The Coronavirus, The Budget and business
By Fiona Scott
on 12 March, 2020
“This is a pro-small business Budget, which has delivered a high streets bonus, a series of conservative manifesto promises to small businesses, and...
The number of female entrepreneurs is rising rapidly – is it fast enough?
By Fiona Scott
on 6 March, 2020
Sunday 8th March is International Women’s Day 2020. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of...
The sky’s the limit for apprenticeships in Wiltshire
By Fiona Scott
on 6 March, 2017
This year marks the tenth anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week– Monday March 6 to Friday March 1- which celebrates the positive impact...
The Techies Awards 2021 – A celebration of Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
By Fiona Scott
on 25 November, 2021
Inspirational techie entrepreneurs and their teams came together to celebrate the best tech-based companies in the Swindon and Wiltshire area at the...
UK’s top YouTube coin expert comes to Wiltshire
By Fiona Scott
on 26 April, 2022
The UK’s top YouTuber on coins and collecting has joined the team at The Britannia Coin Company in Royal Wootton Bassett.
Christopher...
Unexpected tales of the antiques dealer known for his colourful clothing!
By Fiona Scott
on 15 November, 2019
Antiques expert and professional artist David Harper is touring the UK with his new one man show ‘Unexpected Tales’.
Centre: Me (Fiona), with David...
Virtual business experts launch a follow-up service for exhausted entrepreneurs
By Fiona Scott
on 26 January, 2023
Claire Brewerton and her team at the Wiltshire-based Virtual Business Centre have launched a ‘follow up’ service for busy business owners who...
Voices from Swindon & Wiltshire on The Budget
By Fiona Scott
on 22 November, 2017
Martin Gurney, tax partner of accountancy firm Haines Watts Swindon said this was a ‘steady as we go’ Budget with no eye catching...
What did business look like for Swindon & Wiltshire in 2022?
By Fiona Scott
on 27 December, 2022
As we reflect on these last 12 months, it would be all too easy to focus on the negatives given the challenges every business has faced. However in...
What do you do to encourage emerging talent?
By Fiona Scott
on 15 July, 2022
Do you ever take teenagers into your business on work experience? Or do you use the excuse of being ‘too busy’, ‘not being insured’ or some...
What do your employees really care about when it comes to their jobs?
By Fiona Scott
on 8 March, 2019
What do your employees truly care about when it comes to their jobs?
Have you even asked them and listened?
In a county like Wiltshire where employee...
Wiltshire company invites business owners to join them in celebrating the festive season on Small Business Saturday
By Fiona Scott
on 8 November, 2022
Black Nova Designs has extended an invitation to Wiltshire business owners, friends and supporters to join them at their offices in Calne for two...
