Problems with a major fixed-price contract have pushed annual profits down by 80% at specialist IT firm SciSys. The firm, which has an office in Bristol and develops complex IT projects for clients in sectors such as space, defence and the media, was hit hard last year by the...
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...
It’s seen as the most important meal of the day and for many famous entrepreneurs it sets them up nicely for long hours of doing business. But is there right or wrong food to eat for breakfast for the busy boss or owner-manager? Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is...
Bristol-based digital design firm Nomensa is continuing its expansion with the opening of an office in Amsterdam, its first on mainland Europe. The firm, which combines experience in psychology, research, interaction design and technology to create ground-breaking digital experiences, has been operating in Amsterdam for the past two years working with...
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...
National property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) is aiming to grow its South West machinery and business assets (MBA) division following Jason Hall’s appointment as the new head of the department. Jason, pictured, joined LSH after its buyout of the ES Group in March last year, and now takes...
Bristol’s first retail hub constructed entirely of converted shipping containers has been given the green light. Called Cargo, it will take shape as part of the Wapping Wharf development off Wapping Road and Cumberland Road over the next few months. The 10 units are expected to open in the...
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...
Monday 28 March Bank holiday. Nothing scheduled Tuesday 29 March Finals: AG Barr, Polymetal International, SpaceandPeople AGMs: Blue Star Capital, entu EGMs: Fairfx, KBC Advanced Technologies Wednesday 30 March Interims: Bowleven, CAP-XX Finals: Biome Technologies, Circle Holdings, Personal Group Holdings, XL Media AGMs: Aukett Swanke, Local Shopping REIT, Milestone...
Shares in innovative West of England precision engineering group Renishaw fell by more than 15% today after it warned that a lack of orders from the Far East would hit sales and profits. The Wotton-under-Edge-based group, which makes machine tool probes and gauges used in factories across the globe, generates...
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...
Regional law firm Michelmores has appointed Elizabeth Stilwell as a partner in the growing private client team at its Bristol office. Elizabeth, pictured, joins from national law firm Davies and Partners, where she was head of the wills, trusts and probate team for 12 years. She specialises in advising...
