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IoD extends deadline and introduces new category in SW Director of the Year...
The deadline to enter the region’s top awards for boardroom excellence has been extended and a new category introduced to give as many directors as possible a chance to shine this year. Entrepreneurs...
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Monday March 12 Final: Clarkson Tuesday March 13 Finals: Antofagasta, John Menzies, Computercenter, French Connection, Cairn Energy, Fevertree Drinks Economic announcement: Spring Statement Wednesday...
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Spring Statement 2018: Business West calls for action on housing and...
Chancellor Philip Hammond is being urged to tackle Swindon’s housing crisis and invest in its infrastructure in his Spring Statement tomorrow. The plea has come from Business West, the region’s...
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Seminars on lean thinking and apprenticeships added to Bath Business Expo’s...
Two more seminars have been added to Bath Business Expo’s packed schedule with less than a week to go to what will be one of the largest general business exhibitions and networking opportunities in...
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Key points from today’s Spring Statement: Next spending review will take place in 2019 UK economy grew by 1.7% in 2017 OBR has increased forecast for growth next year but downgraded those for 2021 and...
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CBI chief economist Rain Newton-Smith said the Chancellor was rightly backing British business to secure the UK’s future prosperity in a new economy. “It’s great to see an upgrade in the state of our...
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Spring Statement 2018: A disconnect between actions and words, says Business...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, welcomed Chancellor Philip Hammond’s assertion in his Spring Statement that he would continue to “support British businesses” – but it...
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Spring Statement 2018: Swindon business reaction
Swindon business experts have been reacting to yesterday’s Spring Statement, with most pointing to what Chancellor Philip Hammond failed to deliver rather than what he said. Dominic Bourquin,...
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Monday March 19 Interim: Oracle Tuesday March 20 Finals: Hansteen, 888, EnQuest Interims: Bellway, FedEx Trading update: Ocado Economic announcement: CPI (February) Wednesday March 21 Finals:...
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Taking a business from good to great. The South West Business Growth summit...
Expert insights into sales and marketing, team engagement and building a business into a saleable asset will this Friday show how to take their business to the next level at an event aimed at small...
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Just over week left to enter South West Director of the Year Awards
Entrepreneurs have until Thursday of next week to enter the prestigious Institute of Directors South West Director of the Year Awards, the region’s top accolades for boardroom excellence. Three new...
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Entrepreneur’s Godmother in the pink after landing title of UK’s top sales...
Alison Edgar – the sales and customer service trainer known as The Entrepreneur’s Godmother – has retained her crown as one of the country’s top 10 business advisers and gained a new title as the UK’s...
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Lifelong motor racing fan-turned-commentator brings media expertise to Castle...
Swindon-based presentation skills trainer, commentator and motorsports enthusiast Chris Dawes is steering his career along a new path by joining the board of Castle Combe Racing Club. Chris,...
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Thrings invests in next generation of lawyers with solicitor appointments...
Swindon-headquartered regional law firm Thrings has strengthened its commercial offering to clients and reaffirmed its commitment to organic growth by appointing three newly-qualified solicitors....
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Monday March 26 Final: Spotify Trading update: Pennon Tuesday March 27 Finals: AG Barr, Moss Bros, Alliance Pharma Interim: James Halstead Trading updates: United Utilities, Stagecoach Wednesday...
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Upbeat outlook for region’s small firms, FSB survey shows, but concerns...
Confidence among small business owners in the South West has bounced back thanks to lower inflation, progress on Brexit talks and the Chancellor’s positive Spring Statement, according to a survey...
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Monday April 2 Bank holiday Tuesday April 3 Economic announcement: Manufacturing PMI (March) Wednesday April 4 Trading update: Topps Tiles Economic announcement: Construction PMI (March) Thursday...
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Trainee surveyor takes up role in Colliers’ building surveying and project...
Property consultancy Colliers International has strengthened its building surveying and project management team in the South West with the appointment of Jessica Harding as a trainee surveyor....
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Nominations open for awards that champion the high flyers of the region’s...
The hunt is on to find the individuals and businesses that are helping maintain the West of England aerospace sector’s position as one of the world’s largest and most innovative. Nominations have...
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$9.25m sale of non-core US business allows Avon Rubber to concentrate on...
Wiltshire specialist manufacturer Avon Rubber has sold its US-based hovercraft skirt and bulk liquid storage tank business, for $9.25m (£6.58m). Melksham-based Avon, which makes respirators for...
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