New figures show that South West exporters out performed the national picture last year, increasing the volume of overseas sales by 10.6% compared to a national decrease of 2.7%. The data released by HM Revenue and Customs found that the total value of South West exports in 2015 was...
A scheme to bring ultra-fast internet speeds to Bristol and help boost the local economy has been launched by city Internet Service Provider Triangle Networks with fibre network infrastructure group CityFibre. Bristol: Gigabit City is offering a portfolio of new, ultra-fast services targeted at Bristol’s business community. Running over...
GAMECHANGERS – a unique and highly innovative project to identify the 50 individuals shaping the future of Bristol’s economy – has been launched by Bristol Business News. These inspirational people are helping make Bristol the UK’s most exciting city through their innovation, enterprise and creativity. Some will be well...
Bristol’s position as a centre for financial technology (fintech) and cyber security expertise was highlighted today when Economic Secretary to the Treasury Harriett Baldwin visited the city to meet some of its key players. Bristol is playing a major role in ensuring the UK retains its position as a...
Bristol firms are being encouraged to head along the A4 next week to one of the largest business exhibitions in the region – The Bath Business Expo 2016. The Expo on Thursday March 17, which is supported by Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) and a number of...
SciSys, the specialist IT firm with a base in Bristol, has landed a £2m contract to supply groundbreaking radio technology to a major UK radio broadcaster. SciSys’ dira! system incorporates next-generation technology to enable ‘cloud-hosted’ local radio production and infrastructure. It includes virtualised studios which only require the bare...
SETsquared, the world-leading business incubator backed by the University of Bristol, today announced the appointment of Monika Gierszewska as director of its Bristol centre. Monika, pictured, described as a ‘rising star’ by the centre, brings with her a wealth of experience in the technology sector, supporting start-ups and driving...
The search has started to find the South West’s happiest workplace – and staff working for Bristol’s forward-looking businesses are being encouraged to take part. The contest, launched last year by Bristol-based workplace and interior design consultancy Wylde Interior Architecture, aims to show what separates a happy workplace from...
Bristol business leaders are being urged to enter one of the top business awards schemes recognising excellence and enterprise in the region’s boardrooms. The annual Institute of Directors’ South West Director of the Year Awards showcase outstanding leaders and entrepreneurs and focus UK-wide attention on success in the region. Over recent...
Mubaloo, the pioneering Bristol app developer set up six years ago by city-based serial entrepreneur Mark Mason, has been acquired by London-based marketing agency IPG Mediabrands. Mediabrands said the move would extend its full-service mobile service into the UK by combining Mubaloo’s talent and resources with its own specialist...
Bristol’s burgeoning digital sector has helped the West of England become the UK’s most productive tech cluster with an impressive growth rate, according to a new analysis of the country’s digital tech economy. The Tech Nation 2016 report, which highlights the strength of the sector to the UK economy,...
Bristol’s top firms are being urged to enter the region’s most prestigious business competition – accountants PwC’s annual West of England Business of the Year Awards. The widely-respected awards are now in their 28th year and previous winners represent the cream of the region’s top companies. The unrivalled awards,...
Applications for the coveted South West Fairtrade Business Awards close this weekend and Bristol firms that support fair and ethical business practices are being urged to enter before Sunday’s deadline. The unique awards – now in their fourth year – champion firms that put ethical responsibilities at the heart...
