• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Wednesday October 11 2017

South West growth momentum slows in September

The private sector in the South West lost growth momentum in September, with business activity and new orders increasing at the slowest rates in three months, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Regional Purchasing Managers’ Index. The South West […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Wednesday October 11 2017

Construction firm among top 250 performing private companies

Swindon construction company Beard has been recognised as one of the UK’s top-performing private companies in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250. This is the first year the family-owned firm, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday October 11 2017

Expert advice: How the daily mile scheme can help staff be more productive

In a scheme being launched by the Scottish government, businesses are being asked to encourage staff to walk a mile a day to improve health and productivity. After a recent successful trial at a school, Scottish Power are championing […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Tuesday October 10 2017

Monahans appoints new business development manager

Chartered accountants Monahans have appointed a business development manager to bolster the firm’s marketing team. With an expansion of approximately 40 percent over the past two years, Monahans has seen its reach grow further into the South West with […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Tuesday October 10 2017

Expansion and an award on the horizon for 24-7 Staffing

Expansion is underway for independent Wiltshire recruiter 24-7 Staffing, which is relocating two of its branch offices to bigger premises. The Chippenham-based company is moving both its Salisbury and Bristol offices into larger premises in each of the cities, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Tuesday October 10 2017

£1 million first in the UK machinery investment puts Wasdell at the forefront of packaging

Packaging contractor Wasdell has invested in the first blister packaging machine of its type in the UK with an investment of approximately £1 million. The Noack 950 blister packaging machine will enable Wasdell, which is the country’s largest independent […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Tuesday October 10 2017

Novum Law secures £1 million compensation for severely brain injured man

Specialist personal injury law firm Novum Law has won a £1 million High Court settlement for a young man who suffered a severe brain injury after being struck by a car on the A12 in Essex as he walked […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Tuesday October 10 2017

Students learn the secrets of new homes from Newland Homes

Students from the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester have been shown an insight into residential housebuilding at Newland Homes’ Broad Blunsdon Heights development. 42 students from the BSc (Hons) and MSc Real Estate courses visited the 57-home site and […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Tuesday October 10 2017

Hills hosts MPA South West H&S event

Hills Quarry Products hosted the 2017 MPA South West Region Health and Safety Awareness Day on 20 September at Hills’ quarry in Calne. The Health and Safety Awareness Day was opened by Kevin Stevens, MPA health and safety director, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Tuesday October 10 2017

Elcome announces £¼ million investment

Growing software company Elcome has announced a £¼ million investment to meet customer demands for precise data, matching part numbers to vehicles, in the automotive aftermarket. Elcome is making the investment in both people – in the fields of […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Tuesday October 10 2017

Businesses in the South West suffer £800K loss from mandate fraud

Businesses in the South West are being urged to alert staff to the dangers of mandate fraud after new figures show that companies in the region lost £800K last year. The data, obtained by RSM from Action Fraud, the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Tuesday October 10 2017

Chance to see the world’s leading business coach in action

The world’s number one sales coach is coming to the West to share his secrets with business owners. Brad Sugars Uncensored will be calling at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cadbury House, Bristol on Wednesday, October 18, from 6.30pm […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Friday October 6 2017

Economy’s ‘secret weapon’ adds Hub to its arsenal

A “closely-guarded secret weapon of the government’s economic strategy” has pledged to become more visible, publishing an annual report, holding its first annual conference, and launching a new online hub to support Swindon and Wiltshire’s 28,000 businesses. Opening the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Friday October 6 2017

Swindon Chamber to discuss what Success Looks Like in Digital Marketing

Generating sales leads using digital marketing will be the topic of conversation at the next Swindon Chamber of Commerce business breakfast. The session will be led by John Woods, director of Reading-based digital marketing specialists Sharp Ahead. Delegates will […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Wednesday October 4 2017

‘Business-friendly’ Brexit named number one priority by Thames Chamber councils

Engaging companies to ensure that the government delivers a ‘business-friendly’ Brexit has been named as the number one policy priority by chamber councils and their members across the Thames Valley. Local councils represent diverse and vibrant business community from […]