Annual profits at 1pm, the Bath-based specialist asset finance provider, are expected to be “significantly ahead” of market expectations, it said today as it unveiled a strong set of half-year results. Pre-tax profits at the firm, which finances small and medium-sized businesses through asset-backed deals, climbed by 55% to £330,000 during the period on...
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The most coveted business accolades in the region, the West of England Business of the Year Awards, have been launched this week by accountants PwC. Now in their 25th year, the prestigious awards have gained a reputation built firmly on the thoroughness of the judging panel, which is made up of respected business figures...
With many workers forced to stay at home today because of snow, workplace experts Acas look at the legal issues and offer tips for employers. Adverse weather Heavy snowfall can lead to a rise in staff absence as workers struggle to make it in to work. Employees are not automatically entitled to pay if...
Business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton has appointed Allister Weir as a director in its South West tax team. Allister, pictured, will lead the firm’s corporate tax advisory and compliance practice across the region. A history graduate from the University of Birmingham, Allister has 12 years’ corporate tax experience with a Big Four...
Bath specialist engineering group Rotork has acquired German electric actuator manufacturer Schischek for €41m (£34m) Schischek’s explosion-proof products are principally used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning market. Rotork said the takeover would enhance is own range of explosion-proof actuators and give it exposure to an “attractive new end market”. Schischek, whose main...
Small and medium-sized manufacturers in the Bath area can tap into new product development expertise through a project launched this week by the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service. Businesses will be able to receive grants to support up to 40% of the external costs associated with product development. The project support should lead to...
Integrity and honesty is the key to a good reputation, says Linda Donaldson, director at Bath-based Geometry PR, in the latest of Bath Business News’ weekly Expert Panel series. Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is to appear on the Oprah Winfrey show this week after years of defiance and denial over claims of doping offences...
Fast-growing electronics supply chain specialist Pure Electronics has been given an extra boost from outside investment. The Chippenham-based firm, which is growing exponentially through the increased demand for electronic manufacturing skills and high-technology capacity and capability from the UK, has received investment from Wright Industries, which backs businesses operating in light manufacturing and technology...
Two prominent retail units in Chippenham town centre are being marketed by property consultants Alder King. The properties at 7 and 8 New Road provide mid-terrace ground floor accommodation in a busy central location and are available to let on new leases. Unit 8, occupied by Bridge Brasserie, has a 474 sq ft (44...
