A floristry company that diversified to overcome the impact of the pandemic on the business is in the running for a national small firm award. Young Blooms has been selected as a finalist in the ‘Bricks and Clicks’ category of the 2021 Small Awards in recognition of its use of multiple channels “with innovation,...
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...
Fans of craft beers will be able to enjoy a brewery-fresh tipple in a socially distanced way from tomorrow when Yonder Brewing & Blending throws open its gates. Outdoor seating and full table service will be available every Saturday from now on at the modern farmhouse brewery in the Mendips – enabling beer lovers...
Sunglasses designed and made by Bath-based Inspecs from recycled materials, including rubber tyres and plastic bottles, have beaten off competition from nearly 1,500 pairs to win a major global sustainable business accolade. The O’Neill WOVE sunglasses came first in the Sport category of the highly acclaimed International Green Product Awards 2021. They were selected from a...
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...
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...
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...
Good Energy, the 100% renewable electricity supplier, has appointed former Moneysupermarket.com chief commercial officer Nigel Pocklington as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Juliet Davenport, who launched the business two decades ago. Juliet announced in February that she wished to step down once a suitable successor had been identified. Nigel, pictured, is expected to...
