Conferences, meetings, team building and corporate events are entering a new era: one where technology may power the experience, but human connection will define its value. As businesses look towards 2027, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: simply bringing people together is no longer enough. Every conference, leadership meeting, team-building day and corporate event will … Read more
Your FREE Quarterly magazine covering the South West. We are dedicated to helping secretaries, office managers and personal assistants in their day to day duties and decision making. With the role of the secretary becoming ever more important, with responsibility often including everything from hotels to training, conferences to office supplies, car leasing to HR … Read more
Since 1992, SWIG Finance has injected over £97.6 million into local businesses across the South West. Now, a new £17.5 million funding injection from the British Business Bank is set to expand that impact even further. SWIGs managing director, Matt Wilde, called the deal a major milestone that provides the long-term stability needed to save … Read more
Summer sun doesn’t have to sabotage your corporate event, in fact, with the right planning a heatwave can become your ultimate ally! Hosting a successful outdoor gathering during high temperatures is all about balancing comfort, creativity, and cool-headed coordination. From shaded seating and refreshing drinks to heat-friendly activities and breezy dress codes, there are plenty … Read more
Plans outline a mix of housing options from one to five bedrooms, including 35% designated as affordable homes. The project will feature extensive green space, play areas for children, and electric vehicle charging points. Access to the new neighbourhood will be created directly from Camp Road, linking the homes to local amenities like Heyford Park … Read more
James Hambro and Partners has expanded its regional presence by appointing Lisa-Marie Finch as the new business development director for its Bristol office. This strategic hire comes as the independent wealth management firm actively seeks to scale its regional footprint and strengthen its operations across the South West of England. Finch brings more than fifteen … Read more
There was a time when menopause simply wasn’t talked about at work. Women were expected to carry on regardless, quietly managing symptoms that could range from inconvenient to completely debilitating. Brain fog was dismissed as forgetfulness, anxiety mistaken for a lack of confidence, and exhaustion attributed to being ‘too busy . Thankfully, those days are … Read more
Host conferences, weddings, training and social gatherings in our dedicated Meeting & Events Academy with versatile spaces, including our banqueting room for up to 220 guests. With breakout areas, customised catering, and personalised services, we turn ordinary meetings into extraordinary events! Reaching the hotel is effortless, with Bristol International Airport situated just 14 miles away … Read more
To prepare for the move, the hospitality group worked closely with a German development chef to swap or adapt roughly half of its standard Lounge menu to better suit local preferences. Instead of just copying the classic British cafe-bar format, the company is adjusting its service model. The new German site will feature table service … Read more
We have all had those days where the inbox is filling up faster than we can click delete, the phone will not stop ringing, and three different people need something urgent all at the same time. When you are the person holding the office together, workplace pressure can build up before you even realise it. … Read more
