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Global engineering group swoops for fast-growing Bristol engineering consultancy

May 3, 2024
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Global engineering group swoops for fast-growing Bristol engineering consultancy

Bristol-based engineering design consultancy Hydrock, which has grown rapidly through a string of acquisitions in recent years, has itself been snapped up by a global leader in its sector. Hydrock, which employs more than 950 people across its 22 UK offices, is the third acquisition this year for new...

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£1m investment for pioneering Bristol firm on a mission to improve home heating systems

May 3, 2024
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£1m investment for pioneering Bristol firm on a mission to improve home heating systems

A Bristol start-up looking to revolutionise how homes are heated has raised almost £1m to further develop its air source heat pump technology, Nusku was formed in 2022 after founder Russell Murchie, who was working at Dyson at the time, was chatting with friends about why heat pumps were...

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Plea to Bristol’s male-dominated firms to help city gain title of UK capital of gender equality

May 1, 2024
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Plea to Bristol’s male-dominated firms to help city gain title of UK capital of gender equality

Businesses in traditionally male industries such as engineering and manufacturing are being urged to back efforts to help make Bristol the UK’s first gender equal city. The call has come from Bristol Women in Business Charter, which has signed up 45 organisations represents more than a fifth of Bristol’s...

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Stronger sales and profits forecast by region’s firms as lower inflation sparks big rise in confidence

May 1, 2024
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Stronger sales and profits forecast by region’s firms as lower inflation sparks big rise in confidence

Business optimism is increasing rapidly in the South West as lower inflation is expected to trigger strong sales and profits growth, two new survey show. Confidence among the region’s firms has surged over the past six months at more than three times its usual rate, according to the latest...

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Get set for some welcome changes to audit rules, Albert Goodman tells Bristol’s small businesses owners

April 30, 2024
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Get set for some welcome changes to audit rules, Albert Goodman tells Bristol’s small businesses owners

Experts at regional accountancy firm Albert Goodman are urging small businesses to get ready to take advantage of upcoming changes in auditing regulations. The firm, which has an office in the Bristol, is recommending that bosses make the most of new regulations that will streamline and simplify reporting obligations.  ...

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Directors’ ‘pre-pack’ deal saves jobs at Bristol print firm following collapse of two major customers

April 26, 2024
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Directors’ ‘pre-pack’ deal saves jobs at Bristol print firm following collapse of two major customers

One of the UK’s largest specialist printing firms, Bristol-based Folio Print Finishing, has been rescued by its directors in a deal that has secured the jobs of all its 40 employees. David Robshaw and Andrew Bird bought the business in a pre-pack deal after it was forced into administration...

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Pioneering approach to helping firms trade overseas lands Business West top international award

April 24, 2024
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Pioneering approach to helping firms trade overseas lands Business West top international award

The international trade team at regional business organisation Business West has been recognised in a major awards scheme for its use of digital innovation. The 21-strong team of trade specialists, which helps firms across the UK growth through successful overseas trading, has become known over recent years for consistently...

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Bristol Business Blog: Dan Peacey, regional sales manager, Grundon. Business benefits of food recycling

April 23, 2024
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Bristol Business Blog: Dan Peacey, regional sales manager, Grundon. Business benefits of food recycling

Last year the government announced new recycling legislation called Simpler Recycling. As a result, all UK businesses will have to have a dedicated food waste collection from 31 March next year. Microbusinesses will have until two years later to implement the changes. In addition, Stop Food Waste Day took...

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Albert Goodman and Clarke Willmott advise on cross-border furniture firms’ investment deal

April 23, 2024
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Albert Goodman and Clarke Willmott advise on cross-border furniture firms’ investment deal

Somerset-headquartered international furniture brand Modus has secured investment from a Canadian manufacturer with the help of regional accountants Albert Goodman and law firm Clarke Willmott. The strategic partnership with Teknion supports Modus’ international growth plans while also expanding Teknion’s portfolio of social and collaborative products.  Established in 2000 by...

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Bristol workshop will show how to make the most of a King’s Awards for Enterprise application

April 19, 2024
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Bristol workshop will show how to make the most of a King’s Awards for Enterprise application

Ambitious Bristol firms are being invited to join a free workshop in the city next week to learn more about how they can enter the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise scheme. The event, on Monday 22 April, will offer advice on how to apply along with tips on how...

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£1.3m expansion for transformative investment scheme on a mission to empower Bristol’s social enterprises

April 15, 2024
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£1.3m expansion for transformative investment scheme on a mission to empower Bristol’s social enterprises

An investment programme that has already injected £2.5m into more than 100 Bristol social enterprises is to launch a second transformative round of funding and support to help more businesses in the sector. The additional £1.3m will help the firms become stronger and more sustainable through bespoke investment packages...

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Businesses urged to come to the aid of Bristol refugee charity in race for more space as demand soars

April 15, 2024
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Businesses urged to come to the aid of Bristol refugee charity in race for more space as demand soars

A grassroots refugee charity in Bristol is calling on businesses in the city to help it find a new home for the work it does supporting more than 5,000 displaced and vulnerable people. Aid Box Community (ABC) was founded nine years ago in response to the global refugee crisis....

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Cross-firm team from Ashfords advises UK company’s owners in marine technology sector deal

April 15, 2024
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Cross-firm team from Ashfords advises UK company’s owners in marine technology sector deal

A multidisciplinary team of lawyers from Ashfords has worked on the sale of a long-running UK marine technology business to a major US-owned industrial group. Ashfords, which has an office in Bristol, advised the shareholders of Devon-based Valeport on its takeover by a subsidiary of California-headquartered Teledyne Technologies Incorporated....

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