses of all sizes.

West Oxfordshire and Cherwell district business owners urged to ‘love your business’ this February – ahead of free business support programme deadline
The Cherwell and West Oxfordshire Business SPARK and Accelerator programmes offer a range of business support to help aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own successful businesses, and for existing businesses to grow.

Exploring AI Adoption Across UK Businesses: Trends and Opportunities
Ethical persuasion is key to business success, enhancing customer loyalty, negotiations, and leadership. Mark Brown’s “Science of Persuasion in Business” events will teach leaders how to apply these strategies effectively.

The Science of Ethical Persuasion in Business
Ethical persuasion is key to business success, enhancing customer loyalty, negotiations, and leadership. Mark Brown’s “Science of Persuasion in Business” events will teach leaders how to apply these strategies effectively.

Recruiting Smarter in 2025: Tips for Businesses in Oxfordshire
Discover expert insights from Ben Thompson on how businesses in Oxfordshire—and beyond—can level up their hiring strategies for the future.

How Businesses in Cherwell and West Oxfordshire Can Prepare for Success in 2025
The new year offers a fresh start for businesses to strategise, grow, and adapt to market challenges. For businesses in Cherwell and West Oxfordshire, 2025 brings a range of tailored workshops and events designed to equip you with the skills and insights necessary for success. Here’s how you can leverage these opportunities to ensure your business is ready for the year ahead.

Start Strong: Strategies to Kick Off 2025 and Keep Your Business Momentum Going All Year
Leadership is the driving force behind business success, and enhancing your leadership capabilities can lead to innovation, growth, and sustained momentum throughout the year. Here’s how you can ‘start strong’ in 2025 by participating in key leadership events and workshops in Oxfordshire.

How Businesses Can Beat the ‘Winter Slump’ with OxLEP Business Events
While the festive period can lead to a rush of revenue in some industries, winter more generally can be a challenging period for some businesses, as colder weather and seasonal downturns often lead to reduced activity and lower profits. Businesses in Oxfordshire have an invaluable resource in OxLEP Business, which provides an array of events and support services to help companies thrive even in the quieter months. Here’s how you can leverage these opportunities to ensure your business stays on track.

Get your Business MOJO Back in 2025 with free business coaching
OxLEP Business is offering all businesses in West Oxfordshire and Cherwell up to 30 hours of business advice, peer support, mentoring and coaching for the first few months of 2025 to get your business MOJO back.

OxLEP highlights its major impact in Oxfordshire via latest report, including hundreds of businesses supported and millions of pounds-worth of levy retained for the county
The OxLEP West Oxfordshire Business Accelerator Programme offers tailored support, expert mentorship, and growth-focused workshops to help SMEs in Oxfordshire’s Cherwell District innovate, expand, and succeed in a competitive market.