Business News Service
2008 - summary
RH Freight to expand sales organisation
In its largest ever recruitment drive, RH Freight, which has a branch in Stoke Gifford, Bristol, is now advertising for a further 31 freight account managers for its UK branch network to be in place by June 2008.
More jobs will strain South West’s resources, says King Sturge
South West schools, hospitals, roads, and public transport will face enormous strain to cope with 250,000 extra jobs being predicted for the region, according to a national property expert.
Demand still strong for South West business parks, though availability at its lowest for five years
GVA Grimley’s bi-annual Business Parks Review: Spring 2008, suggests that in spite of economic uncertainties, the sub market sector of business parks is in good shape.
University to help South West firms work out ‘carbon footprints’ for their products
Consumers are increasingly interested in understanding the ethical and environmental impact of their personal shopping habits. Businesses are starting to react by providing more information to help shoppers make informed choices. To help with this, regional firms are to be trained in new skills.
Solicitors, architects, and surveyors could be the victim of the
down-turn
Many independent professional practices throughout the South West - including solicitors, architects, surveyors, and estate agents - could see their business struggle to survive in 2008.
New tax could add 'enormous' costs to developers, warns King Sturge Developers and landowners in the South West have been alerted to expect a new tax this year that could cost them "enormous sums".
Empty rates legislation could kill off speculative development
The impending introduction of full rates on empty industrial property will put the brake on speculative building in the South West.
After £3m, access project failed to deliver a single goal, says CLA
A multi-million pound project to unearth discarded and disused rights of way looks set to be ditched – thanks to a campaign led by the Country Land and Business Association.
The new voice of business support in the South West
Two of the most successful independent business support companies in the South West have announced they are to merge. The new organisation is on track to become one of the most influential and effective providers of business support and economic development services in the UK.
Regional economy continues to make good progress, says RDA
The latest Government figures for 2006 show that South West England’s productivity is on the rise.
Sustainability is the way forward for business, if only we had the time
An overwhelming majority of leading businesses in the South West believe that it is possible to introduce sustainable business practices and remain profitable, according to a survey by Beacon South West.
UK bosses work longest hours in Europe: new research reveals European business leaders are working longer hours than ever
UK business leaders work the longest hours in Europe, according to new research by European business communication provider Interoute.
South West workers best at dealing with stressed out colleagues
Workers in the South West are best at coping with tearful colleagues, with 60 per cent having seen someone cry through stress in their workplace and over half of the region feeling able to cope with the situation and the stress that work puts them under generally.
South West economy continues to grow, but at slower pace
The latest data from the South West PMI Report has been released and has pointed to a sustained, but slowing, expansion of the region’s private sector economy.
Manufacturers missing out on golden opportunities
The South West MAS has warned manufacturers in the region that they are missing out on potentially lucrative contracts for the London 2012 by failing to register their interest with the Games organisers.
