Shares in Bath-headquartered alternative lender Time Finance have risen strongly after it forecast that its annual profits are likely to be higher than expected. The firm, which specialises in asset, loan and invoice finance products, has experienced a turnaround in its fortunes over the past year or so after embarking on a ‘back-to-basics’ strategy....
For many savers, retirement can seem like a far-off or even unattainable goal. But to maximise your chances of retiring comfortably, early planning is essential, writes Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter. As the cost-of-living crisis puts pressure on day-to-day finances, it’s a difficult time to think about saving for the future. But these challenges...
Troubled Bath-based advanced analytics firm Actual Experience, which described itself as being on a mission to “make the digital world work for everyone, everywhere, all of the time”, has gone into admnistration. The firm, which made a loss of £2.5m in the six months to March 31, appointed Jonathan Dunn and Andrew Sheridan of FRP Advisory...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Report suggests ways to improve pension engagement Only 20% of the population confident in retirement savings. Click here for more information. British Retail Consortium calls on Chancellor to ease inflation Shop price inflation at lowest level since August 2022....
Specialist investor BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital) has introduced two new senior roles to its team – with a further two to follow within months – as part of its ambitious five-year growth strategy. Paul Dennis-Jones has been appointed as chief investment officer at BBRC, which launched in 2015 as the West of...
Regional accountancy, tax and advisory firm Bishop Fleming, which has an office in Bath, has increased its number of partners to 43 with the promotion of corporate finance director David Lock. David, pictured, left, with Bishop Fleming managing partner Andrew Sandiford, has extensive experience in corporate finance with a lead advisory, banking, debt and equity...
Tech business founders from Bath and across the West of England are being given the chance to explore Hong Kong’s burgeoning tech ecosystem on a trade mission next month. Tech West England Advocates (TWEA) is leading the mission, which is that is backed by a range of partners including Bristol & West of England...
An accountancy firm launched more than two decades ago is looking forward to a new era after being acquired by an ambitious London-based firm. OD Accountants’ takeover of Wells-based Probusiness Wells-based Probusiness means it will be able to offer a wider range of services. OD Accountants, based in Shoreditch, uses a number of Software...
Have you sorted Christmas gifts from your business yet? If not, allow Taste of Bath to make it incredibly easy and stress-free, with gorgeous gifts that’ll make a marvellous impression. Here’s how to get Christmas done with Taste of Bath . . . Step one: Select your hampers Our stunning Christmas collection features ready-made...
Businesses can find out how best to supply goods and services to public sector organisations across the West of England at an event next week. The annual showcase, organised by Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council, has been running since 2005 and, after two years of being an online event, this year will be held...
