Business confidence has fallen to its lowest point this year with prospects in the service and manufacturing sectors looking poor for the rest of 2012, according to new research. The latest Business Trends report by accountants and business advisers BDO, who have a major office in Bristol, shows confidence among business owners falling for...
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An estimated 3,750 business events in Bath last year brought £24.4m to the city – a 15% increase on 2009, according to a report commissioned by Bath Tourism Plus (BTP). The research into the conference and events market, produced by TEAM Tourism consulting, also revealed that an estimated 161,000 delegates attended business events in...
Bath bio-tech firm Stablepharma is set to revolutionise the way life-saving vaccines are delivered in the developing world by eliminating the need for costly refrigeration. Its Stablevax technology involves a ground-breaking technique for drying and stabilising vaccines inside a disposable syringe, allowing them to be stored at any temperature and rehydrated for immediate injection....
The South West’s first dedicated media make up school is to be launched in Bath next month by one of the industry’s top professionals. Melanie Crump, who was born and raised locally, chose the city to launch Bath Academy of Media MakeUp (BAMM) to offer training in the type of specialist skills and techniques...
Beechcroft House care home in Midsomer Norton has been bought by Paul Nery for his first venture into the sector. Previous owners the Thomas Family sold the detached property, which is one a large plot with attractive residents' gardens, to retire from healthcare. The sale was handled by the Bristol Office of property agents,...
A boost in orders for its protection equipment and higher sales of its dairy products should combine to give Avon Rubber, the West Wiltshire-based specialist manufacturer, a stronger second-half, it said today. The group, which has its head office and main UK plant at Semington, near Melksham, said investment in its brands, product development...
Got a business meeting in London but concerned about chaos and congestion caused by the Olympics? Don’t be, says Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE. Head to the capital and enjoy the unique Olympic vibe while it lasts. Packed and delayed Tube trains, terror alerts, heaving streets and sky-high hotel prices – these were among...
West accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has been named as the UK’s fastest-growing firm in Accountancy Age magazine’s annual Top 50 league table. The firm, which opened an office in Bath recently, achieved an annual growth rate of 28%, according to Accountancy Age. The analysis also showed the firm’s fee income for accountancy services grew...
A West accountant is warning the region’s motor traders and restaurant owners that they are to be targeted by new taskforces created by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to check and collect tax payments. And even if they have nothing to hide these visits could still cost them dearly in time and professional fees....
