Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday September 23 2019 Entries open for Chippenham Business Awards 2020 Chippenham’s best businesses, from the smallest to the largest, are being urged to put their names forward for the fourth annual Chippenham Business Awards. Organised by Chippenham BID and sponsored by Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd, the Chippenham Business Awards is […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday September 20 2019 Could today’s climate strike be an opportunity for your business? Workers across the UK are joining a movement started by children, and striking to demand action against climate change today. It sounds disruptive, but the worldwide event could be a way for businesses to demonstrate – to their employees […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday September 20 2019 Professional services firm throws free networking event and charity quiz evening Business leaders in Swindon can benefit from some free networking when professional services firm Optimum throws open its doors on Wednesday, October 2. The event runs from 7.30am until 9am at Optimum’s offices at Vicarage Court, 160 Ermin Street, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday September 20 2019 New IT system for schools to be launched next week A new IT system that promises to save schools cash and help them attract and retain teachers is being launched in Wiltshire by a local businessman next weekend. Cloudhappi’s solution, which is being showcased to schools at an event […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Thursday September 19 2019 SEO expert joins Swindon company as non-exec director The former SEO director of ZPG for brands including Zoopla, PrimeLocation and uSwitch is taking on a new role in Swindon – working with the team at digital agency Smarter Media. The company’s founder, Karl Paul, said he had […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Thursday September 19 2019 Contract centre appoints new chief financial officer Contact centre, customer service and outsourcing service provider Woven has announced the appointment of Tim Collins as its new chief financial officer. Starting in the role this week, Tim arrives at Woven after previously serving as group financial controller […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday September 19 2019 Charity offers driver training to improve road safety Road safety charity Brake is offering driver training programme to fleet managers and driver trainers in Swindon. Pledge Training is based on six key areas of road safety, addressing the specific issues that face at-work drivers as a high-risk […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Wednesday September 18 2019 Exclusive: Wiltshire could play a leading role in defence against cyber attacks Wiltshire could play a major role in the fight against criminal and state-sponsored cyber attacks, as part of an initiative known as Cyber Valley. Corsham could be the base for a hub of firms of cyber intelligence experts, developing […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Wednesday September 18 2019 Nationwide invests in digital lettings agency Bunk Nationwide Building Society has invested in Bunk, a digital lettings agency using Open Banking to help property landlords run their businesses and improve the rental market for renters. The Swindon-based society, which is one of the biggest Buy-to-Let lenders […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 18 2019 Expert opinion: How can you be absolutely sure that your marketing is working? Some business owners I meet have got their marketing pretty well taped. Typically they’re always looking for ways to improve their results as well. And because they’re looking, they will often find some. Other business owners however find the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday September 17 2019 Swindon Mindful Employer Network to relaunch as workplace mental health crisis deepens Swindon Mindful Employer Network is to relaunch in the face of a mental health crisis, with one-in-four workers in the UK expected to experience a mental health problem this year. Mental health is linked to a variety of workplace […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday September 17 2019 Swindon law firm wins High Court battle over Highworth ballot count mistake An election result which saw the wrong person elected as a councillor has been overturned by the High Court, after Swindon-based law firm Francis George Solicitor-Advocate lodged for an electoral petition on behalf of independent candidate Ken Smith. Highworth […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday September 17 2019 App developer uses tech to bring 50 Swindon buildings alive Tech expert Paul Harding has teamed up with author and blogger Angela Atkinson to bring her latest book on Swindon to life online. Using his new tech platform Zapp Active, which is in development as an interactive community portal, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Monday September 16 2019 Senior partner at law firm to retire The senior partner at law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett retires this month after 40 years as a solicitor. Nigel Godsiffe originally qualified as a teacher, but after two years decided a life in the classroom was not for him, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday September 16 2019 Not-for-profit businesses to hold first annual conference An association of not-for-profit businesses will hold its inaugural conference in Swindon next month. Swindon Social Enterprise Network is a community voluntary organisation that seeks to assist new and existing social enterprises, help charities to monetarise, and help private […]
