Barbara Davies, chief executive of the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), says that collaborative working between business and education are essential to maintain growth and productivity in the longer term. Businesses in the West of England continue to face the challenge of a skills gap, impacting on growth and stifling productivity and...
National property consultancy Carter Jonas has strengthened its industrial team in its Bath office with the appointment of Alison Williams as an associate partner in the South West. Alison, pictured, worked at Alder King in Swindon for eight years during which she achieved the accolade of Deal Maker of the Year from Estates...
Figures released today show that South West exporters out performed the national picture last year, increasing the volume of overseas sales by 10.6% compared to a national decrease of 2.7%. The data released by HM Revenue and Customs found that the total value of South West exports in 2015 was £15.2bn, an increase of...
More than 1,000 people have registered to use Chippenham’s free wi-fi service since it was introduced by the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) last October. The wi-fi can be used by anybody in the town centre and has been instrumental in encouraging users – including residents, businesses and visitors – to browse the BID’s...
International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has appointed Jo Williams as a director in its South West office. Jo, pictured, has joined the firm’s Bristol office after more than 26 years in the industry, working with companies such as Cushman & Wakefield and Ridge & Partners. Her most recent role was with DTZ in...
Lightweight steel roofing company Metrotile UK has appointed Glenn Everest to lead its training operations as sales of its products continue to climb. Glenn, pictured, who boasts more than 40 years’ experience in fitting lightweight steel roof tile systems, will train roofers in the skills required to install the Chippenham-based firm’s variety of products....
Storagebase, the Frome-headquartered provider of self-storage units and removal services, has opened its latest site in its home town with the support of a £4m commercial mortgage from HSBC. The firm operates sites in nearly 70 towns in an area stretching from Somerset to Buckinghamshire and Staffordshire and has ambitious plans to open more....
Bath-based communications agency Creatrix PR has added new clients and taken on another member of staff as it enjoys a busy start to the year. The firm has increased its client portfolio by around a third since November, signalling another strong 12 months ahead as it enters its 16th year in business. Established in...
One of the largest business exhibitions in the region – The Bath Business Expo 2016 – is preparing to open its doors next week. The Expo on Thursday March 17 is supported by Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) and will act as a local and regional meeting hub for business advice, seminars,...
By Brady George, managing director of facilities management business Almeda. All successful business leaders know that without great people it is difficult to have a great business. Which is why management and leadership are firmly on the agenda for businesses operating in the facilities management and the wider property sector. It has to be,...
