Business
Poorest residents offered alternative to loan sharks
Some of the poorest residents in the Cotswolds, Tewkesbury and the Forest of Dean now have an alternative to borrowing from loan sharks, after one of the county’s three credit unions was given permission to offer its services county-wide. Gloucester … Continue reading
Workers in creative industries invited to collaborate
People who work in the South West’s creative industries are invited to meet new contacts and collaborators at a networking meeting in Bristol next month. Creating Co-operatives: Starting a Co-operative in the Creative Industries is aimed at freelancers, practitioners, graduates … Continue reading
Wiltshire consultancy opens Brazil bureau
An international business consultancy based in rural Wiltshire has opened an office in Brazil, which boasts one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. From a barn conversion outside Marlborough, Whitefield International works with British companies in identifying new markets … Continue reading
VAT increase creates accounting minefield for small businesses
Many Wiltshire businesses aren’t sure what to do when VAT is increased in the New Year, according to Marlborough- and Devizes-based chartered accountants Charlton Baker. The rate will be increased from 17.5 per cent to 20 percent on Tuesday, January … Continue reading
Co-operative businesses to debate Big Society – In or Out?
Co-operative businesses need to embrace the opportunities and face the challenges presented by the Big Society, not sit on the sidelines watching as other businesses jump in and reap the rewards. That’s the view of Russell Gill, head of membership … Continue reading
Streamlining files saves clients time and money
A new Wiltshire company says it can make businesses more profitable and help households to run more smoothly – by streamlining its paper and electronic files. Strictly Organised helps business and residential customers regain control of their filing cabinets or … Continue reading
Helping hand for employees facing redundancy
EMPLOYEES across the UK who are being made redundant from work are being given a helping hand with a range of online resources, thanks to two Wiltshire companies. Swindon-based Connect offers outplacement services to companies who are making employees redundant. … Continue reading