Business Biscuit: news for smart cookies

Featured News

A historic independent department store in Bristol is to close in May after trading for 116 years

Swindon & Wiltshire News
01.05.2024

Historic Bristol department store Bristol Guild to close

A historic independent department store in Bristol is to close in May after trading for 116 years. Bristol Guild announced its closure on social media this morning (Wednesday). Inspired by William Morris’ Arts & Crafts movement, the Bristol Guild […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.04.2024

Bristol Light Festival boosts city economy by £10.4 million

February’s Bristol Light Festival attracted 275,000 visitors and added £10.4 million to the city’s economy, according to organiser Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID). An economic impact report published this week by the BID says £8.7 million in spending […]

US logistics giant GXO has completed the purchase of Chippenham-based haulier Wincanton

Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.04.2024

US logistics giant completes £762 million purchase of UK counterpart Wincanton

US logistics giant GXO has completed the purchase of Chippenham-based haulier Wincanton. Wincanton will continue to be run independently until the UK Competition and Markets Authority has completed its review. CEO James Wroath and CFO Tom Hinton are expected […]

News

View more articles

Accountancy and business advisory firm Haines Watts has launched a new arm to its Swindon business – Haines Watts Employer Services

Swindon & Wiltshire News
01.05.2024

Accountancy firm launches collaborative professional services offering

Accountancy and business advisory firm Haines Watts has launched a new arm to its Swindon business – Haines Watts Employer Services. The collaboration is aimed at supporting business clients beyond their financial health and wealth and is aimed at […]

South West business confidence rockets

30.04.2024

Big drop in Wiltshire and Berkshire business insolvency figures

29.04.2024

Modular buildings ‘could offer a solution to Swindon’s housing crisis’

25.04.2024

Wiltshire Council has appointed Savills to market concert venue Salisbury City Hall

Swindon & Wiltshire News
01.05.2024

Wiltshire Council appoints Savills to market Salisbury City Hall

Wiltshire Council has appointed Savills to market concert venue Salisbury City Hall. Savills UK will support the council – which owns the building – in identifying organisations that are best suited to enter a lease in excess of 25 years. […]

House prices fell unexpectedly in April, according to data from Swindon-based mortgage lender Nationwide

Swindon & Wiltshire News
01.05.2024

Unexpected fall in house prices in April – Nationwide

House prices fell unexpectedly in April, according to data from Swindon-based mortgage lender Nationwide. The building society said that house prices fell by 0.4 per cent, following a 0.2 per cent month-on-month decline in March. Year on year house […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.04.2024

US logistics giant completes £762 million purchase of UK counterpart Wincanton

US logistics giant GXO has completed the purchase of Chippenham-based haulier Wincanton. Wincanton will continue to be run independently until the UK Competition and Markets Authority has completed its review. CEO James Wroath and CFO Tom Hinton are expected […]

Events

View more articles

Emily and Alan Braithwaite of Yellow Tuxedo

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
25.04.2024

High-flying businesses gather at flight museum for bootcamp

High-flying businesses gathered at The Army Flying Centre on the Wiltshire / Hampshire border yesterday (Wednesday) for a ‘bootcamp’ organised by the Federation of Small Businesses. The action-packed morning equipped small business owners with practical tips they could use […]

Networking group Business Buzz expands to Marlborough

14.03.2024

Lexus Swindon to host networking event in aid of Julia’s House

12.03.2024

Tackling violence is theme of Wansbroughs International Women’s Day event

08.03.2024

The Festival of Sustainable Homes is to be launched in Swindon next month at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
25.04.2024

Festival of Sustainable Homes to be launched in Swindon next month

The Festival of Sustainable Homes is to be launched in Swindon next month at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre. Devised by the NSBRC and sponsored by Chippenham-based renewable energy supplier Good Energy the event will highlight how […]

A new research institute to investigate, analyse, and propose solutions to vital issues affecting the economic performance of the West of England will be launched at a conference in Bristol next month

