West accountancy firm Monahans is expanding its Bath office to offer financial services, including expert advice in areas such as the new pension rules and automatic enrolment. The launch of the financial services department is the latest development in a programme of organic growth at Monahans, one of the largest accountancy firms in the...
Bath-based specialist motor accident-claim handler Helphire today said its recent acquisition of a law firm specialising in road traffic personal injuries had paid off more than it expected. It also said a full-scale shake up of its core business, which plunged into heavy losses two years ago following major changes in its market, had...
Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has bolstered its liquidity advisory team in the South West with the appointment of Jon Szabo as a new director to support the growth ambitions of the region’s large businesses. Jon, pictured, is one of four new directors to join the now nine-strong team, headed by David Brunton, which provides...
The economic recovery is on a “firm footing” and Bath businesses are reaping the benefits, according to Business West, the organisation that runs the city's Chamber of Commerce. Its managing director Phil Smith said Tuesday’s official figures showing the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the first three months of this year were reflected...
The West of England’s food and drink businesses are increasingly upbeat about their prospects despite concerns over the price of raw materials and energy and the impact of this winter’s floods. Most also believe that being based in this region is a major plus, according to a new survey. The research by leading business...
BGF, the independent company established to help Britain’s growing businesses, has promoted two members of its West-based investment team. Ned Dorbin has been promoted to investment director and Edwin Davies to investment manager. The BGF investment team in Bristol, which covers the South West of England and South Wales and is led by regional director...
Bath PR firm DWP Public Relations is celebrating helping client Clifton Asset Management win a prestigious industry award. DWP handled the recent national PR launch of the ground-breaking business funding portal alternativebusinessfunding.co.uk – the brainchild of Bristol-based Clifton’s chairman Adam Tavener. Clifton was presented with the Business Moneyfacts Best Alternative Funding Provider 2014 award...
Businesses based in Bath and North East Somerset impacted by the recent flooding could be eligible for Government financial support. Small and medium-sized businesses affected by the floods can claim funding via Bath & North East Somerset Council to develop and carry out business recovery plans. The funding could cover immediate clean-up costs, materials,...
Bath-based Chase de Vere, the national firm of Independent Financial Advisers, has appointed Samuel Mayes as a senior technical adviser. Samuel is a Chartered Financial Planner and has also achieved Fellowship of the CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) – regarded as the premier qualification for those in the financial advice industry. He has a track...
Business West, the lobbying and advice group that runs Bath Chamber of Commerce, welcomed this week's fall in inflation but warned that the Government still needed to do more to support business as it emerges from recession. Managing director Phil Smith said the drop in annual CPI (consumer price index) inflation from 1.7% in...
