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2 months ago | 
business-live.co.uk | Christopher Jones |Chris Jones
Two of the biggest names in the global cruise industry have announced their relocation to Woking, Surrey, from their previous UK and Ireland base. The decision by MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys is a reflection of the companies' ongoing expansion and their commitment to the UK and Ireland's cruise market. The cruise lines hope that their new headquarters will provide a platform for further growth, with several exciting opportunities set to launch this year.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
mgmagazine.com | Christopher Jones
Nearly every election over the past decade has changed the landscape for the cannabis industry, and 2024’s was no exception. Whether a second Trump administration bodes well for the industry is anyone’s guess at this point, but reading between the lines there is reason to believe the next four years could produce some positive outcomes for the market and cannabis investors.
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
mgmagazine.com | Christopher Jones
Of all the challenges companies face in the competitive United States market, building brand allegiance is one of the most daunting. Consumers, both new-to-the-plant and experienced, can be a fickle crowd. As a result, very few brands have a dedicated following. Tight marketing budgets and limited advertising opportunities make building a following even more challenging. But for brands that have cracked the code and carved out a loyal customer base, life is good. RAW rolling papers is one such brand.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
mgmagazine.com | Christopher Jones
Only a few years ago, financial services were a rare luxury for cannabis companies in the United States. Few were able to secure even a basic bank account, and those that could find an institution willing to take the risk of working with a business that trafficks in federally illegal goods faced compliance hurdles and exorbitant service fees. Even when companies secured banking relationships, many experienced sudden account closures for reasons that often weren’t explained well, if at all.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
chroniclelive.co.uk | Christopher Jones |Chris Jones
Businesses and organisations know that the accounts payable process can be frustrating, time-consuming, labour-intensive and vulnerable to human error. Whatever sector you are in - telecoms, IT, technology, manufacturing, wholesale, professional services, education, healthcare, public sector, and the list goes on - suppliers need to be paid accurately and on time.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
mgmagazine.com | Christopher Jones
New York took longer than expected to give a thumbs up to legalized adult use, but when the state finally got its program off the ground in 2022, operators on the East coast were optimistic legalization in the Empire State would be a catalyst for dramatic growth in the region. It didn’t quite work out that way, partly due to licensing delays but mostly because a thriving illicit market put legal operators at a disadvantage from the start.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
tandfonline.com | Cecilia Arfvidsson |David Van Bedaf |Christopher Jones |Jens Sigh
ABSTRACTIn this manuscript, we summarize the discussions and key messages from developed in the e-environment team of the European Bioanalysis forum, which were the basis of a subsequent workshop on cloud applications in a regulated bioanalysis lab environment, hosted by the European Bioanalysis Forum e-environment team at their 16th Open Symposium in Barcelona, Spain in November 2023.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
mgmagazine.com | Christopher Jones
In most industries, companies in Europe and the United States see eye to eye and have an interdependent relationship. In the brief history of the cannabis industry, however, this has not been the case. While the U.S. recreational market has grown steadily over the past decade, European countries have taken a much slower and more methodical approach heavily focused on medical programs, public safety, and inhibiting the illicit market.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
somersetlive.co.uk | Christopher Jones
Are you dreaming of creating your forever home? Whether you’ve always wanted to self-build or you’re already mid-renovation, you need to visit the South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show on November 16-17, 2024. You’ll find the advice, products, and inspiration you need to transform your home – all under one roof. Taking place at Bath & West Showground, the event offers a jam-packed schedule of live seminars, one-to-one advice sessions with industry experts and thousands of products to explore.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
lincolnshirelive.co.uk | Christopher Jones
Travelling by bus after dark in Lincolnshire has just got a little easier, following the announcement by Stagecoach East Midlands of several improvements to its Lincoln late night services. The company says that this is part of its plan for the whole of the East Midlands, aiming to improve routes, punctuality, and travel options for everyone in the region.
