West firms will now find it easier to follow in the footsteps of Chancellor George Osborne and head east to seek business opportunities in China. Changes recently made in the fast-developing country – the world’s second-largest economy with annual growth of 7.8% according to new figures released today –...
South West accountancy firm Bishop Fleming is hoping to gain another two national awards next month to take its tally for the year to a record of six. The firm, which has an office in Bristol, is shortlisted in two categories in the National Accountancy Awards – Best Mid-Tier...
Bristol financial planning firm Paradigm Norton has been awarded the title of accredited financial planning firm of the year by the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP). Paradigm Norton, headed by chief executive Barry Horner, was presented with the prestigious national award by IFP president Rebecca Taylor at the professional...
Bristol will have a bright economic future if it harnesses the innovation of its key sectors and the talents of its skilled workforce and also markets itself effectively, a major conference heard this week. But it needs to overcome some serious issues, particularly around transport, and it needs to...
Business recovery specialist firm Begbies Traynor has scooped the title of South West Regional Insolvency Practitioner Firm of the Year in the national Insolvency and Rescue Awards. The accolade was presented to partner and head of the South West Regional team, Julie Palmer, at a packed ceremony at the...
The Bristol office of the accountancy and investment management group Smith & Williamson has appointed Faye Hall as an associate director. Faye, pictured, who has more than 18 years’ experience in forensic accounting, joins from accountants BDO, where she was a senior manager and had worked since 2002. She...
Accountants Grant Thornton are hosting a China Masterclass in Bristol next week for companies keen to break into the world’s second-biggest market. The seminar, next Thursday October 17, will hear from a panel of experts on how to maximise the opportunities in China and how to avoid the common...
Accountants and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton, which has an office in Bristol, has recorded its fourth successive year of strong growth, with turnover up 13% to £471m. The predominantly organic growth, which came on the back of a double-digit performance in the previous year, was driven in large...
Consumers in the South West are continuing to shrug off the tough economic conditions by spending more in the shops and online, new data out today shows. Spending by families and individuals in the region grew by 2.8% last month – the sixth month in a row that it...
West-based chartered accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has been named the UK’s Best Large Practice for the third year running. The firm, which has offices in Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil, won the title at the prestigious AccountingWEB Practice Excellence Awards held in London last week. Milsted Langdon became the...
Networking in the City, the nationwide lunchtime networking organisation, launches its Bristol Curry Club next week promising a relaxed and informal alternative to other business gatherings. Aimed primarily at those working in property, finance and construction, the concept has already proved successful in 24 UK cities by offering attendees...
The RSM Tenon accountancy brand completely disappeared from Bristol this week following the acquisition of the firm’s trading operations by rival Baker Tilly. All 35 former RSM Tenon offices across the UK have been rebranded as Baker Tilly. RSM Tenon had already wound down its Bristol operation – closing...
The benefits of the Patent Box tax incentive, which aims to boost innovation in the UK, will be explained at a seminar hosted by accountancy and investment management group Smith & Williamson’s Bristol office. Speakers from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will...
