Novia, the Bath firm providing wealth management platforms for investment advisers and their clients, has achieved an increase in its financial strength rating from independent actuarial company AKG. The rating, which has risen from B-minus to B, depicts a ‘strong’ financial position according to AKG – a rare achievement for an independent business which launched...
Branding must be different, relevant and trusted to stand out from the crowd and deliver real business benefits, those attending the latest Creative Bath event heard. The message came from Steven Fuller, creative director of award-winning Bath brand agency The House, and was echoed by other speakers at the Brand and Deliver event. Steven...
The West of England Business of the Year Awards, the most prestigious business accolades in the region, have been launched by accountants PwC. The awards are now in their 24th year with the roll call of previous winners reading like a who’s who of the West’s best business elite including major companies such as...
The secrets of effective branding, including why some brands are admired while others are ignored, are being shared this evening at the latest event staged by Creative Bath. Brand and Deliver brings together a panel of insightful, inspiring guest speakers to answer questions such as how to design a brand that stands out from...
Trade and investment minister Lord Green has visited the West to urge the region’s businessess to compete for a major award scheme to boost exports – benefiting both themselves and the economy. The Exporting for Growth competition aims to encourage more small businesses to take their products to overseas markets by offering a comprehensive...
Workplace relations advisers Acas has appointed Tony Cooper as its new director of the South West region. Mr Cooper has worked for Acas for 23 years, having had roles in every aspect of the organisation. He has also worked in the retail sector. He succeeds James Crass, who held the post for more than...
Social enterprises and community organisations in Bath and the surrounding area can win up to £50,000 under a new awards scheme. The Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards (SEDA) have been created as part of the bank’s commitment to supporting small businesses in the UK. Social enterprises play a vital role in local communities, helping...
Bishop Fleming, the West-based accountancy firm which recently acquired the Bath office of rival Target, has announced new roles for the office team. Target Accountants’ Andrew Sandiford has been appointed partner in charge of the office, which has been reopened under the Bishop Fleming brand. Simon Morrison has been appointed office audit partner with...
The Government this week officially launched its new Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) to bolster the UK’s manufacturing sector. One of the four partner organisations in the consortium behind the MAS is SWMAS Limited, which formerly provided help for West of England manufacturers. Here its managing director Simon Howes offers his perspective on what MAS...
The organisation that formerly provided help for West of England manufacturers has been officially named as part of a consortium that will now deliver the service on a national basis. SWMAS, originally the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service and more recently MAS-SW, has teamed up with accountants Grant Thornton, consultancy Pera and the WM...
