Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday July 25 2013 Chance for small businesses to pitch to big spenders The chance for SMEs to tout their wares to Wiltshire’s biggest spenders is being offered at a Wessex Chambers Meet the Buyer event. The event guarantees attendees one-to-one meetings with the procurement managers of nine of Wiltshire’s biggest businesses, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday July 25 2013 Would-be engineers flock to launch of University Technical College Would-be engineers from across Wiltshire attended a launch event to find out more about the Swindon’s University Technical College. Teens and parents visited the event at STEAM Museum in Kemble Drive, to discover how the University Technical College in […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday July 25 2013 Rates are ‘crushing small businesses and killing the high street’, says FSB The business rates system needs a radical overhaul as almost one in 10 respondents to a Federation of Small Businesses survey say they are paying more in rates than rent. The survey which polled 2,425 FSB members found that […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday July 25 2013 Things are looking up for economy, agree businesses leaders Business lobbyists have welcomed today’s news that the economy grew by 0.6 percent between April and June, compared with the first three months of 2013. But lobbying groups have demanded more action from the government to sustain growth. Figures […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday July 23 2013 UK exports reach highest level since the recession Exporting activity is at its highest level on record (since Q3,2007) according to the latest British Chambers of Commerce / DHL trade confidence index, published yesterday (Tuesday). Responses from more than 1,700 businesses show that export orders and sales […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday July 23 2013 Rugby treat for ladies who lunch Bath, England and British Lions rugby forward Nigel Redman will be the guest speaker at a meeting of Wiltshire businesswomen in September. Since retiring from the pitch, Redman has coached the England under 19s and been a commentator for […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Friday July 19 2013 For sale: six bedroom period farmhouse… in an industrial estate They say the three most important factors in determining the desirability of a property are location, location, location. So the sale of a six-bedroom period farmhouse in Swindon will raise a few eyebrows… it’s in the middle of a […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday July 19 2013 Social Media Session explores apps, and all that jazz Turning your smartphone into a mobile studio is the topic of the next Marlborough Social Media Session. Social media expert Marcus Lilley, of FutrSocial, will be showing businesses and organisations how to use mobile apps like Vine, Instagram, AudioBoo, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday July 19 2013 New summer ale creates a buzz A new beer launched near Marlborough this week aims to help Wiltshire’s ailing bee population. Mayor of Marlborough Guy Loosmore pulled the first pint of HoneyBee Nectar at The Bell in at Ramsbury on Saturday. The light, summery beer […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday July 19 2013 Stuck in a hot office? Flexible working could save UK businesses £billions, claims report While Wiltshire workers toil in sweltering offices this week, a new report suggests UK businesses could enjoy cost reductions and productivity gains running up to £8.1bn – or 0.5 percent of GDP – by optimising their approach to flexible […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday July 17 2013 Lifting the lid on whistleblowing legislation Employers should be aware that there are developments to whistleblowing legislation which affect protected disclosures made on or after 25 June 2013. Whistleblowing legislation offers protection to workers who disclose information about a dangerous or illegal activity or omission […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Tuesday July 16 2013 Flood risks explored at Chamber event Property and construction experts will be invited to explore flood alleviation at a Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce event in Swindon. The Business Leaders’ Forum will hear from Sam Weller, head of civil protection at Swindon Borough Council, about […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday July 16 2013 Teamwork and leadership are focus of workshop The Manufacturing Advisory Service is to hold a skills workshop in Wiltshire, with a focus on teamwork and leadership. The course provides an introduction for Business Leaders and Managers to the requirements needed to understand how teams develop and […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday July 16 2013 Two Wiltshire manufacturers get share of £506m funding pot Two Wiltshire businesses are to receive support from the fourth round of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund, which aims to support the creation of economic growth and sustainable employment. Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells of Swindon and Cooper Tires of […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday July 15 2013 Marshfield Bakery rises to the occasion A Chippenham company that manufactures quality handmade cakes, snack bars, biscuits and seasonal goods has increased its turnover by 155 per cent and launched 13 new products after developing an innovation strategy to capitalise on opportunities to enter new […]
