Finance

Client co-ordinator joins firm behind Bath’s business support programme as uptake doubles

September 5, 2018
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Client co-ordinator joins firm behind Bath’s business support programme as uptake doubles

The number of businesses enrolled on the Bath & North East Somerset Business Support Programme, which offers free expert business advice to growing firms, has more than doubled in just six months. More than 250 firms have now joined the programme compared to 100 on the scheme back in March. Those taking part benefit...

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Pearson May Financial Update: Making Tax Digital – Are you ready?

September 5, 2018
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Pearson May Financial Update: Making Tax Digital – Are you ready?

  You may have heard in the news about the government’s plans to phase in its Making Tax Digital (MTD) system. According to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), approximately £4bn a year is lost in simple VAT mistakes alone and it hopes that the introduction of MTD will assist in reducing the errors made...

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Firms urged to get in a spin as race starts to find Bath’s fastest business

August 31, 2018
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Bath businesses are being invited to sign up for a charity ‘spin showdown’ next month in aid of Dorothy House Hospice.   The Swift Charity Challenge, organised by Bath accountants Richardson Swift, takes place on September 28 at Old Bond Street, with all proceeds going to charity.  Event organiser, Richardson Swift marketing & office...

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TEDx comes to Bath with pledge to ‘light up the future’ of the city

August 31, 2018
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TEDx comes to Bath with pledge to ‘light up the future’ of the city

Bath is to stage its first TEDx, the globally recognised idea-sharing forum, next month with a wide-ranging line-up of speakers. The half-day event – which has the theme of ‘Light up the Future’ – is being backed by some of the city’s top firms as sponsors.  TEDxs have proved extremely popular in hundreds of...

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Report forecasts £27bn economic impact of University of Bath-backed SETsquared incubator

August 31, 2018
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Report forecasts £27bn economic impact of University of Bath-backed SETsquared incubator

The University of Bath-backed SETsquared Partnership, the world’s No 1 business incubator, is forecast to contribute nearly £27bn to the UK economy and create more than 22,000 jobs over the next 12 years.   According to independent research by Warwick Economics and Development (WECD), SETsquared has already boosted the economy by £5.8bn since its...

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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

August 30, 2018
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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up each week to bring you the top national finance stories.    Can flexible working benefit your business?   Only 6% of employees now work the old 9am to 5pm hours.   Read here for more information   Five of the biggest pension myths...

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Unique list that identifies South West’s top disrupters back for second year

August 28, 2018
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Unique list that identifies South West’s top disrupters back for second year

A project that identifies the 25 most disruptive firms in the South West is to return for a second year. Disrupt South West recognises innovative ventures with headquarters in the region which hold the greatest potential to influence, change or create new markets. While Bristol firms dominated the inaugural list last year – with...

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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

August 16, 2018
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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

Each week Bath Business News teams up with Bath accountancy firm Pearson May to bring you the top national finance stories.  How to make the most of the Lifetime ISA  Saving with a LISA for a first home or retirement. Click here to view your options Exports: is the time right to get involved?...

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Firms urged to scrum down at fund-raising tournament for Bath Rugby Foundation

August 16, 2018
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Firms urged to scrum down at fund-raising tournament for Bath Rugby Foundation

Businesses from across the South West are being invited to enter teams for a touch rugby tournament next month in aid of Bath Rugby Foundation. Hosted by Nine Feet Tall, the Bath-based change management consultancy, in conjunction with Bath Ladies Rugby, the afternoon will offer friendly competition, networking and food and drinks, as well...

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More time to get happy as deadline extended for awards that showcase region’s enlightened workplaces

August 16, 2018
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More time to get happy as deadline extended for awards that showcase region’s enlightened workplaces

Forward-thinking Bath firms that put their staff’s wellbeing front and centre now have more time to enter the South West’s only awards that champion workplace happiness. The deadline for the competition, now in its fourth year, has been extended into next month due to an unprecedented number of entrants.  The South West Happiest Workplace...

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