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,...
Alan Bennett, a partner at West of England law firm Ashfords, has become the new for the South West & Wales chair of R3, the insolvency trade body. In his new role Alan, pictured, a partner in Ashfords’ restructuring and insolvency team, will provide support to R3 members in the region, helping them promote...
Solicitors from Withy King’s corporate & commercial and private client teams in Bath discuss a few of the issues which may affect directors and other business decision-makers at work and in their personal lives. Employers may have to pay for staff travel time Employers are advised to check whether they have to pay for...
Business in the Community (BITC) is calling on Bath firms to showcase how they are taking practical action to address pressing issues as the deadline for entries to the 2016 Responsible Business Awards looms. The awards, now in their 19th year, celebrate inspiring examples of businesses that make a difference by creating stronger communities,...
The latest fall in unemployment – down a further 7,000 in the South West – has been welcomed by Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce. But Business West, the region’s largest business group, has warned that low unemployment brings its own challenges – particularly skills shortages and rising wage costs –...
Private client solicitor Holly Mieville-Hawkins, who works at regional law firm Withy King’s Bath office, has gained a prestigious award for her expertise and services to older people. Holly, pictured, achieved the Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) Older Client Care in Practice Award for her specialist work in this area as well as her...
Around 170 invited guests enjoyed a festive start to the New Year at law firm Withy King’s annual Meet the Team event held at Bath’s Abbey Hotel. Managing partner Graham Street thanked clients for their loyalty and ongoing support which had helped trigger continued growth over the past 12 months, during which Withy King...
Bath’s first investment management conference to promote the sector and provide expert advice for investors takes place next Friday. City firms operating in the sector have teamed up to stage the inaugural event at Assembly Rooms on January 22. The event will also provide a unique networking forum for city-based industry figures and investors....
Business Showcase South West, the region’s largest free business event, returns for a third year in May following its huge success in 2014 and 2015. After two years at Bristol’s Colston Hall, this year’s Business Showcase (BSSW) will take place at the newly redeveloped Ashton Gate Stadium in South Bristol on May 17. A...
