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Albert Goodman and Clarke Willmott advise on cross-border furniture firms’ investment deal

April 23, 2024
Albert Goodman and Clarke Willmott advise on cross-border furniture firms’ investment deal

Somerset-headquartered international furniture brand Modus has secured investment from a Canadian manufacturer with the help of regional accountants Albert Goodman and law firm Clarke Willmott. The strategic partnership with Teknion supports Modus’ international growth plans while also expanding Teknion’s portfolio of social and collaborative products.  Established in 2000 by...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

April 21, 2024
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Monday April 22 Finals: Frenkel Topping Group, Elixirr International, Brave Bison Group, Mobico Group Interim: Ten Lifestyle Group Tuesday April 23 Finals: Maintel Holdings, Tinybuild, Eleco, Alliance Pharma, Property Franchise Group, Alphawave IP Group, Asa International, Trellus Health Interim: Associated British Foods Trading announcements: Taylor Wimpey, Jupiter Fund Management Economic...

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The LAST WORD: Rob Brown, Bristol partner, Claritas Tax

April 19, 2024
The LAST WORD: Rob Brown, Bristol partner, Claritas Tax

Each week Bristol Business News gives a member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Claritas Tax Bristol partner Rob Brown answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST:   Film you watched? Fast X. Fast cars and a very loose storyline – great...

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West of England Combined Authority appoints city council chief executive as its new CEO

April 19, 2024
West of England Combined Authority appoints city council chief executive as its new CEO

Bristol City Council’s chief executive Stephen Peacock is to join the West of England Combined Authority as its new CEO, it was announced this today. Stephen, pictured, was previously the city council’s executive director for growth and regeneration, during which time he worked on the City Leap decarbonisation project,...

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Bristol charity and renewable energy investor team up to empower community climate action

April 19, 2024
Bristol charity and renewable energy investor team up to empower community climate action

Two Bristol-based organisations have joined forces to raise vital funds to support community climate action over the next week. This collaboration between the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and clean energy investment company Thrive Renewables is part of the Big Give’s Green Match Fund, a week-long campaign during which every...

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Demand for digital experiences sparks idea for new business as part of Bristol creative group

April 19, 2024
Demand for digital experiences sparks idea for new business as part of Bristol creative group

Independent Bristol agency collective Istoria Group has launched a new business to meet a growing demand for digital experiences. Called Tiny Spark, it is made up of the digital team from the group’s exhibition design agency Ignition.  As a result, it already had an established client list ahead of...

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Huboo’s European hubs deliver huge growth as UK brands start to find route back to EU markets

April 19, 2024
Huboo’s European hubs deliver huge growth as UK brands start to find route back to EU markets

Orders handled by Bristol eCommerce success story Huboo have soared by more than 120% at its German and Dutch bases over the past year – helped by a “tentative” return to the European market by UK firms. The firm launched in 2017 with two safe storage lockers in Bath...

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Impact funding for alternative learning company to support more young people struggling at school

April 19, 2024
Impact funding for alternative learning company to support more young people struggling at school

Bristol alternative learning provider Urban Pursuit has secured £55,000 from a city-based impact fund to support its work with local young people who are struggling with their education. The investment from BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital) will enable the community interest company to open a new operating base...

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Bristol workshop will show how to make the most of a King’s Awards for Enterprise application

April 19, 2024
Bristol workshop will show how to make the most of a King’s Awards for Enterprise application

Ambitious Bristol firms are being invited to join a free workshop in the city next week to learn more about how they can enter the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise scheme. The event, on Monday 22 April, will offer advice on how to apply along with tips on how...

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