Swindon Business News is going green in August with a special edition highlighting how local firms can benefit by embracing a more sustainable approach to business. This unique edition will also showcase local businesses that are leading the way with environmentally-friendly products and services. Swindon Business New's green special will highlight news of the...
Swindon businesses looking for a staff or client night out with some high-octane thrills should take a new look at what speedway has to offer, according to one local businessman. Dom Threlfall, owner of Pebley Beach Suzuki and Hyundai dealership, says an evening at a Swindon Speedway meeting gives real entertainment value against an informal but...
Experts at accountants PwC are urging West firms that invest in research and development (R&D) to take part in a Government consultation and help shape the future of support for industry. The Government is changing the way businesses can access its £700m pot of R&D credits through a new scheme, due to become legislation...
Wincanton, the Chippenham-based logistics group which recorded a £75.5m first half loss, said in a trading update today that it continued to trade in line with its expectations for the year ended March 31 – but the market was not impressed and marked its shares down nearly 10% yesterday morning. The group says it has...
Swindon’s Brunel shopping centre has launched an innovative new initiative aimed at helping store staff develop their business and retail skills. The Brunel Retail Academy, believed to be the first shopping centre-led scheme in the UK, opened earlier this month. Its programme of monthly, free, half-day courses cover topics from recruitment skills to...
SciSys today signalled confidence in the future by raising its annual dividend 10% on the back of a rise in pre-tax profits from £1.57m to £2m in 2011. The Chippenham-based company, which has a base in Bristol, is a developer of information and communications technology services, e-business and advanced technology solutions serving the environment...
Wincanton, the Chippenham-based logistics group which recorded a £75.5m first half loss, has sold its 20% investment in Culina Logistics for £11m. The disposal is in line with Wincanton's strategic objective of reducing its existing level of debt through the disposal of specific non-core operations. Shropshire-based Culina provides primarily chilled logistics to the food and drink industry across the UK...
Swindon youth development charity Inner Flame is to work with The Prince’s Trust to deliver its Team programme, a 12-week personal development course helping 16 to 25 year olds learn new skills and improve their confidence and motivation. Participants take part in team-building activities, a week-long residential trip, a community project and two weeks...
Local businessman Ant Hodges has set up a new specialist internet marketing company, HodgesNet, based at Basepoint Business Centre. Having previously run a marketing business that closed at the height of the last recession and having been employed as a director of an online agency, Ant is not one to be taking something like...
