Tech business founders from Bath and across the West of England are being given the chance to explore Hong Kong’s burgeoning tech ecosystem on a trade mission next month. Tech West England Advocates (TWEA) is leading the mission, which is that is backed by a range of partners including Bristol & West of England...
An accountancy firm launched more than two decades ago is looking forward to a new era after being acquired by an ambitious London-based firm. OD Accountants’ takeover of Wells-based Probusiness Wells-based Probusiness means it will be able to offer a wider range of services. OD Accountants, based in Shoreditch, uses a number of Software...
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Businesses can find out how best to supply goods and services to public sector organisations across the West of England at an event next week. The annual showcase, organised by Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council, has been running since 2005 and, after two years of being an online event, this year will be held...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Self-assessment scams threaten 12m customers HMRC is warning people to be cautious. Click here for more information. Total tax receipts surge by £23.1bn Government revenue hits £392.5bn between April and September. Find out more here
A relationship executive with more than 40 years’ experience in the financial services sector has joined the invoice finance team at Time Finance, the Bath-headquartered alternative lender. Karen Blanchard, pictured, will be responsible for nurturing relationships with a broad portfolio of clients at the firm, which supports more than 11,000 firms with a diverse...
Regional accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has appointed Karen Williams as its new general practice director, based in its Bath office. Karen, pictured, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new role, with a focus on supporting owner-managed businesses, ranging from sole traders and partnerships to limited companies. She has enjoyed a successful career...
The FinTech sector in the South West contributes more than £1bn to the regional economy annually and supports a workforce of nearly 19,000 in more than 190 firms, according to new analysis. The report published by Whitecap Consulting, the regional strategy consultancy with a base in Bristol, reveals the South West’s core FinTech strengths...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. 12m self-assessment customers at risk of scams HMRC warns customers to be cautious. Click here for more information. Mileage rates leave workers out of pocket, warns ATT HMRC rates will reimburse employees for business travel. Find out...
Financial Planner and digital advice specialist Hugh Johnson has been appointed to the wealth management team of South West accountancy and finance group Old Mill. Hugh, pictured, joins Old Mill, which has offices in Chippenham, Wells, Yeovil and Exeter, from tax, wealth and estates planners Fry Group, where he was global head of operations responsible for integrating the firm’s...
