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Higher sales lead to strong rebound in confidence for the West’s small manufacturers

February 25, 2014
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Higher sales lead to strong rebound in confidence for the West’s small manufacturers

Further evidence of recovery among small and medium-sized West manufacturers emerged today with figures showing ‘significant’ growth over the past six months and plans for increased investment this year. The results, from the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) Barometer survey, show 64% of firms increased sales in the second half of last year. At...

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Expert transatlantic export advice on tap at UKTI event

February 24, 2014
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Expert transatlantic export advice on tap at UKTI event

Bath businesses will next week get a rare chance to meet trade experts from the British Embassies in the US and Canada and explore transatlantic export opportunities on a one-to-one basis. The event, at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Bristol on Wednesday, March 5, is the latest ‘meet the expert’ event to be...

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Bath’s best directors sought for awards that champion excellence and enterprise

February 23, 2014
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Bath’s best directors sought for awards that champion excellence and enterprise

Bath and Somerset firms of all sizes are being urged to enter their directors in the region’s top award scheme recognising excellence and enterprise in the boardroom. The South West Institute of Directors (IoD) Awards 2014 celebrate the achievements of the region’s outstanding business people and their contribution to the its success. Award nominations...

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Promotion strengthens Monahans’ insolvency and recovery team

February 23, 2014
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Promotion strengthens Monahans’ insolvency and recovery team

Monahans, the west accountancy firm with offices in Bath, Chippenham, Glastonbury and Trowbridge, has promoted Shelly Smith to senior manager in its business recovery and insolvency team. Shelly, pictured, who has more than 18 years’ experience, started her career with Solomon Hare in Bristol before moving on to manage the insolvency team at Robson...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

February 23, 2014
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Monday 24 February Interim: International Ferro Metals Finals: Aer Lingus, Bovis Homes, Bunzl, Dialight, Hiscox, HSBC, Kingspan, XP Power Trading statement: Associated British Foods AGMs: Armour, OMG, Treatt EGMs: Aminex, bwin.party digital entertainment Economics: Nationwide house prices Tuesday 25 February Interims: Ashmore, Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Netcall, Wilmington Finals: BATM Advanced Communications, Capital & Counties Properties,...

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Bath’s bright future as hub for creativity and innovation outlined by city’s property experts

February 19, 2014
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Bath’s bright future as hub for creativity and innovation outlined by city’s property experts

Bath is about to get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a modern business centre that will position the city at the leading edge for creativity and innovation. The Bath Quays development sites – on either side of the River Avon near the city centre – will give the city a unique chance to attract...

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Digital innovation pays off for Future as it steals march on rivals in circulation figures

February 19, 2014
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Digital innovation pays off for Future as it steals march on rivals in circulation figures

Future, the Bath-based international specialist media group, has maintained its position as the UK’s number one publisher of digital titles. Latest circulation figures from the ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulations − the industry body for media measurement) for the period ending December 2013 show Future sold 125,551 editions every month − more than twice...

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Mad Dog Moody on hand to kick start work on new Prior Park sports centre

February 19, 2014
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Mad Dog Moody on hand to kick start work on new Prior Park sports centre

Legendary Bath Rugby and England star Lewis Moody was the guest of honour at a turf-cutting ceremony to mark the start of work on a new state-of-the-art sports centre at Bath’s Prior Park College. The former flanker, who was part of England’s 2003 World Cup winning side and earned the nickname Mad Dog for...

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Best of Bath’s builders and architects championed in long-standing quality awards

February 19, 2014
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Best of Bath’s builders and architects championed in long-standing quality awards

Architects and builders from the Bath area have been recognised in an awards scheme to promote excellence in local building and design. Now in their 14th year, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Building Control Awards for Building & Design Quality celebrate those who excel in their work in the area. Among the winners...

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A chance to tell the Chancellor how he can make running a business less taxing

February 19, 2014
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A chance to tell the Chancellor how he can make running a business less taxing

Bath area firms are being urged to tell the Treasury how it could change the business tax system to make the UK more competitive.  The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is seeking ideas for an initial report on tax simplification to be presented ahead of next month’s Budget. Andy Richens, technical tax director at...

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