Electric cars can now drive between Bristol and Exeter without fear of running out of power after Ecotricity opened a new charging point on the M5 at Sedgemoor services – as part of the world’s first national charging network. The “Electric Highway” now has charging points at Welcome Break...
Bristol-based chartered accountants Whyatt Pakeman Partners have appointed Tracy Hall, a former partner with a Top-10 firm, as a new associate. Tracy entered the profession straight from university in 1983, working in the accounts and audit department of a small Brighton firm. Following a move to Bristol she joined the tax department...
Smith & Williamson, Bristol, is hosting a finance director briefing between 8.00am – 10.30am on 11 October at its Portwall Place offices. This briefing will provide finance directors and their teams with an overview of the most important and relevant developments in financial reporting and a selection of other...
Bristol law firm, Clarke Willmot, has appointed Tim Ryan to spearhead its commercial law practice. Ryan brings an impressive track record in commercial law, having acted on a broad range of commercial matters, including for leading organisations across the media, sports and leisure sectors. This has included advising on the...
Accountancy and financial services firm Smith & Williamson has promoted three of its Bristol-based senior employees following sustained periods of success. Martyn Fraser and Paul Tucker have are appointed to the role of director while Paul Waller has been promoted to associate director. Martyn has extensive experience of...
Engineering contractors MCS has moved into new premises in Yate as part of its continuing expansion following its acquisition of Chipping Sodbury Glass. The relocation to the Alpha Centre in Armstrong Way, Yate, which was arranged by commercial property specialists Colliers International, has enabled both companies to improve efficiency...
Essential advice on employment law changes at free seminar Recent changes in employment legislation will be explained at a free seminar taking place next Tuesday. The event is hosted by Mangotsfield-based chartered accountancy firm Copson Grandfield and among the speakers will be Gregg Latcham partner John Dalby, who heads the...
Local businesses are being given the opportunity to raise their profile with a unique opportunity – sponsoring Bristol’s roller derby league. Roller derby is a fast, full-contact, women-only sport played on quad skates. It combines athleticism – players train for up to eight hours per week – with a...
The South West office of PKF Accountants & business advisers has promoted Laura Shaw to partner. Laura has been a director of corporate finance for four years and has led the team providing lead advisory and transaction services to vendors and purchasers. On becoming a partner, Laura said: “I...
Tax inspectors will deploy sophisticated internet software to root-out e-marketplace dealers in the South West who have failed to pay the right tax. This latest HMRC campaign is also targeting VAT defaulters and private tutors, warn Smith & Williamson (formerly Solomon Hare). HMRC will use cutting-edge software, ‘web robot’,...
Bristol-based communications and design agency Proctor and Stevenson has been granted a UK patent for its marketing automation technology, Intimis. This allows users to track and retarget customers without the need for software installation or cookies. The company says this is a unique approach in the market and provides...
Boston Tea Party, the Bristol-based coffee shop chain launched by serial entrepreneur Giles Clarke, has opened its ninth outlet. The group, which started in 1996, has restored and renovated the 700-year-old Grade I-listed former George Inn in Salisbury, creating 20 jobs. Managing director Sam Roberts said: "We are thrilled...
Bristol’s Temple Quarter is already reaping benefits from this month's decision to grant it Enterprise Zone status, according to property agents. Commercial property specialist Simon Price says inquiries for space in award-winning waterfront office building The West Wing off Avon Street have increased since the news was announced. “There...
