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Apprenticeship Employer Case Study - Tim Burghes
We explore the advantages of taking on an apprentice with Digital Marketing Manager Tim Burghes.
Success Without Sacrifice
Lindsey Burden, an intuitive business coach based in Salisbury, shares her insights into why you need to consider your future business goals before ma...
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Beyond furlough: the future for your business
Consider your (many) options. Plan ahead. Don't assume the worse. Kathryn Roynon, HR Director outlines the many positive options for your busines...

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Wessex Internet opens new base for South Wiltshire
Wessex Internet is opening a new base in Codford, between Warminster and Salisbury, as the company e...
Deia White Published: 30/07/24
Swindon company AFL is acquired
Swindon telecommunications company AFL has been acquired by Italian company Tratos Cavi Spa but will...
Deia White Published: 29/07/24
M&A activity soars in South West by 760%
Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) activity in the South West has soared by 760 per cent in the first qua...
Deia White Published: 10/06/24
Inquiry into Nationwide plan to buy Virgin Money
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Swindon-...
Deia White Published: 10/06/24
Virgin Money Nationwide takeover approved
Virgin Money shareholders have backed a bid by Swindon-based Nationwide Building Society to take ove...
Deia White Published: 29/05/24
HR Dept expands into larger offices
Swindon-based HR provider the HR Dept has moved into bigger offices and grown its team by 50 per cen...
Deia White Published: 15/05/24
Avon Protection wins £38m MoD order
Wiltshire-based Avon Protection has won the tender for the continued supply of the General Service R...
Deia White Published: 15/05/24
Beard Group begins first RAAC project
Swindon-based Beard Group has started work on its first reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete RAAC ...
Deia White Published: 13/05/24
Plans made to upgrade former Renault building
Plans have been submitted to upgrade the listed former Renault Distribution Centre in Swindon to pre...
Deia White Published: 13/05/24
Wiltshire Council takes next steps with concert ve...
Wiltshire Council has confirmed that Savills will market the concert venue Salisbury City Hall, supp...
Deia White Published: 7/05/24
Developing a Business Idea: A Blueprint for SME Gr...
Taking your first steps in developing a business idea
Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/24
PM Rishi Sunak visits new Swindon hub
The Prime minister Rishi Sunak has visited the former Honda site in Swindon to officially break the ...
Deia White Published: 7/03/24
Council extends deadline for businesses to apply f...
Wiltshire Council has extended the deadline for businesses to apply for Vibrant Wiltshire vacant uni...
Deia White Published: 26/02/24
Grants for Early-career Craftspeople - New Round O...
This grant scheme is provided by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST).
Tim Burghes Published: 17/01/24
Demystifying AI: Your Essential Guide to Prompt En...
Get up to speed with the breaking technology everyone is talking about
Tim Burghes Published: 9/01/24
Knorr-Bremse acquires Westcode UK
Widens train service business
User Not Found Published: 16/03/23
GWR acquires key Vivarail assets
Battery and fast charge technology
User Not Found Published: 27/02/23
Industrial property demand remains strong
Swindon seeing new development
User Not Found Published: 13/07/22
PPS in co-development energy agreement
Links with Hive Energy and Ethical Power.
User Not Found Published: 13/01/22
Developing a Marketing Plan in eight simple steps
Developing a marketing plan is one of the most effective ways for a small business to grow and almos...
Martin Chappell Published: 12/01/22
JM to exit battery materials business
Changing markets lead to decision.
User Not Found Published: 18/11/21
Growth Hub Newsletter
The programme is offering eligible small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Swindon & Wiltshire ...
User Not Found Published: 25/10/21
Planning for the road ahead – Covid, Furlough and ...
A fantastic webinar event to guide you through how to ensure a smooth transition into the future.
User Not Found Published: 18/08/21
Groundworks company taken over by Midlands based c...
Flynn Group acquired by M&J Evans
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
The Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub Impact Report...
A new report published today takes a look back at the pandemic and the response by the Growth Hub
Tim Burghes Published: 20/07/21
Launch of £2.5m Fast Start Creative Industries Fun...
UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative sector can apply for a package of support t...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 18/05/21
SWLEP recruiting Business Development Manager
The SWLEP is recruiting for a new Business Development Manager to support the growth of the UK’s fir...
Joseph Palmer Published: 14/05/21

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