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Bath Business Blog: Susannah Adams, partner, Harbourside Corporate Finance. Preparing your business for sale

May 11, 2022
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Bath Business Blog: Susannah Adams, partner, Harbourside Corporate Finance. Preparing your business for sale

Have you asked yourself when you want to sell your business and why? Some entrepreneurs may have one eye on their next venture, while others may simply be aiming to retire early. Whatever the reason, the fundamentals of a business sale remain the same.  In this blog, we look at three top tips that...

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Bath academic to play role in major project to find out why UK lags behind in global productivity table

May 11, 2022
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Bath academic to play role in major project to find out why UK lags behind in global productivity table

A University of Bath lecturer is to take part in a major research programme aimed at solving the UK’s ‘productivity puzzle’ – the long-term problem that has blighted the country’s economy for decades. Dr Weixi Liu, pictured, from the university’s School of Management, will join the three-year study, part of a £11m research programme...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

May 8, 2022
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Monday May 9 Nothing listed Tuesday May 10 Nothing listed Wednesday May 11 Finals: Anexo Group, Mirriad Advertising, Angling Direct, Vertu Motors Interims: Compass, Brewin Dolphin, Ten Lifestyle group Trading announcements: Renishaw, Spirax-Sarco Thursday May 12 Interims: Grainger, Triton Development Trading Announcement: Balfour Beatty Trading announcements: Derwent London, Mondi, Next Friday May 13 Interim: Sage Group Trading announcement: ContourGlobal  

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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

May 6, 2022
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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. IPSE: “IR35 damages business growth” 42% of firms report negative financial impacts. Click here for more information Companies House reform impacts SMEs Government shake up to bolster powers of Companies House. Read more here    

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Vision for new city centre ‘fashion quarter’ with designer shops and creative studios unveiled by council

May 6, 2022
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Vision for new city centre ‘fashion quarter’ with designer shops and creative studios unveiled by council

Ambitious plans to transform part of Bath city centre by attracting creative industries and relocating its Fashion Museum have been revealed. A masterplan for the area, led by Bath & North East Somerset Council and funded by the West of England Combined Authority, details how the ‘top of the town’ could become a nationally...

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Accountants inspired by astronaut Tim Peake’s out-of-this-world talk at their first gathering in two years

May 6, 2022
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Accountants inspired by astronaut Tim Peake’s out-of-this-world talk at their first gathering in two years

Bath accountants gathered with colleagues from across the region last night for their professional organisation’s first annual dinner for two years – with guest speaker British astronaut Major Tim Peake sharing inspirational stories about his six months on board the International Space Station. The event, staged by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England...

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Commitment to the community is reinforced by Bath lettings agency as it marks 30 years in business

May 6, 2022
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Commitment to the community is reinforced by Bath lettings agency as it marks 30 years in business

Bath independent lettings agency HomeLets is this month celebrating its 30th anniversary, with the son of its late founder vowing to build on its strong community links and support for local charities. HomeLets was set up in 1992 by Caroline Arundell and, through steady organic growth, now boasts a 13-strong team managing hundreds of...

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Good Energy in the running for inaugural Which? Sustainability Champion Award

May 6, 2022
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Good Energy in the running for inaugural Which? Sustainability Champion Award

Renewable power group Good Energy is to go head-to-head against some of the consumer industry’s top brands in the battle for a prestigious Which? Award. The Chippenham-based Good Energy will line up in the inaugural Sustainability Champion of the Year category of the awards against German domestic appliance giant Miele and Silver Cross, the Yorkshire-headquartered iconic pram manufacturer....

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New owner for ‘magnificent’ 18th century country house hotel on outskirts of Bath

May 5, 2022
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New owner for ‘magnificent’ 18th century country house hotel on outskirts of Bath

A country house near Bath which dates back to the 18th century has changed hands after going on sale with a guide price of £2.75m. The Waterhouse in Monkton Combe, pictured, which has 13 en-suite guest bedrooms and 10 serviced offices, has been bought by a private individual after a high level of interest...

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Truespeed looks to outpace rivals with one-year price freeze to help customers with cost-of-living crisis

May 5, 2022
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Truespeed looks to outpace rivals with one-year price freeze to help customers with cost-of-living crisis

Truespeed, the fast-growing Bath-based broadband provider, is to freeze prices across all its packages for the next 12 months in a move it claims is in stark contrast to many of its rivals. The firm, which secured £100m from Aviva Investors in January – its largest funding since its launch eight years ago – said...

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