Bath-headquartered eyewear firm Inspecs has been named as the South West’s fastest-growing company in a new financial league table. The firm, which designs and makes a wide range of spectacles, lenses and frames for worldwide sale, has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 143.26% over the past two years. As well as...
A series of events aimed at developing the leadership skills of Bath businesses will put the focus on digital leadership at its next gathering. Coinciding with the city’s Digital Festival, the session on Tuesday 14 May will be the third quarterly leadership development evening staged by Bath Unlimited, the organisation that celebrates the city’s...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC releases online tool to check NI shortfalls New service can verify gaps in NICs back to 2006. Click here to find out more Economy ‘at risk from nature degradation’ Environmental damage could cause 12% loss to UK’s GDP,...
Business optimism is increasing rapidly in the South West as lower inflation is expected to trigger strong sales and profits growth, a new survey shows. Confidence among the region’s firms has surged over the past six months at more than three times its usual rate, according to the latest Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) from...
The key issues of transport and access are the themes for the second Bath Business Breakfast, which takes place next Friday, 3 May. The quarterly events, which take the form of ‘fireside talks’, are hosted by the Bath Business Improvement District (BID), the independent initiative working to create a positive environment for businesses in...
The customer accounts team at Bath-based housing association and housebuilder Curo have used their financial expertise to put more than £1.5m into individuals and families’ pockets and purses over the past year. The dedicated team helps users increase their income by accessing benefits and grants they might otherwise have not known about. As a...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Millions must boost pensions to avert retirement crisis Number of pensioners renting could double by 2041. Click here to find out more Government borrowing higher than forecast Borrowing for the year £6.6 billion higher than expected. ...
The international trade team at regional business organisation Business West has been recognised in a major awards scheme for its use of digital innovation. The 21-strong team of trade specialists, which helps firms across the UK growth through successful overseas trading, has become known over recent years for consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Interest rate for director’s loans frozen at 2.25% The rate is held for the second year running. Click here to find out more 650,000 HMRC calls abandoned in February Waiting times are still above the annual average. For more...
Time Finance, the Bath-headquartered alternative finance lender, has appointed new head of marketing in a move it said would support its long-term growth strategy as it nears the end of its strongest-ever trading year. Caroline McDonald, pictured, brings more than 20 years’ experience in business finance, having worked in senior marketing roles at a...
