Do your prep to secure finance, directors told

In the current climate, small businesses looking to raise finance still need to do a lot of preparation if they are to secure the funds they require, Insider has been told.

Capita snaps up Bristol business

The Capita Group has bought Bristol-based Call Centre Technology (CCT) for £15m.

Concorde museum lottery bid fails

A £2.9m lottery bid to help pay for a museum in Bristol set to house the last flying Concorde has failed.

South West M&A market bounces back

The mergers and acquisitions market in the South West is bouncing back, according to PKF. Laura Shaw, spokesperson for the firm’s South West office, said: "The market is looking a lot more positive and a number of good deals are likely to happen over the next six to 12 months across the region.”

Jones Lang LaSalle confirms King Sturge merger

Global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has confirmed it will merge with international property consultancy King Sturge. This means that JLL will be able establish a foothold in the South West.

Brixham gets set for Tesco store

A conditional contract to build a Tesco in Brixham has been signed between the Torbay Development Agency (TDA), Tesco and their development partners Albourne Property.

Bristol storage space remains popular

Bristol is continuing to defy market trends with healthy demand – and returns – for larger industrial storage and warehousing units. That's according to the latest research from Bristol-based property specialist Colliers International.

Councils come together to cut legal costs

A group of councils across the West of England have combined their legal services in a bid to reduce public spending.

Bristol Zoo boss to lead conservation committee

The director of Bristol Zoo Gardens has been appointed as chairman of a Europe-wide conservation committee.

EZs up for grabs in government competition

The location of the next ten enterprise zones in England will be determined by a government run competition, communities and local government secretary Eric Pickles has revealed.

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Talking Point: Opening doors

Businesses looking to export can find it difficult to know where to start. James Jordan, HSBC regional international commercial manager, South West, shares his thoughts in this week's Talking Point.

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Ask the Expert: Cash and debt risk management

In uncertain economic times, a solid debt risk management system can be vital for the health of your business. Marc Jones, head of UK sales at Atradius, is on hand to answer your queries on the subject.

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