Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday September 2 2019 One in three flexible working requests turned down, poll reveals Business owners in Swindon and Wiltshire are being asked to consider flexible hours for working parents, after a survey revealed that one in three requests are turned down. The polling – published as children around the UK go back […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday September 2 2019 Homeless charity holds event to welcome interested business partners to its day shelter Swindon Night Shelter, the charity which runs The Haven day centre for the homeless and vulnerably housed in the town, is holding a Business Partner launch event next Tuesday, September 10. Throughout the day, interested business owners will be […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday September 2 2019 Pensions and retirement in the spotlight at free drop-in surgery A firm of independent financial advisers is staging a free drop-in surgery to answer questions on pensions and retirement planning, as part of a national pension awareness campaign. The team from Grosvenor Consultancy will open the doors of their […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday August 30 2019 Business confidence falls, but South West remain among most confident in UK Business confidence in the South West of England fell 18 points during August to 11 percent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in the South West reported lower confidence in their business prospects, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday August 30 2019 Full line-up of Growth Summit speakers confirmed Growth from Resilience will be the theme of this year’s Business Growth Summit from the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership. The programme includes business leaders from a diverse range of businesses, including keynote presentations from: Paul Freeston, CEO […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday August 30 2019 Artisan ice cream maker is named as one of the UK’s top small businesses Swindon’s only artisan ice cream brand, Rays Ice Cream, has been selected as one of 100 trail-blazing small businesses in the official count-down to Small Business Saturday, which takes place across the UK on December 7. Each year 100s […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday August 29 2019 Inspiring entrepreneur shortlisted for two national awards The founder of Chippenham-based bid-writing and marketing firm Purpol Marketing has been named as a finalist in two categories at the Best Business Women Awards. Denise O’Leary has been shortlisted in both the Most Inspiring Business Woman and the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Thursday August 29 2019 Family-run accountancy practice welcomes new team member Accountancy firm Sunflower Accounts is celebrating its growth by employing new team member Helen Brant. Helen, aged 34 who lives in Royal Wootton Bassett, has recently joined the company after many years working in the financial sector specialising in […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday August 29 2019 Chamber attempts to unravel Brexit for exporters Business leaders who import or export goods or services are being offered the chance to hear from three industry experts about the way Brexit might impact their business – and what they can do to mitigate the challenges. Brexit […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Wednesday August 28 2019 Global tech distributor sets up shop in Swindon’s Old Town A global distributor of tech products has established its new headquarters in Swindon’s Old Town. XS Distribution, a wholesale distributor of hardware, consumer electrical devices, and mobile phones has taken the lease on 54 Godwin Court, in a deal […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Wednesday August 28 2019 Workshop move hits the right note for violin firm Expert advice from commercial property consultants Kilpatrick & Co was music to the ears of a company that restores cellos, violins and violas. The relocation of Philip Brown Violins to new Grade II listed premises in Cheap Street, Newbury […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday August 28 2019 Expert opinion: How to manage a negative employee Negative employees can be real energy zappers. Their negativity can be contagious and halt productivity for the wider team. Blaming others for incomplete work or poor performance, holding up projects, criticising company procedures and complaining about, well, everything. Have […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday August 26 2019 Medical packaging specialist acquires rival Swindon-based Wasdell Group – Europe’s largest independent specialist manufacturing partner to the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries – has acquired Honeywood Limited. The move will strengthen and expand Wasdell Group’s manufacturing capacity in the UK to support its growing client […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday August 26 2019 Ice hockey coach to brief business leaders on building a winning team Swindon business leaders are being offered the chance to learn how to build a winning team from Aaron Nell, head coach of the Swindon Wildcats. Following their most successful season to date, Aaron will share the secrets of their […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday August 26 2019 Businesses called on to support Air Ambulance Wiltshire Air Ambulance is calling on businesses to show their support by turning the county yellow and green in September. The charity is asking companies to do something fun during National Air Ambulance Week (September 9 to 15) by […]
