Creative/Media

Event: ICON webinar will give the lowdown on selling a tech business in a time of crisis

January 29, 2021
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Event: ICON webinar will give the lowdown on selling a tech business in a time of crisis

Some of the tech sector’s top dealmakers, including the UK’s busiest acquirer and the Bristol-based entrepreneur who sold his start-up to Twitter, are to give tips on how to successfully exit a business at webinar next week. Hosted by Bristol-based tech-focused investment bank ICON Corporate Finance, it will also...

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Gloomy South West firms see no short-term relief from Covid-19 but vaccine roll-out lifts spirits of some

January 29, 2021
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Gloomy South West firms see no short-term relief from Covid-19 but vaccine roll-out lifts spirits of some

Business confidence among South West firms has slumped to the lowest in England as the latest lockdown pushes sales down further and puts more pressure on staffing levels. Just 11% for businesses in the region expect trading levels to have returned to pre-pandemic levels by this time next year...

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Networking event will look at key issues for Bristol’s black-owned businesses

January 29, 2021
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Networking event will look at key issues for Bristol’s black-owned businesses

Black-owned Bristol businesses will be encouraged to create connections that will help them to start up, grow, adapt and thrive in a free online event hosted by Lloyds Banking Group. The event, which is being supported by Bristol West MP Thangam Debbonaire, pictured, will bring together Black business owners...

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Bristol businesses to get more help on road to post-Covid recovery in new WECA campaign

January 28, 2021
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Bristol businesses to get more help on road to post-Covid recovery in new WECA campaign

A campaign to help Bristol businesses recover from the impact coronavirus by connecting them with essential support and guidance has been launched by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Called Together West of England, the campaign is part of a plan for a long-term, post-Covid recovery drawn up...

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Bristol Business Blog: Tim Close, insolvency partner, Milsted Langdon. Businesses must seek help now if they fear insolvency

January 24, 2021
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Bristol Business Blog: Tim Close, insolvency partner, Milsted Langdon. Businesses must seek help now if they fear insolvency

Recently released research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has indicated that as many as 250,000 small businesses could collapse in the next 12 months. Whilst many businesses affected by the latest national lockdown are receiving assistance via the various government financial support measures, such as the furlough...

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Former iconic Bristol music venue to get sound future as creative college events space

January 22, 2021
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Former iconic Bristol music venue to get sound future as creative college events space

Legendary Bristol music venue Bierkeller, which closed three years ago, is to be given a new lease of life as a creative industries college. Independent college group Access Creative College (ACC) is to resurrect the All Saints Street building as a £4.5m state-of-the-art events and education space – phase...

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Mr B & Friends’ rebranding turns up the WOW for animation software firm Sparkol

January 22, 2021
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Mr B & Friends’ rebranding turns up the WOW for animation software firm Sparkol

Sparkol, the Bristol-based specialist software firm, has unveiled its new branding created by city-based marketing agency Mr B & Friends. Sparkol appointed Mr B & Friends to use its expertise to increase its marketing effectiveness while retaining its well-established product brands as part of its portfolio.  Sparkol, which was...

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St George’s CEO to join Quartet Community Foundation as it steps up Covid-related support

January 22, 2021
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St George’s CEO to join Quartet Community Foundation as it steps up Covid-related support

Quartet, the community foundation covering Bristol and the West of England, has appointed Suzanne Rolt as its new CEO. Suzanne, pictured, has nearly 15 years’ experience in charity leadership, having led Bristol’s iconic music venue St George’s as director and CEO since 2006.  She will join Quartet as it...

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Bristol Business Blog: Claire Burden and Tim Sloggett, Smith & Williamson turnaround and rescue experts. Get match fit for 2021

January 21, 2021
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It has been great to see many businesses adapt and thrive throughout the pandemic, while for those facing ongoing uncertainty and challenges, the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccines now provides some welcome light at the end of the tunnel. However, the future still remains uncertain for many. These businesses...

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Business West calls on government to act now and extend business rates relief for struggling firms

January 21, 2021
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Business West calls on government to act now and extend business rates relief for struggling firms

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to extend business rates relief beyond its March 31 cut-off point to avoid further pressure on firms struggling from lockdown restrictions. The call has come from Business West, the region’s largest business group and the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce.  Businesses in...

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UK post-Brexit trading rules with the EU are complicated, so get advice now, firms are urged

January 19, 2021
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UK post-Brexit trading rules with the EU are complicated, so get advice now, firms are urged

Bristol firms struggling with post-Brexit trade complications are being urged to get expert advice and support by Business West, the region’s largest business organisation. With the UK now outside of the European Union as of December 31, businesses must adhere to new rules and regulations when trading with the EU. ...

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Business club launched by Children’s Hospice South West to bring in much-needed funds

January 19, 2021
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Business club launched by Children’s Hospice South West to bring in much-needed funds

Children’s Hospice South West is aiming to get 100 companies from across the region to sign up to its new a business club. The initiative has been launched by the charity to mark its  30th anniversary this year – which comes as it faces a huge funding challenge.  Each...

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Bristol property developer Gavin Bridge promises to ‘challenge the status quo’ with his new business

January 15, 2021
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Bristol property developer Gavin Bridge promises to ‘challenge the status quo’ with his new business

A major regeneration project on the edge of Bristol city centre will become a testbed for new ways of creating sustainable communities and affordable housing, according to property developer Gavin Bridge. Gavin, pictured, who launched his own business this month, believes Bristol needs to address its new home provision...

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