Billed as a business book for people who don't read business books, 'It's All Changed' is a great guide to growing your business. So who better to write the foreword than our very own David Ramsden, thebestof Bolton's chief talent scout.

Bolton College is expanding its apprenticeship scheme for IT students, as a result of growing demand from local employers.

It's no longer a man's World. Today sees a number of women in powerful and influential positions, no where more obvious than in business. March 8th is International Women's Day, when these women are celebrated.

Britain's biggest climate change campaign takes place between the 4th - 10th March, and the people of Bolton are being encouraged to get involved in Climate Change Week by BHE Renewables.

The sixth annual National Apprenticeship Week takes place between 11th and 15th March and is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, business and the economy. Alliance Learning, Bolton, will be taking part, holding their Open Evening on the 12th March.

Aspiration Blinds recognise that child safety is an important issue for anyone when furnishing their home. This is why the Bolton-based business has taken its responsibility one step further by becoming an active member of the 'Make It Safe' campaign, in association with the British Blinds and Shutter Association.

Making a will is not as simple as it was five years ago. Unfortunately, many people fail to keep their wishes up to date, and problems arise after they have departed. AFG LAW want to help the people of Bolton to avoid this, and are offering free will reviews.

Now more than ever, the importance of the local butcher is becoming clear, and Barrons Of Beef is one of the best in Bolton. Pay them a visit for National Butchers Week (4th - 10th March). You'll only get horse at Barrons if you ask for it.

Robin Hills, operator of EI4Change in Bolton, has made his proposition to employees and business owners even better by gaining further accreditation, enabling him to use the EQ-i 2.0 and EQ-i 360 assessments.

The inaugural Flame Awards took place at the end of January, and local charity The Jennifer Charity were big winners on the evening, taking home the "Hero In The Community" award.