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
28.03.2024

New institute to drive West economy to be launched

A new research institute to investigate, analyse, and propose solutions to vital issues affecting the economic performance of the West of England will be launched at a conference in Bristol next month. The launch of Futures West will form […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
26.03.2024

FSB’s aviation museum bootcamp to appeal to high-flying small businesses

High-flying small businesses from South Wiltshire and Hampshire are being invited to a business bootcamp organised by the Federation of Small Businesses. Seven expert business speakers will share their thoughts at the FSB bootcamp event in April. The Army […]

ESG

View more articles

Telecommunications equipment supplier Telenco UK has named children's hospices charity Julia's House as its first charity of the year

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
25.04.2024

Telecommunications firm names Julia’s House as charity of the year

Telecommunications equipment supplier Telenco UK has named children’s hospices charity Julia’s House as its first charity of the year. The decision continues a relationship forged last year when the West Swindon-based company, which designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete […]

Law firm Goughs raises £6,500 for domestic abuse charity FearFree

16.04.2024

Financial adviser pledges to raise £2,500 for mental health charity

09.04.2024

Branding expert has designs on world record with charity van-pull

09.04.2024

Digital marketing specialist Rob Curtis is lacing up his running shoes to support Swindon-based charity Best Mates

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
18.04.2024

Digital marketing expert launches fundraising initiative for Best Mates charity

Digital marketing specialist Rob Curtis is lacing up his running shoes to support Swindon-based charity Best Mates. Rob founded The Pursuit Agency – a digital marketing agency aimed at enhancing businesses’ online presence and promoting growth – nearly two […]

Business owners from across Swindon are being invited to spring into Spring with a free networking breakfast, as Optimum Professional Services throws open its doors

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
16.04.2024

Professional services firm Optimum to host free networking breakfast

Business owners from across Swindon are being invited to spring into Spring with a free networking breakfast, as Optimum Professional Services throws open its doors. The accountancy and law firm will be welcoming guests for breakfast on Tuesday, May […]

Beard Construction has been confirmed as the headline sponsor of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge, which takes place in June in aid of the Youth Adventure Trust

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
16.04.2024

Beard Construction confirmed as headline partner of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge

Beard Construction has been confirmed as the headline sponsor of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge, which takes place in June in aid of the Youth Adventure Trust. The charity – which enjoys significant support from the local business community […]

People

View more articles

The group director of Hills Quarry Products has announced he is retiring after 25 years with the Swindon-headquartered firm

Swindon & Wiltshire People
26.04.2024

Quarry group director to step down after 25 years

The group director of Hills Quarry Products has announced his retirement after 25 years with the Swindon-headquartered firm. Pete Andrew will step down at the end of 2024 and remain at the firm in an advisory capacity throughout 2025. […]

IT services expert Mintivo appoints new MD as founder steps aside

15.04.2024

Law firm Goughs announces in-house promotions

09.04.2024

Awdry Law appoints new managing partner

09.04.2024

The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a sixth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
25.04.2024

Tech South West Awards return for sixth year

The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a sixth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector. Covering the whole of the South West from Bristol, Bath and Somerset, Gloucestershire and […]

Chippenham-based heating and plumbing firm John Williams Heating Services is celebrating 20 years in business.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
22.04.2024

Wiltshire heating firm celebrates 20th anniversary

Chippenham-based heating and plumbing firm John Williams Heating Services is celebrating 20 years in business. John Williams set up his own company John Williams Heating Services from their Chippenham home in April 2004 with his wife Debbie doing administrative […]

Growing SME lender SWIG Finance has appointed a new business manager for Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.04.2024

SWIG Finance appoints business manager for Wiltshire

Growing SME lender SWIG Finance has appointed a new business manager for Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. Amanda Sheppard has over 23 years of experience in the financial services sector, most recently as an associate relationship manager at Lloyds Bank […]

