The Bristol office of national accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has announced its second senior appointment in as many weeks as it looks to strengthen its position in the market. James Mohide, pictured, has been recruited as a tax director to bolster its South West private client services...
The private equity consortium taking over Bristol-based investment giant Hargreaves Lansdown in an approved £5.4bn deal has vowed to keep its headquarters in the city. The firm, which employs around 2,400 people – many of them based in its showpiece office on Bristol’s Harbourside, pictured – agreed to the...
Bristol’s iconic Balloon Fiesta takes off this evening for is 46th year, with organisers predicting it will give the city’s economy a much-needed £22m boost. The annual event, which this year has adopted a new three-day format rather than taking place over four days, has secured the backing of...
Bristol-based sustainable UK banking group Triodos has appointed Mark Clayton as chief operating officer in a move it said would be instrumental in driving forward its mission and operations. The bank, which has operated in the UK for nearly 30 years, also said Mark’s experience and “dedication to values-driven...
Extensive refurbishment is under way at a Bristol climbing centre after it received a six-figure funding boost from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. The £460,000 investment will enable the Climbing Academy’s Mothership in Lawrence Hill to construct a new building with a chalk-free reception, café, shop...
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has appointed Jamie Smith as partner in its Bristol office in a move that expands its South West team while also strengthening its financial services capabilities. Jamie, pictured, brings 17 years’ experience to the role during which he has helped a wide range...
South West accountancy firm Albert Goodman is to expand its audit offering in Bristol after taking on Neil Johnston as an audit partner. Albert Goodman described the appointment as a significant hire for its growing Bristol office while also further enhancing its provision of expert services to businesses and...
Nearly half of all small shops in the South West could be forced to close down without business rate relief, according to a major new report into the state of the region’s high streets. Business rates remain a “huge burden” on small retailers, says the Federation of Small Businesses...
Exacta Technologies, the Bristol-based leader in high-performance server technology, is to expand into new markets, including the US< and increase its workforce following a £1.8m investment from NatWest. Launched in 2001, Exacta specialise in bespoke technological packages that provide sector-leading reliability and ultra high-performance capability for its global client...
Later this year Bristol will host The Welcome Party, a gala dinner to showcase the positive impact of refugees and migrants on the city. Ahead of the event on 7 November at The Mount Without on St Michael’s Hill, three refugees who have set up thriving businesses in Bristol...
Bristol-based Great Western Credit Union, which gives access to affordable loans to individuals at risk of financial exclusion, has become the first organisation in the city to be recognised as a Living Pension Employer. The accreditation, made by the Living Wage Foundation, reflects a commitment to ensuring that all...
National accountancy group Evelyn Partners’ Bristol corporate finance team has been commended by the MD of a UK software developer for its role in the sale of the business to a leading global technology company. Led by director Paul Stagg, Evelyn Partners’ the team acted as lead advisor on...
South West accountancy, tax and business advisory firm Milsted Langdon has appointed James Barrell as an audit director in its Bristol office. James, pictured, has nearly 20 years’ experience in senior management positions in national accountancy groups. He joins Milsted Langdon from Evelyn Partners in Bristol, where he spent...
