Events: BRAVE training courses and workshops

March 5, 2017
Events: BRAVE training courses and workshops

BRAVE Enterprise, the not-for-profit business advice organisation based in Bristol, is staging a series of business training workshops during May. Courses include: Planning for Business Growth Date: Tuesday, May 16 Time: 10am – 1pm This session is for existing business owners who have aspirations to grow their business. It...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

March 5, 2017
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Monday 6 March Finals: Abcam, Devro, Harworth Group, Informa, Synthomer, Ultra Electronics Trading statement: easyJet Economics: New car registrations Tuesday 7 March Interims: Craneware, St Ives Finals: Aggreko, Autins Group, Bioquell, Direct Line Insurance, Escher Group, Headlam, Ibstock, Interquest, Intertek, Informa, John Laing, Just Eat, LSL Property Services, PaddyPower,...

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The LAST WORD: Danni Rochman, project coordinator, Bristol Fairtrade Network

March 3, 2017
The LAST WORD: Danni Rochman, project coordinator, Bristol Fairtrade Network

Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Danni Rochman, Bristol Fairtrade Network Project Coordinator, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST:  Film you watched? Moonlight. I was so pleased to wake up the...

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Ambitious global vision for Bristol aims to build on its world-beating business and cultural links

March 3, 2017
Ambitious global vision for Bristol aims to build on its world-beating business and cultural links

An ambitious vision to build on Bristol’s international profile to create investment, funding and other global opportunities has been drawn up by the city council and Mayor Marvin Rees. It aims to draw on Bristol’s growing world-class sectors such as digital, creative and renewables and capitalise on the innovation...

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‘Outstanding’ accolade for Bristol spec office scheme – before it is finished

March 3, 2017
‘Outstanding’ accolade for Bristol spec office scheme – before it is finished

Bristol’s only speculative office building, the 95,000 sq ft Aurora at Finzels Reach, has scooped a rare BREEAM ‘outstanding’ accreditation – the only office scheme outside London to have achieved the rating. Aurora, which is still under construction, is part of a new quarter being created by Bristol-based developer...

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Bristol marketing agency boss takes up baton as Bath Festivals chief executive

March 3, 2017
Bristol marketing agency boss takes up baton as Bath Festivals chief executive

Classical singer-turned-Bristol media agency boss Ian Stockley was today appointed as the new chief executive of Bath Festivals as it prepares for its new flagship festival of music and literature for the city. Ian, pictured, was initially a trustee of Bath Festivals, then chaired the strategic advisory group looking at the future...

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Specialist lender Avamore Capital looking to help next generation of Bristol property entrepreneurs

March 3, 2017
Specialist lender Avamore Capital looking to help next generation of Bristol property entrepreneurs

Avamore Capital, the specialist bridging and development finance lender, is looking to expand its Bristol network within the property sector as the city goes from strength to strength. The London-based firm has strong links with Bristol having already funded a number of schemes in the city and has further aspirations...

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Start-up and growth advice for fledgling firms at BRAVE Enterprise

March 3, 2017
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BRAVE Enterprise, the Bristol-based not-for-profit business support organisation, is running a series of workshops this month to provide expert start-up advice to fledgling firms and help growing businesses promote themselves effectively. The not-for-profit business support organisation will be running the courses at its central Bristol offices at The Coach...

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Smith & Williamson puts city’s talent in the frame with Bristol Film Festival sponsorship

March 3, 2017
Smith & Williamson puts city’s talent in the frame with Bristol Film Festival sponsorship

Accountancy group Smith & Williamson, which has a major base in Bristol, is to sponsor the highly-acclaimed Bristol Film Festival, which has recently expanded into a year-long programme of screenings, talks and workshops. Smith & Williamson employs around 200 people in Bristol and has a dedicated media sector team....

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