Turnover floods in for restoration firm

September 24, 2012
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Proving that the recession is beatable, Swindon-based fire and flood restoration business 505 Associates have gone from a standing start in July 2011 to 20 staff and a £1m turnover in only 12 months. 505 Associates have the franchise for Rainbow International in the Wiltshire & Thames Valley area. Rainbow International is a UK...

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September edition out now!

September 21, 2012
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The September edition of Swindon Business News is out now!

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Business mentors sought to inspire Wiltshire’s young entrepreneurs

September 20, 2012
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Young Enterprise, the national education charity which builds links between schools and industry, has established a Wiltshire strategic board to help inspire the next generation of enterprising young people. The board will encourage businesses leaders to volunteer their time to mentor students and businesses to become involved in sponsorship. It will also help Young...

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Top-level conference will tackle issue of ‘responsible capitalism’

September 14, 2012
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The leadership qualities and business policies needed to navigate today’s corporate responsibility issues are to be explored at an exclusive conference in Bristol next month.   The exclusive event, the latest  in the Board 2020 seminar series, will look at how, in a rapidly-changing environment, businesses should present themselves to the world. It will pose...

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Local tech firms chart in fastest growth ledger

September 13, 2012
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Two local companies have chartered on the league table of the UK's fastest growing technology firms. Telecoms service provider, Ubiquisys and communications service provider Solar Communications were ranked on the list at 12 and 50 respectively.   Swindon-based Ubiquisys has made it onto the league table for the first time. The company boosts mobile...

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Swindon to pioneer green hydrogen transport

September 13, 2012
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Vehicles powered by green hydrogen will be a regular feature of the transport scene around Swindon over the coming years, with the expansion of BOC’s Hydrogen Refuelling Station at the Honda's South Marston plant on the outskirts of the town.   On-site solar-powered electrolysis has been installed and will enable the refuelling station to...

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Swindon FSB supports Mindful Employer Conference

September 10, 2012
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The Swindon branch of the Federation of Small Businesses has announced it will actively support the Swindon Mindful Employer Network fourth annual conference on October 15 at the Swindon Marriott. The local FSB will be sponsoring the pre-conference reception which is hosted by the Mayor of Swindon, Cllr Mick Bray. These network conferences, which...

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Confidence falls to record low as businesses see recovery hopes fading away

September 10, 2012
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Optimism among UK businesses has fallen to a 20-year low, hitting depths not seen since comparable data began in 1992, according to the latest Business Trends report from accountants and business advisers BDO. BDO’s Optimism Index, which predicts business performance two quarters ahead, suggests the economy will continue to contract at the start of...

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Community group aims to breathe new life into Chippenham town centre

September 10, 2012
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A team of enthusiastic volunteers are making good ground in ensuring that Chippenham becomes a vibrant and socially successful town again. Cherish Chippenham CIC, a Community Interest Company, is made up of a wide variety of business owners, independent and national retailers, developers, community support groups, members of the public, the town and county...

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Swindon Chamber of Commerce events

September 9, 2012
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Sales and Marketing Forum   Date: 14/09/2012   Times: 12:30 – 14:30   Venue: Newbury Racecourse PLC, Newbury Racecourse, NEWBURY, Berks, RG14 7NZ   Price:   Members: £0.00 + £0.00 VAT = £0.00   Non-members: £20.00 + £4.00 VAT = £24.00   More Information:   Learn from the experts at the Sales and Marketing...

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