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...
Fast-growing Bath chartered financial planning group Fidelius has stayed close to home for its latest acquisition, city-based financial advisers Robson Taylor IFA. Robson Taylor, which specialises in retirement planning, investments, savings and protection, will bring an additional £105m of assets under management to Fidelius along with £780,000 in revenue. All Robson Taylor staff...
The long-established company behind a hotel, health club and golf course near Bath has gone into administration as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The 45-bedroom Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel, pictured, in Midsomer Norton has become the latest victim of the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the hotel, retail, and leisure markets. Family...
A fledgling business launched by two University of Bath School of Management students hoping to make the cosmetic industry more environmentally friendly has come first in a competition. KindCosmetics and its product TanKindly beat stiff competition from fellow students at the university in the Invictus Business Challenge 2021. The contest, staged by the ICAEW (Institute of...
