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General manager of Bristol innovation hub Engine Shed takes up new role as its director

February 2, 2023
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General manager of Bristol innovation hub Engine Shed takes up new role as its director

Bristol’s Engine Shed enterprise and innovation hub has appointed Mike Paton as its new director. Mike, pictured, has extensive knowledge of the University of Bristol-owned Engine Shed, having overseen its operations and finance as general manager since 2021.  He is also programme manager for the University of Bristol’s quantum...

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Series of surveys point to gloomy outlook for South West firms as trading conditions remain tough

January 27, 2023
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Series of surveys point to gloomy outlook for South West firms as trading conditions remain tough

Confidence among the South West’s small businesses has plunged to the lowest level since the country emerged from Covid lockdowns, according to a new survey. The latest quarterly confidence report from the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) reveals that fears of inflation, falling consumer demand and the general cost...

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Bristol maritime intelligence security firm charts new course following takeover by major group

January 27, 2023
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Bristol maritime intelligence security firm charts new course following takeover by major group

A Bristol-based tech firm founded by two former defence intelligence officers has been acquired by a business behind some the most technically advanced data and communications systems used by governments. Geollect, which was launched in 2017 by Cate Gwilliam, who worked with the US National Geospatial Agency, and Richard...

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Hydrock accelerates growth by snapping up motorsport and live music monitoring specialist

January 27, 2023
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Hydrock accelerates growth by snapping up motorsport and live music monitoring specialist

Bristol-based engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy Hydrock has taken over a sensor technology specialist in its third acquisition of the past 12 months. SPLtrack, which was founded in 2013, describes itself as an ideas factory that challenges convention. Its clients include Silverstone, the home of the British Grand...

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Business rivals to test their brains and brawn in support of Bristol Bears Community Foundation

January 27, 2023
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Business rivals to test their brains and brawn in support of Bristol Bears Community Foundation

Teams from across the Bristol’s business community will swap the workplace for the rugby field to try to raise money for Bristol Bears Community Foundation. Staff from the Foundation – which supports communities across in the South West through programmes tackling education, participation, health, and inclusion – have teamed...

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Milsted Langdon warns firms not to halt their Making Tax Digital preparations, despite another delay

January 9, 2023
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Milsted Langdon warns firms not to halt their Making Tax Digital preparations, despite another delay

Businesses are being encouraged by regional accountancy firm Milsted Langdon to carry on preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax in spite of the announcement of a two-year delay. Milsted Langdon, which has five offices – including one in Bristol – said the further changes to the...

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Experienced sales and marketing director takes up membership role at Business West

January 9, 2023
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Experienced sales and marketing director takes up membership role at Business West

Business West, the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce, has appointed Emma Carter as its new membership director. Emma, pictured, started work at 16 after the Thames Valley Chambers of Commerce visited her school to talk about modern apprenticeships.  At 18 she was selling memberships for the chamber and...

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Buoyant South West firms shrug off the economic gloom to enter 2023 on a confident note

January 6, 2023
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Buoyant South West firms shrug off the economic gloom to enter 2023 on a confident note

Confidence among South West businesses continued to rise in December after a surprise recovery the previous month – with firms ending the year in a rare upbeat mood. The latest monthly Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking reveals firms reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 15 percentage points at 34%.  Taken...

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This year will be tough – but we need to stress the positives of our powerful region, says Business West

January 4, 2023
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This year will be tough – but we need to stress the positives of our powerful region, says Business West

The boss of the South West’s largest business group has urged firms to ‘stay positive’ this year in the face of huge challenges. Phil Smith, managing director of Business West – which runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce – also said companies could benefit in 2023 by being based in...

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Bristol Business Blog: Tips on a greener office. Daniel Peacey, regional sales manager, Grundon

December 19, 2022
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Bristol Business Blog: Tips on a greener office. Daniel Peacey, regional sales manager, Grundon

Improving environmental credentials isn’t just good for the planet – employees increasingly expect it from their employers too. Most of us recognise the important of going green through recycling and better energy use. And if concern for the planet isn’t enough to affect your business, then perhaps employee expectations...

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£9m contract for Bristol jet firm to help get new Global Combat Air Programme off the ground

December 16, 2022
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£9m contract for Bristol jet firm to help get new Global Combat Air Programme off the ground

Bristol-based military jet developer AERALIS has been awarded a £9m contract by the Ministry of Defence to use its pioneering digital engineering support services on the next generation of fighter jets. The contract, under the new Global Combat Air Programme, will allow the MoD to access information that AERALIS...

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Confidence in UK’s economic prospects hits rock bottom as firms prepare for bleak winter

December 16, 2022
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Confidence in UK’s economic prospects hits rock bottom as firms prepare for bleak winter

Businesses in the West of England are now far more concerned about their prospects than they were at the height of the pandemic, while an all-time low of just 6% have confidence in the UK’s economic outlook. Three quarters of companies taking part in the latest quarterly economic survey...

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New team boosts mental health offering at The H&S Dept as demand continues to soar

December 15, 2022
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New team boosts mental health offering at The H&S Dept as demand continues to soar

Mental health expert Jennifer Burke has joined a new team at the top of outsourced small and medium-sized business adviser The Health & Safety (The H&S) Dept. Jennifer has worked in mental health for more than a decade, first in family support then personal coaching and cadet training. She is...

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