Experts

View more articles

If your business is facing financial difficulties you need to take action, urges corporate law expert Gail Vallis from Gardner Leader

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
01.05.2024

What to do if your business is facing financial difficulties – Gardner Leader

If your business is facing financial difficulties you need to take action, urges corporate law expert Gail Vallis from Gardner Leader The shock news of Ted Baker’s collapse into administration recently brings businesses facing financial difficulties into the spotlight […]

Understanding the National Living Wage increase – CMD Recruitment

27.03.2024

Five simple steps that will transform your marketing – Resolution Design

20.03.2024

How tax efficient are electric company cars? – Optimum Professional Services

13.03.2024

With Stress Awareness Month coming to an end, and Peter Jones of The HR Dept considers ways in which bosses can aleviate workplace stress

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
24.04.2024

Five ways you could tackle workplace stress in your business – The HR Dept

With Stress Awareness Month coming to an end, Peter Jones of The HR Dept considers ways in which bosses can alleviate workplace stress. A little bit of pressure in people’s work lives is generally a good thing. It creates […]

In divorce, when the financial stakes are higher things are often more complicated, says Hannah Francis of law firm Goughs

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
17.04.2024

The financial side of high net worth divorces – Goughs

In divorce, when the financial stakes are higher things are often more complicated, says Hannah Francis of law firm Goughs. Divorce is never a simple process. However, when the financial stakes are higher, things are often more complicated. When […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
10.04.2024

What are the benefits of management accounts? – Optimum Professional Services

Most people have heard of management accounts, but not all businesses produce them. perhaps they should, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. Do you create management accounts for your business? If so, do you make full use of […]

Uncategorized

View more articles

Featured News

Historic Bristol department store Bristol Guild to close

Bristol Light Festival boosts city economy by £10.4 million

US logistics giant completes £762 million purchase of UK counterpart Wincanton

News

Accountancy firm launches collaborative professional services offering

South West business confidence rockets

Big drop in Wiltshire and Berkshire business insolvency figures

Modular buildings ‘could offer a solution to Swindon’s housing crisis’

Wiltshire Council appoints Savills to market Salisbury City Hall

Unexpected fall in house prices in April – Nationwide

US logistics giant completes £762 million purchase of UK counterpart Wincanton

Events

High-flying businesses gather at flight museum for bootcamp

Networking group Business Buzz expands to Marlborough

Lexus Swindon to host networking event in aid of Julia’s House

Tackling violence is theme of Wansbroughs International Women’s Day event

Festival of Sustainable Homes to be launched in Swindon next month

New institute to drive West economy to be launched

FSB’s aviation museum bootcamp to appeal to high-flying small businesses

ESG

Telecommunications firm names Julia’s House as charity of the year

Law firm Goughs raises £6,500 for domestic abuse charity FearFree

Financial adviser pledges to raise £2,500 for mental health charity

Branding expert has designs on world record with charity van-pull

Digital marketing expert launches fundraising initiative for Best Mates charity

Professional services firm Optimum to host free networking breakfast

Beard Construction confirmed as headline partner of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge

People

Quarry group director to step down after 25 years

IT services expert Mintivo appoints new MD as founder steps aside

Law firm Goughs announces in-house promotions

Awdry Law appoints new managing partner

Tech South West Awards return for sixth year

Wiltshire heating firm celebrates 20th anniversary

SWIG Finance appoints business manager for Wiltshire

Experts

What to do if your business is facing financial difficulties – Gardner Leader

Understanding the National Living Wage increase – CMD Recruitment

Five simple steps that will transform your marketing – Resolution Design

How tax efficient are electric company cars? – Optimum Professional Services

Five ways you could tackle workplace stress in your business – The HR Dept

The financial side of high net worth divorces – Goughs

What are the benefits of management accounts? – Optimum Professional Services

Uncategorized

Find out about Business Biscuit

Advertise with Business Biscuit

Show your appreciation