Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday March 13 2014 Swindon-based law team gets its teeth into negligence cases The number of new enquiries against dentists being dealt with by Wiltshire law firm Withy King has doubled in the last 12 months, the firm has announced. Withy King, which has a specialist dental negligence team based in Swindon, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday March 13 2014 First Growth Fund grants awarded to Wiltshire businesses Four Wiltshire businesses have become the first beneficiaries of a £1m pot of cash to support business growth. Back in December, Business Biscuit reported how Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership had successfully secured £1m from the government’s Regional […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday March 13 2014 Expert opinion: The budget – will they fudge it? As the March 19 budget looms, the fickle nature of the pensions industry will likely be high on the agenda – with increasing demand for reform in the annuity market. “Over recent years we have seen a constant nibbling […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday March 13 2014 New courses aim to get young people in Swindon ready for work A pioneering scheme to help young people prepare for the world of work and improve the pool of talented labour is being launched in Swindon next week. Backed by town employers and run by Back on Track Teens, the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Wednesday March 12 2014 Swindon and Wiltshire steams ahead, with launch of UK’s first Business Hub The first of 15 growth hubs as part of a Government programme designed to promote economic and regional growth across England has been launched in Wiltshire. The Wiltshire Business Hub was launched last week at special events held in […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Wednesday March 12 2014 Alder King brokers care home sale A former residential care home in the heart of Swindon’s Old Town conservation area is likely to be converted into flats, following a property deal brokered by Alder King. The property consultants, acting on behalf of Avon & Wiltshire […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Wednesday March 12 2014 Swindon-based IFA network Intrinsic snapped up by Old Mutual Intrinsic – the UK’s largest network of restricted and independent financial advisors – has been bought up by Old Mutual Wealth for an undisclosed sum. Under the acquisition deal, Intrinsic – which was established in the town eight years […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday March 11 2014 MP’s accolade is no small beer Swindon brewery Arkell’s has helped its local MP celebrate after being named this year’s Parliamentary Beer Champion for his efforts to scrap the hated Beer Duty Escalator. Swindon North MP Justin Tomlinson was invested with the accolade at the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday March 11 2014 Chancellor urged to ease burden for small businesses Swindon accountants Banks are calling on the Chancellor to ease the burden on small businesses in next week’s Budget. George Osborne will reveal his Budget on Wednesday March 19, when he sets out the Coalition’s financial plans in the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday March 7 2014 Change to sick pay rules set to impact small businesses New sick pay rules planned for April could have a big impact on smaller employers but few appear to be aware of the impending changes. Currently, employers pay an absent employee £86.70 a week statutory sick pay, but can […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday March 6 2014 Business leaders urged to invest their time in networking event Stockbroker Bob Devine will be telling Swindon bosses how to make the best investments for their business at the monthly Chamber of Commerce business breakfast next week. Portfolio manager Bob, of Sturgeon Ventures LLP, is an expert and renowned […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday March 6 2014 Next stage of Swindon regeneration unveiled The next stage of the regeneration of Swindon Town Centre was unveiled yesterday (Wednesday), with major changes on the cards for Fleming Way, the road that currently splits the business district in two. Following the completion of the Whalebridge […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday March 6 2014 Expert opinion: What do your customers really think of you and why should you care Your customers are loyal and keep coming back. They even introduce other people to your business from time to time, as most of your new business comes from ‘word of mouth’. So they must be happy, right? Well… maybe. […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday March 6 2014 Shake-up of divorce laws could see pre-nups agreements become legally-binding New legislation that enables couples to decide how their finances are divided after the breakdown in their marriage or civil partnership could lead to a surge in interest in pre-nuptial agreements, according to a leading Swindon-based family lawyer. Plans […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Wednesday March 5 2014 SWLEP’s chairman steps down Paul Johnson, chairman of the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP), has announced his resignation. Paul was appointed as chairman in December 2011 and during his tenure, has seen the successful delivery of the innovative and ground-breaking City […]
