Finance

Use of software firm Xero’s ‘beautiful accountancy’ earns national award for Old Mill

February 12, 2016
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Use of software firm Xero’s ‘beautiful accountancy’ earns national award for Old Mill

Regional accountancy firm Old Mill has beaten more than 200 rivals to earn the title ‘Emerging Partner of the Year’ at an awards ceremony staged by fast-growing accounting software group Xero. Old Mill, which has offices in Melksham and Wells, won thanks to its “commitment to deliver an increasing number of value-added services to...

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Bath firms urged to enter contest to find the region’s happiest workplace

February 11, 2016
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Bath firms urged to enter contest to find the region’s happiest workplace

The search has started to find the South West’s happiest workplace – and staff working for Bath’s forward-looking businesses are being encouraged to take part. The contest, launched last year by workplace and interior design consultancy Wylde Interior Architecture, aims to show what separates a happy workplace from the humdrum, boring and run of...

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Estate agent price comparison site nets six-figure investment from Bath business angel

February 11, 2016
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Estate agent price comparison site nets six-figure investment from Bath business angel

Bath-based property developer and business angel Chris Bamford has acquired a significant shareholding in free price comparison website for estate agents Netanagent. The six-figure investment by Mr Bamford, a director of several businesses including Boss Development (Bath), will enable Netanagent to embark on a targeted digital and media advertising campaign aimed at increasing its...

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Bishop Fleming awarded Xero Gold Partner status for helping its clients get ahead in the cloud

February 11, 2016
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Bishop Fleming awarded Xero Gold Partner status for helping its clients get ahead in the cloud

A rush by its clients to do their accounts in the cloud has earned West of England accountancy firm Bishop Fleming coveted Gold Partner status with global cloud-based accounting software Xero. Bishop Fleming, which has an office in Bath, chose Xero to provide its cloud platform as part of a strategic decision to offer...

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Growth hub taps into expertise to change the face of business support

February 5, 2016
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Growth hub taps into expertise to change the face of business support

Bath firms can get instant access to an extensive network of business knowledge and skills partners through a new growth hub launched by Business West. The region’s largest business group – and the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce – wants the portal to be the first port of call for businesses seeking any...

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Growth fund on the lookout for new opportunities after reaching £100m investment milestone

February 4, 2016
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Growth fund on the lookout for new opportunities after reaching £100m investment milestone

The latest deal by BGF, the independent fund that backs small and medium-sized firms with strong growth potential, has taken its total investment in the South West past the £100m mark. The £4.43m equity funding in marketing technology software and service firm Adestra means BGF’s regional office has now invested in 17 fast-growing companies...

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Assistant director appointment bolsters RBS’ structured finance team in the West

February 3, 2016
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Assistant director appointment bolsters RBS’ structured finance team in the West

RBS has appointed Rhys Morgan as assistant director in its structured finance team to work on deals across the South of England and South Wales. Rhys, pictured, who has worked for Finance Wales and global accountancy firm KPMG, joins RBS from Gloucester-based tax advisers and chartered accountants Hazlewoods, where he worked in the corporate...

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Firms invited to celebrate the Year of the Monkey and strengthen business links with China

January 31, 2016
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Firms invited to celebrate the Year of the Monkey and strengthen business links with China

Bath’s business community is being invited to welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Monkey in style with a banquet at one of the region’s top restaurants. The gala banquet has been organised by the Bristol and West of England China Bureau, which works to connect businesses in the region with businesses in...

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Confidence builds in West property sector, survey shows, as major schemes come on stream

January 31, 2016
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Confidence builds in West property sector, survey shows, as major schemes come on stream

The South West’s property and construction industry is among the most confident in the UK, according to a new report by accountancy group Smith & Williamson. The firm’s annual survey of more than 200 property and construction professionals revealed a rise in confidence over the past 12 months, with 84% of South West-based respondents...

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Annual search starts to find the West of England’s best businesses

January 29, 2016
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Annual search starts to find the West of England’s best businesses

Bath’s top firms are being urged to enter the region’s most prestigious business competition – accountants PwC’s annual West of England Business of the Year Awards. The widely-respected awards are now in their 28th year and previous winners represent the cream of the region’s top companies. The unrivalled awards, which are being staged in...

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