Support for Brexit has increased markedly among South West business leaders over the past year, according to a new survey, leaving the region’s bosses sharply divided on the vital issue of EU membership. The business poll, conducted by growth capital firm BGF (Business Growth Fund), shows 52% of the...
Accountancy firm RSM has promoted corporate tax specialist Andrew Gordon and audit director Sarah Joannidi to partner roles in its Bristol office. Andrew joined the firm as a trainee after graduating from the University of Bristol in 2001. A fully qualified chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser, he has...
Accountancy and advisory firm BDO has promoted Shirley Whittle to the post of head of its medical services team in Bristol. Shirley, pictured, who has nearly two decades’ experience in the medical services sector, advises clients across the South West and Wales. She joined BDO in 2013 when it...
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 Mulllins Date: Thursday April 21 Time: 10am – 1pm Cost: £42 (inc VAT) per workshop This workshop is for anyone who wants...
More than 100 businesses from across the South West heard how to grow their export potential at the CBI Global Growth Conference in Bristol. The event, held in partnership with UK Trade and Investment, was aimed at businesses that want to explore overseas markets. The conference at the UWE...
The University of Bristol is offering scholarships on its part-time MSc programme in Strategy, Change and Leadership. This Masters programme is for busy professionals who want to improve their ability to deal with the complexities and challenges facing organisations today. Now in its fourth year, this practical course is...
Last weekend’s Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival got off to a swinging start with the Bristol office of accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson hosting its launch party for VIPs and musicians at Colston Hall. Guests included saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis – an honorary patrol...
A call has gone out to corporate sponsors to support the unique 24 Hours in Bristol photo competition, which focuses on a day in the life of the city. The annual 24-hour photo-marathon returns next month for its fourth year and is open to anyone with a smartphone or...
Bristol’s highly successful tech firms can play a lead role in building the South West into a global centre of excellence to rival similar hubs such as London’s Tech City, according to a new report. Published today, the Tech South West report calls for a group of ‘ambassador companies’...
Facilities management firm Almeda has officially opened its first client restaurant as it seeks to reinvigorate the traditional staff canteen at businesses across the region. The launch of the restaurant at Hanson UK’s shared service and IT centre in Chipping Sodbury, was the culmination of months of hard work...
Volunteers are being sought from Bristol businesses to support schools careers and enterprise strategies across the West of England. The West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is taking part in the first wave of a new government-led national programme to unlock the potential of young people aged between...
Estate agency and property group Andrews has paid out a record £633,000 in dividends to the three charitable trusts that own it. The trusts will use the payments to fund a range of community projects, with a number aimed at young people. The Keynsham-based group, which has branches stretching...
More than 20% of West of England firms still have no plans in place for the auto enrolment of staff in workplace pension schemes, according to new research. This is despite the risk of being fined if they fail to provide a scheme. The latest position was revealed by...
