One of Swindon’s longest-established networking groups celebrates its 10th anniversary tomorrow with the visit of the organisation’s leading UK figure. Co-national director of BNI in the UK and Ireland Charlie Lawson will speak to the BNI Read chapter to help celebrate its anniversary and also mark it generating business worth £250,000 for its members...
Swindon-based Flightlink Executive Travel has become one of the first dedicated chauffeur companies in the South West to be awarded the ISO9001:2008 certification. The Cheney Manor-based said gaining the UKAS-accredited certification reflected its ambition to be the region’s undisputed leader in corporate chauffeur services. Managing director Mike McCartney, who bought the business in 2008,...
A £75m fund has been launched to challenge UK automotive firms to come up with engine technologies that will make cars more energy efficient and ultimately change the way we drive. The scheme, launched by Business Secretary Vince Cable, is aimed at helping UK businesses make and test low-carbon technologies that will keep the...
An awareness session to give Swindon businesses an invaluable insight into the mental health issues associated with Asperger Syndrome has proved so popular it is now fully booked. The event, staged by the Swindon Mindful Employer Network, takes place next Tuesday at Jurys Inn. It is the latest in a series of successful sessions...
The campaign to promote Swindon as a prime location for advanced engineering businesses and expertise is stepped up a gear today when it exhibits at a major trade show. Forward Swindon, the council’s economic development company, is showcasing the town at the Advanced Engineering Show at the Birmingham NEC today and tomorrow. More than...
Growth in China and a spate of new contract wins have helped Swindon-based outsourced health services group Synergy Health achieve strong increases in turnover and profits. Adjusted interim pre-tax profits at the group, which specialises in medical sterilisation services, climbed by 10.4% to £51.2m on up by 12% to £192.1m. Synergy said its strategy...
Barclays corporate division in Old Town, Swindon, has welcomed four new arrivals – the latest investment in its drive to be the area’s first-choice commercial banking provider. The bank said the expansion demonstrated its commitment to supporting businesses in the Swindon and Wiltshire areas as the economy continues to emerge from the downturn. Relationship...
Long-running networking group Swindon Business Village is supporting Global Entrepreneurship Week by inviting non-members to an upcoming meeting and hosting talks aimed at helping businesses develop. During Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from November 18-24, Swindon Business Village will gear its regular Thursday breakfast meeting on November 21 to encouraging current and aspiring entrepreneurs...
The economic recovery is taking hold and could gather pace during the first three months of next year, according to a survey of business confidence published today. The latest Business Trends report by accountants and business advisers BDO, which covers the West of England from its Bristol office, shows that business confidence continued to...
Monday 11 November Interim: Flybe Final: Carrs Milling, Lonmin Trading statements: Admiral, Catlin, Cobham, Dignity, Hammerson, Kingspan, Lonmin, Morgan Advanced Materials AGM: Redrow Tuesday 12 November Interims: Babcock, BTG, Energy Assets, Land Securities, Oxford Instruments, Speedy Hire, Synergy Health, TalkTalk Telecom, Trifast, Vodafone, Workspace Trading statements: John Menzies, Premier Farnell, Resolution, Sportech, TT Electronics...
