Firms supporting fair and ethical business practices have just over three weeks to enter the coveted South West Fairtrade Business Awards. The unique awards – now in their fourth year – champion firms that put ethical responsibilities at the heart of their business. Last year 76 businesses from across...
Lloyds Bank has bolstered its asset-based lending offering to mid-market South West firms with the appointment of Kelly Henney as director, business development. Kelly, pictured, joins the bank’s global transaction banking division after 16 years at RBS, where she originated and completed new business opportunities for ambitious small and...
Restructuring and insolvency advisory firm Quantuma has further expanded its Bristol team with the appointment of Shaun Healey as senior administrator. Shaun, pictured, has more than 30 years’ experience in the insolvency profession, mainly with accountants Grant Thornton, where he spent nearly 27 years working on administrations, receiverships, creditors’...
Long-standing Bristol accountants Whyatt Pakeman have been acquired by West of England firm Bishop Fleming in a move that creates the city’s largest independent accountancy office. Roger Pimblett, one of Whyatt Pakeman’s three partners, and 13 staff have relocated to Bishop Fleming’s Bristol office in Queen Square – taking...
Bristol Business News wishes its readers, subscribers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. We will continue to provide the city’s most authoritative business news, information and analysis throughout the festive period. Our next weekly Bristol Business News e-bulletin will be published on Friday,...
Bristol Business News is to launch GAMECHANGERS – a unique and highly innovative project to identify the 50 individuals shaping the future of Bristol’s economy. These inspirational people are helping make Bristol the UK’s most exciting city through their innovation, enterprise and creativity. Some will be well known, others...
Many thousands of people who owe extra tax can effectively ask the taxman to spread the cost – interest free – over 12 months provided they file their online return by December 30. According to experts at accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson, many of those...
Bristol’s Engine Shed innovation hub celebrates its two-year anniversary by inviting guests to the launch of Boxworks, a custom-designed workspace in 20 re-imagined shipping containers for the creative, digital and hi-tech industries. Boxworks expands the Engine Shed by 30% – enough space for around 120 entrepreneurs – and will provide much-needed...
Some of Bristol’s top employers have taken part in a day-long ‘Seeing is Believing’ visit designed to show them first-hand the key role businesses in the city can play to support people who face barriers into employment. Creating meaningful employment is one of the most significant ways that businesses contribute...
Partnerships between schools and businesses, a key issue for firms across Bristol, can have significant benefits, according to the results of a national survey of education chiefs and company bosses. Some 3,500 teaching staff and business leaders took part in the research run by the British Chambers of Commerce...
Accountancy firm EY plans to almost double the size of its South West & Wales financial services practice next year as it targets the key sector for further expansion. The regional financial services team has already grown by nearly 70% over the past year and now employs 80 people...
BRAVE Enterprise, the independent, not-for-profit business advice organisation based in Bristol, stages a comprehensive programme of training courses and workshops. Promote your business with PR Presenter: Paul Mullins Date: Thursday February 11 Time: 10am – 1pm Cost: £42 (inc VAT) per workshop This workshop is for anyone who wants...
Triodos Bank has bought its showpiece Bristol head office for £11m in a move the ethical lender says demonstrates its long-term commitment to the city. Triodos moved into the 30,500 sq ft Grade A office building in Deanery Road in February 2012 – part of an award-winning mixed-use scheme...
