It sounds like every student’s dream task – a field trip to a brewery. But that is exactly what a group from Bath Spa University have done as part of their studies. The second-year Biology in Society and Applied Microbiology students visited Bath’s Electric Bear craft brewery to learn about the industrial processes involved...
A new innovation and enterprise space has opened on the University of Bath’s campus to provide a space for student entrepreneurs, researchers and graduate start-ups to develop and share ideas for products and services. The E-Lab, pictured, which also offers access to support and mentoring, is a significant expansion of the university’s enterprise services,...
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...
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...
The opportunities for business growth and expansion through trade are huge. If you're thinking about trading with the EU and other markets, or want to continue trading, there are rules you need to follow for importing and exporting. It can be overwhelming, but the West of England Combined Authority’s Growth Hub is here to...
Being tied down with day-to-day administration can be frustrating, particularly when you would rather be developing your business. Whether you are a busy finance director or an entrepreneur growing a business, keeping your accounting and compliance requirements on track is essential to your success. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) can remove the administrative burden and...
Business organisations have welcomed the stability that the landslide Conservative General Election victory will bring – but question marks remain over the kind of Brexit deal a Boris Johnson-led government will strike. Business West, the South West’s largest business group which runs Bath Chamber of Commerce and the Bath & North East Somerset Initiative,...
Business growth consultancy Cool Ventures is running a series of free workshops to help Bath businesses thrive and prosper. The courses are open to businesses that enrol on the Bath Business Support Programme or the Swindon and Wiltshire SME Growth Programme, which are delivered by Cool Ventures. The programmes provide free intensive support to...
Regional accountancy firm Monahans has extended its reach further into the South West by merging with a long-established Taunton firm. BJ DixonWalsh’s three partners and 25 staff have joined Monahans, which opened in Bath 10 years ago and also has offices in Chippenham, Frome, Glastonbury, Trowbridge and Swindon. The move follows November’s merger with Bath...
I’m confused about the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. The Government seems to talk about them as virtually the same thing – is that right? It has always been pretty clearly understood that tax evasion is wrong. It involves breaking the law and is a criminal act. Tax avoidance, on the other...
