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Third office for Gooding Accounts as it targets further expansion by ‘doing business differently’

March 15, 2023
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Third office for Gooding Accounts as it targets further expansion by ‘doing business differently’

Accountancy firm Gooding Accounts has opened a new office as it continues to go from strength to strength by helping its business-owner clients prosper. The firm, founded in 2014 by highly experienced accountancy director Sam Gooding, has launched in Melksham, where it previously had a small presence through a satellite office.  The office, its...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

March 12, 2023
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Monday March 13 Finals: Phoenix Group Holdings, HG Capital Trust, MTI Wireless Edge, Direct Line Insurance Group Interim: Nightcap Tuesday March 14 Finals: Genuit Group, Gresham Technologies, Midwich Group, Kazatomprom, Harworth Group, Yu Group Interims: Eagle Eye Solutions, Close Bros Group, Litigation Capital Management, Pci-pal, Virgin Wines, Aptamer Group Economic announcements: Unemployment Rate, Claimant Count Rate Wednesday March 15...

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Writer and stand-up comedian to launch new series of Gainsborough Hotel’s Phenomenal Women talks

March 10, 2023
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Writer and stand-up comedian to launch new series of Gainsborough Hotel’s Phenomenal Women talks

The Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel’s Phenomenal Women series of talks returns next week after a gap of three years. The series aims to bring some of the West of England’s most inspiring women to the hotel to share their experiences – with best-selling author, critic, broadcaster and stand-up comedian Viv Groskop first up next Tuesday,...

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Spring Budget preview: Ned Dorbin, investor, BGF. The region’s tech and creative sectors need a helping hand to kick-start growth

March 10, 2023
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Spring Budget preview: Ned Dorbin, investor, BGF. The region’s tech and creative sectors need a helping hand to kick-start growth

The tech and creative sectors in Bath and the West of England are rich and varied. They are also critical to the strength of the region’s economy. Both will be keeping a close eye on next Wednesday’s Spring Budget, when it is hoped Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will provide some help for their ongoing success.  At the...

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New director for Richardson Swift as it strengthens its leadership team

March 10, 2023
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New director for Richardson Swift as it strengthens its leadership team

Bath accountancy firm Richardson Swift has promoted its head of accounts and business services Rachael Rackham to director – meaning two of the five directors making up its leadership team are now women. Rachael, pictured, has worked at Richardson Swift, the largest independent firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers based solely in Bath,...

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More work to be done on gender equity in business, International Women’s Day panel event hears

March 10, 2023
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More work to be done on gender equity in business, International Women’s Day panel event hears

Businesses have come far in terms of gender equity in recent years, a panel discussion on the key topic heard, but there is still a long way to go in achieving it both in and outside of the workplace. The event, staged by Business West – the organisation that run Bristol Chamber of commerce...

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ReBalance Bath festival to return next year after its success in putting city on wellness tourism map

March 10, 2023
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ReBalance Bath festival to return next year after its success in putting city on wellness tourism map

The runaway success of Bath’s inaugural ReBalance wellbeing festival means it will be repeated next year, organisers have said – with more businesses being invited to take part. More than 150 events and activities were staged as part of the three-week programme, with 70-plus businesses and wellness practitioners taking part.  These attracted in excess...

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Lower consumer spending and end of major government contract to put brakes on Wincanton’s growth

March 10, 2023
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Lower consumer spending and end of major government contract to put brakes on Wincanton’s growth

Logistics group Wincanton has warned that a “more challenging environment” and the loss of a government contract will hit its financial performance. The Chippenham-headquartered group, which has 20,300 employees and 8,500 vehicles in more than 170 sites across the country, has performed strongly over recent years, benefitting from the huge increase in home shopping...

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Time Finance’s back-to-basics strategy pays off with higher-than-expected profits

March 9, 2023
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Time Finance’s back-to-basics strategy pays off with higher-than-expected profits

Concentrating on its core products has resulted in Bath-headquartered alternative lender Time Finance growing at a faster rate than expected, with pre-tax profits soaring by 172%. The firm, which specialises in asset, loan and invoice finance products, clocked up profits of £3m in the nine-months ended 28 February on revenues up 28% to £20m.  In...

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Partner promotions at Milsted Langdon reflect pair’s contribution to firm’s success

March 9, 2023
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Partner promotions at Milsted Langdon reflect pair’s contribution to firm’s success

Regional accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has promoted two of its specialists to partner in recognition of their service and exceptional support of clients. As partners, Jon Edge and Richard Warwick will play an important role in shaping the future of the firm, which has one of its five offices in Bath. Jon, pictured right, who...

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