Bath businesses have been urged to engage with their local communities to create programmes that help disadvantaged jobseekers into employment. The call to action came from a meeting of some of the South West’s most influential executives hosted by Business in the Community (BITC). The event drew on existing programmes that support inclusive employment...
Twelve leading individuals from the West of England’s business community have joined the board of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The appointments, made at the LEP’s meeting on Wednesday, will boost it in bringing together representatives from business and universities with elected leaders to shape and develop the region’s future. LEP chair Prof Steve...
Estate agent and property group Andrews has sold its surveying business Landmark Chartered Surveyors for an undisclosed sum to The SimplyBiz Group. Keynsham-based Andrews said the jobs of all 55 staff would be protected in the sale to the Huddersfield-based group, which since its launch in 2002 has become the UK’s largest provider of...
Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Pippa Russell, head of corporate communications at Bath-based Novia Financial, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? I watched the inspirational Hidden Figures on a long and...
Bath-based specialist lender 1pm this week reiterated its ambition to more than double in size as it posted a 77% increase in half-year pre-tax profits. The firm, which has grown rapidly in recent years through a series of strategic acquisitions, achieved the growth in profits to £3.6m on revenue up 74% to £13.9m. 1pm...
The successful Bath Business Expo returns for its fourth year in March, bringing together businesses from across the West of England for a packed day of seminars, networking and support. Last year’s Expo – the largest business event in the area – attracted more than 550 people, with excellent feedback from exhibitors and attendees. ...
Outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs from the Bath area are being urged to enter the region’s top awards recognising excellence in the boardroom. Launched this week, the Institute of Directors South West Director of the Year Awards 2018 showcase the wealth of executive talent and leadership across the region. New categories have been added...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. Cost of divorce rises to over £14,500 Preparing financial arrangements could save on extra costs. Find out more here Most SMEs unprepared for MTD Two in five want guidance on complying with new making tax digital requirements. Click here...
Accountancy group Grant Thornton has promoted Dominic Merlin-Cone to partner in a move that reflects his success in working in its South regional employer solutions team. The team advises businesses on all aspects of rewarding and incentivising staff, employment taxes, benefits and global mobility across Grant Thornton’s South region, which takes in Bath. Before...
Bath’s hospitality industry will continue to grow against the national trend this year, with more rooms, more visitors and more high-profile deals, according to new research. The city will benefit from the growing trend for ‘wellness’ short breaks, which are forecast to reach record levels in 2018. And as the gateway to...
