The search has started to find the South West’s happiest workplace – and staff working for Bath’s forward-looking businesses are being encouraged to take part. The contest, launched last year by workplace and interior design consultancy Wylde Interior Architecture, aims to show what separates a happy workplace from the humdrum, boring and run of...
An asthma treatment developed by Chippenham-based Vectura Group has earned another $2m (£1.38m) payment for the firm following publication of a clinical trial report in the US. Last month Vectura confirmed its VR315 treatment had completed a US clinical trial, sending its shares to a record high. The $2m has been triggered by completion...
Bath firms can get instant access to an extensive network of business knowledge and skills partners through a new growth hub launched by Business West. The region’s largest business group – and the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce – wants the portal to be the first port of call for businesses seeking any...
The latest deal by BGF, the independent fund that backs small and medium-sized firms with strong growth potential, has taken its total investment in the South West past the £100m mark. The £4.43m equity funding in marketing technology software and service firm Adestra means BGF’s regional office has now invested in 17 fast-growing companies...
Bath’s business community is being invited to welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Monkey in style with a banquet at one of the region’s top restaurants. The gala banquet has been organised by the Bristol and West of England China Bureau, which works to connect businesses in the region with businesses in...
Bath’s top firms are being urged to enter the region’s most prestigious business competition – accountants PwC’s annual West of England Business of the Year Awards. The widely-respected awards are now in their 28th year and previous winners represent the cream of the region’s top companies. The unrivalled awards, which are being staged in...
Applications for the coveted South West Fairtrade Business Awards close this weekend and Bath firms that support fair and ethical business practices are being urged to enter before Sunday’s deadline. The unique awards – now in their fourth year – champion firms that put ethical responsibilities at the heart of their business. Bath businesses...
Intellectual property law firm EIP is offering free intellectual property (IP) advice clinics during this month’s Bath Digital Festival. The clinics are for businesses or individuals seeking IP protection for their inventions (patents), designs or branding (trademarks). Innovative IP law firm EIP provides a range of services in Europe and the US from patent,...
Directors at SciSys, the Chippenham-based specialist IT firm, have insisted its recovery is now well established and last year’s problems are behind it. In a trading update to the London Stock Exchange this week, they said they were encouraged by the group’s performance in the second half of 2015 and its underlying results this...
BMT Hi-Q Sigma, the Bath-based specialist management consultancy, has promoted Nicola Adams to the role of business development director. Nicola, pictured, will maintain the company’s reputation in existing markets as well as developing sustainable business in new markets. The firm, a subsidiary of international design, engineering and risk management consultancy BMT Group, provides high-value...
