Professional services firm PwC has launched its annual West of England Business of the Year Awards – widely regarded as the region’s most prestigious. Now in their 29th year, the eagerly-contested awards attract the cream of the region’s firms with a winners’ roll-call reading like a who’s who of...
Business owners in the South West have the worst work-life balance in the UK and are among the most likely to lose their motivation, a new study has revealed. This often impacts on relationships with their partners, families and social life, while money worries and responsibility to their staff...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, has welcomed the focus on skills in the government’s new industrial strategy – but fears that the West of England would again miss out when it comes to funding. Prime Minister Theresa May launched the long-awaited strategy and its associated green paper...
Bristol business owners are to be shown how to promote their goods and services effectively through social media at two workshops being staged by BRAVE Enterprise, the city-based independent business support organisation. It is running the practical half-day courses – Using Social Media and Introduction to Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) –...
Bristol firms should hope for the best but plan for the worst, according to the region’s largest business organisation following Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech this week outlining her plans for Brexit. Business West, which runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Initiative, said while the landmark speech gave some...
Bristol-based R&D tax credit consultancy ForrestBrown is forecasting further expansion this year having grown its turnover by more than 100% in 2016 and doubled its staffing by taking on 19 more staff. The Clifton firm, launched by managing director Simon Brown in 2013, also opened its first London office...
Businesses are at risk of having black marks against their credit profile because of Companies House delays in processing filed documents and accounts, according to accountancy firm Bishop Fleming. The firm, which has its largest office in Bristol, is warning that a backlog of up to a fortnight in...
Bristol firms with links to China – or those wishing to explore them – are being invited to welcome in the Year of the Rooster at a special Chinese New Year celebration banquet in the city next month. The gala banquet is being stage by the Bristol and West...
Bristol firms that put ethical responsibilities at the heart of their business are being urged to enter the South West Fairtrade Business Awards. Now in their fifth year, the coveted awards champion businesses that demonstrate commitment to using and promoting fairtrade and supporting fair and ethical business practices. Bristol...
Bristol firms are being encouraged by the city council’s public health team to help staff stay off the booze this month and support Alcohol Concern’s annual Dry January campaign. Support on offer for businesses from the public health team includes informative lunchtime talks as well as training to support...
Bristol business support organisation BRAVE Enterprise is launching a Planning for Business Growth event for local entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level. The half-day session – at the Coach House, 2 Upper York Street, Bristol, on January 24 – is for existing business owners...
Confidence among South West businesses has surged as the fall in sterling opens up new export opportunities, according to a a new survey. The bounce back in optimism in the region – the second strongest across the UK – is in marked contrast to the position last September when South West...
More firms across the South West are unlocking growth funding by claiming research and development (R&D) tax relief, according to new figures. But the region still lags many other parts of the UK in accessing what is widely viewed as a key way of boosting innovation. Latest figures from HMRC...
