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More global blue-chip firms call on Actual Experience to upgrade their digital workplaces

November 4, 2021
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More global blue-chip firms call on Actual Experience to upgrade their digital workplaces

Two more contracts have been won by Actual Experience, the Bath-based advanced analytics firm, for its ground-breaking Business Impact Assessments, which help businesses introduce new ways of working ushered in by the pandemic.   Actual Experience described one of the unnamed clients as a leading global food and beverages business while the other is...

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Saturday session will give more potential business owners chance to get free expert start-up advice

November 4, 2021
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Saturday session will give more potential business owners chance to get free expert start-up advice

A Saturday start-up clinic is to be held for the first time to allow more would-be entrepreneurs across Bath and North East Somerset to access free expert advice on launching their own business.    The Business Start-up programme provides free training and support to help people see if their idea are viable and, if...

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Former defence industry boss takes over as Institute of Directors regional chair

November 4, 2021
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Former defence industry boss takes over as Institute of Directors regional chair

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed former Somerset defence electronics industry executive Steve Hill as the new chair of its South West region. Steve, pictured, has been vice-chair since July and succeeds Muir Macdonald following the completion of his three-year term as chair.  In his new role Steve will be the voice for South...

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Bath Business Blog: Helen Rich, managing director, Taste of Bath. The importance of relationships – staff and client experience

November 4, 2021
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Bath Business Blog: Helen Rich, managing director, Taste of Bath. The importance of relationships – staff and client experience

If Covid has taught us anything, it is the importance of relationships. It has made us re-evaluate who we see, how we are perceived and how we care for others.  This is true of our personal relationships but equally true of the working relationships we have with clients, partners and employees.  The current recruitment...

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Ground-breaking wound infection test developed by University of Bath spin-out

November 4, 2021
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Ground-breaking wound infection test developed by University of Bath spin-out

A company formed by scientists from the University of Bath is creating a quick and simple test for diagnosing bacterial infections in wounds, based on technology developed by the university’s Department of Chemistry.   SmartWound’s test uses a colour-changing dye to diagnose bacterial infections from wound swab samples, specifically detecting when toxic bacteria are present without...

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Refurbished warehouse proves ideal present for licensed giftware firm

November 3, 2021
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Refurbished warehouse proves ideal present for licensed giftware firm

Half Moon Bay, the Bath-based licensed giftware wholesaler, has relocated its warehouse for the second time in three years.   The firm, which sells products licensed from many of the world’s top entertainment brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Superman, Doctor Who and Star Wars, has agreed a nine-year lease for a modern refurbished...

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New head office for Stone King as it moves out of Queen Square after nearly 200 years

November 3, 2021
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New head office for Stone King as it moves out of Queen Square after nearly 200 years

National law firm Stone King has relocated to a new head office in Bath after spending almost two centuries in the city’s iconic Queen Square. The firm’s new office on Upper Borough Walls, pictured right and below, opened this week, meaning all its 150-plus Bath-based specialist sectors and teams are now working together at...

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Sharp rise in insolvencies prompts warning to directors to be alert to looming trading problems

November 3, 2021
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Sharp rise in insolvencies prompts warning to directors to be alert to looming trading problems

An insolvency expert has urged Bath’s directors to seek advice at the first signs of business distress following the release of statistics showing corporate failures have risen by more than 40% over the past year. Philip Winterborne, South West chair of trade body R3, made the plea after third quarter figures from the Insolvency...

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Pearson May Financial Update: Key changes in the Autumn Budget 2021

November 2, 2021
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Pearson May Financial Update: Key changes in the  Autumn Budget 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the Autumn Budget last week and it was a Budget that aims to ensure that the UK economy bounces back following the coronavirus pandemic, writes Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter.   The main announcements were focused on spending and there were relatively few tax changes.    Income Tax limits and the...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

October 31, 2021
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Monday November 1 Finals: K3 Capital Group, Lok’N Store Group Q3 results: Argo Blockchain, Gran Tierra Energy Economic announcement: PMI manufacturing Tuesday November 2 Finals: Oncimmune Holdings, Up Global Sourcing Holdings Interim: FD Technologies Q3 results: BP, Standard Chartered Trading announcement: Flutter Entertainment Wednesday November 3 Final: Nanoco Group Interims: Braemar Shipping Services, Esken, Trainline Q3 result: Amryt Pharma Trading announcements: AIB Group, Coca-Cola HB,...

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