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Rabbit 2012: Last chance for Bath firms to get a great deal on exhibition stands

March 6, 2012
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With just two weeks to go to Rabbit South West, the region’s most dynamic B2B networking event and exhibition, a competition has been launched to win one of the last exhibition stands on offer. Rabbit takes place on March 20 at Brunel’s Old Station, Temple Meads, Bristol and delegates, who can register for free,...

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South West business leaders target new China links

March 6, 2012
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Dozens of business leaders attended a Chinese banquet to learn about a major opportunity to trade with the Far East. During the special reception at the Bristol'’s Zen Restaurant, they heard about a planned November 2012 Bristol and South West IoD trade mission to China. It will see South West business directors visit China for a week as they target...

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Modern and traditional crafts woven together at new Bath business

March 2, 2012
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KFraser Textiles, an independent business celebrating traditional British craftsmanship, officially opened its new shop in Bath’s Milsom Place this week. The business is the brainchild of hand weaver Katherine Fraser who creates modern contemporary fabrics using traditional weaving looms and yarns. Katherine’s work is known for its stunning colour combinations and beautiful feel against...

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Joined-up approach puts West among the best at international property event

March 2, 2012
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Joined-up approach puts West among the best at international property event

Bath and Bristol are working together for the first time to raise their international profile at MIPIM, Europe’s largest property fair taking place in Cannes this week. The West of England’s four  local authorities will run a large stand to showcase the area as a world-class location for creativity and technology to an international...

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Osborne urged by IoD to cut air passenger tax and boost tourism

March 1, 2012
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South West chairman of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Gerry Jones has urged Chancellor George Osborne to reform Air Passenger Duty (APD) in this month’s Budget to help regional airports like Bristol. He called on the Treasury to either freeze the rate of duty or introduce two-tier pricing and accused successive governments of ‘being...

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Free solar panel project nets wildlife accolade for renewables firm

February 29, 2012
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Freesource Energy, the renewables company based at Corsham, has been highly commended by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust for its work supplying free solar PV systems to homes. The firm collected the accolade in the Climate Change Impact category of the Trust’s fourth Corporate Green Awards. People in more than a hundred homes have benefitted...

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Video exclusive: Bishop Fleming goes for growth in Bath

February 29, 2012
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Following its acquisition of Bath‘s Target Accountants in December, Bishop Fleming is growing fast and creating new jobs in the city. Managing partner Matthew Lee has spoken exclusively to Bath Business News about the firm’s plans for the office and its growth plans  

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Innovative Bath firm Earsoft highly commended in enterprise awards

February 29, 2012
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University of Bath spin-out business Earsoft, which is developing an innovative loudness control for audio devices, has been highly commended in the Lloyds TSB’s Enterprise Awards. The firm, based at Bath’s Innovation Centre, was one of 10 businesses challenging in the regional heat of the awards staged in Bristol last week. Earsoft created its...

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Helphire insists it is on road to recovery despite heavy losses

February 29, 2012
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Struggling specialist accident-claim handler Helphire today insisted it is on the road to recovery after plummeting into serious losses. The Bath-based group revealed a pre-tax loss of £3.6m in the second half of last year against a £1.1m profit in the equivalent period in 2010. Revenues halved to £112.9m as a result of the...

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Historic Bath & County Club enters new era with £100,000 refurbishment

February 29, 2012
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A £100,000 internal refurbishment is underway at historic private members’ club Bath & County Club. The renovation will modernise the bar, function suites and meeting rooms as well as creating a new library area at the Queen’s Parade club. The club, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008, continues to attract new members including...

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