Local World, the London-based owner of the Bristol Post, has been taken over in a £220m deal – triggering fears of “identikit newspapers” and another round of job cuts among journalists. Local World’s acquisition by Trinity Mirror – also based in London – means the enlarged group is now...
Clip, the Bristol-based the exhibition stand design and build firm, has appointed Andy Mason as head of lead generation. Andy, pictured, will be responsible for generating new business and promoting Clip’s range of display products, graphics and exhibition stands – including its recently launched innovate low-cost Refresh system. He...
The Festival of Female Entrepreneurs attracted hundreds of start-ups, established firms and potential small business owners to Colston Hall yesterday for a packed programme of expert speakers and advice as well as a great opportunity for networking. All photos by Jon Craig JonCraig.co.uk
Civic leaders across the world should “think Bristol” when they want to look at innovative ways of running their city, a powerful business event was told yesterday. The Bristol Business Summit heard from a range of experts on the future of cities, tackling key issues such as transport, waste,...
The Bristol office of accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson is holding an ‘Inside Private Equity’ event to address a gap in many business owners’ knowledge. Few business owners fully understand what private equity is, which makes it difficult for them to assess the potential of...
Multi-award winning architectural practice Chapman Taylor has moved its Bristol design studio into new premises at Colston Tower as a result of the company’s rapid growth. Property consultancy JLL secured new premises for Chapman Taylor, which masterplanned Bristol’s Cabot Circus retail scheme, in the iconic landmark building, pictured, which...
Bristol firms are being encouraged to back Being Brunel, the major project in the city to create a national centre of excellence celebrating the life, work and mind of Britain’s most famous engineer. Being Brunel will include a unique public museum and visitor experience dedicated to Isambard Kingdom Brunel...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, has backed the findings of a highly critical report into apprenticeships by education watchdog Ofsted. The report accused the Government of devaluing the “apprenticeship brand” by creating them in ever greater numbers, while the chief inspector of schools Sir Michael Wilshaw said...
A pioneering event that connects young people in Bristol with the city’s professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders so they can learn about diverse career options and gain help through mentoring takes place tomorrow. Ask About Me is staged by Babbasa, the Bristol-based social enterprise that is dedicated to empowering...
Bristol is a great place to grow a business but it needs to shout more about its successes, according to the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs (FFE) panel debate on the Great Western Powerhouse. The city has a great support network with its universities keen to help fledgling businesses. It...
Now is the best time for three decades to launch a business, former City ‘superwoman’ Nicola Horlick told the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs (FFE) in Bristol yesterday. Ms Horlick – given her title by the media for juggling a high-powered career in finance with bringing up six children –...
Fast-growing Bristol creative agency Studio Diva has bought a prestigious office in Queen Square, supported by an undisclosed six-figure sum funding package from Barclays. The agency, which creates campaigns for some of the world’s biggest entertainment companies, has achieved sustained growth over the past four years and doubled its...
With just two days to go, the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs is shaping up to be one of the biggest business events in the West this year. Hundreds of business owners – men and women – will descend on Bristol’ s Colston Hall this Thursday for the one-day entrepreneurial extravaganza. Tickets...
