Family-owned firms based in Bath can get free advice and support on using digital technology to improve and streamline their business processes. The three-month programme, called Evolve Digital, will enable family businesses to identify key areas such as moving into online sales, electronic invoicing or working remotely the where digital technology can benefit them. ...
Green utility group Good Energy has invested a further £1m into the parent company of Zap-Map, the electric vehicle mapping service, to accelerate its growth. Chippenham-headquartered Good Energy already majority owns Next Green Car Ltd following two previous investments, which have helped make Bristol-based Zap-Map a major player in the drive towards zero carbon...
Fidelius, the Bath chartered financial planning group, has struck its second deal in as many weeks by launching a strategic partnership with international wealth manager deVere Group. Fidelius deVere will serve a growing number of expats returning to the UK following Brexit. deVere specialises in global, cross-border financial solutions to international investors and expatriates...
Exports by South West businesses have slumped to historic lows as they are hit by higher trade barriers due to Brexit, according to a major new survey. Manufacturers have been impacted most, the research by the British Chambers of Commerce South West shows. Some 53% of exporters said they had been impacted by the...
The hunt for a new chairman is underway at Bath advanced analytics firm Actual Experience after Stephen Davidson announced he is to stand down at next year’s AGM. Mr Davidson, pictured, joined Actual Experience’s board as non-executive chairman in February 2014, at the same time as the firm’s listing on the London Stock Exchange’s...
Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News each week to bring you the top national finance stories. Government launches recovery loan scheme The new scheme is open to businesses big and small. Click here for more details Life after Brexit: one in four exporters halt EU sales Increased red tape forces UK exporters to...
Bath Business News has teamed up with business development and growth consultants Tinderbox to host an exclusive virtual event aimed at helping business owners and leaders thrive during these uncertain times. A Brave New World – Leading Through Uncertainty will be a one-hour interactive and thought-provoking presentation. Expert presenters from Tinderbox will discuss the tactics needed...
Bath-based alternative financial services firm Time Finance has promoted business development manager Matt Harding to a relationship manager role in its invoice finance division. Matt, pictured, brings more than 10 years’ commercial finance experience to the role, in which he will be responsible for managing client relationships and bringing their growth plans to life. ...
The West of England is being outshone by other devolved English regions such as London and Greater Manchester, a survey revealed this week as business leaders called on the next ‘Metro Mayor’ to strengthen its profile and help bring in much needed investment. With less than 30 days until voters across the region go...
Bath Business News has teamed up with business development and growth consultants Tinderbox to host an exclusive virtual event aimed at helping business owners and leaders thrive during these uncertain times. A Brave New World – Leading Through Uncertainty will be a one-hour interactive and thought-provoking presentation. Expert presenters from Tinderbox will discuss the tactics needed...
