Dorset Business Angels met for their 2nd online pitch event in 2021 with some 40 attendees from across the UK & abroad. Pitching businesses have 10 minutes to present to the Angels, after which there is 5 minutes of Q & A, followed by discussions between the would-be investors on their decision to carry out . . . read more
Local businesses of all sizes and types (including charities) have until Friday 7 May to submit a grant application for our Bounce Back Challenge Fund. A limited number of grants are available for projects which demonstrate innovation, provide clear benefits for the local economy, generate pride in the place we live and are deliverable. We may award: . . . read more
Saffery Partner Roger Wareham has been appointed as the new Head of Office at Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth, taking over from senior Partner Nick Fernyhough, who previously held the role for 5 years. Nick Fernyhough said, “It has been an honour to lead our office through such a significant phase of its journey with . . . read more
The Department for International Trade is running a series of ten, free virtual workshops for new and novice exporters (SMEs) with ambitious international growth plans. These will cover the following themes: • The Benefits and Barriers of Export • International Market Research • Customs Procedures • Pricing Strategy and Routes to Market • Getting Paid . . . read more
BCP Council are looking to provide funding for projects which demonstrate innovation, provide clear benefits for the local economy, generate pride in the place we live and are deliverable. Businesses of all sizes and types (including charities) within the area can apply for a grant through our Bounce Back Challenge Fund. Open until 7 May, the competitive . . . read more
The move to drive down the UK’s carbon footprint is increasingly evident in the taxation of low and zero-emission vehicles – not only in terms of the taxable benefit in kind falling on employees for such vehicles provided by employers, but also with regard to vehicle excise duty and capital allowances. Ian Harlock-Smith, Tax Director, . . . read more
Eco Sustainable Solutions has shown its support for a community project at Skerryvore -a garden which was designed and constructed by the Bournemouth Corporation in 1957 as a memorial to Robert Louis Stevenson who occupied the house on the site from April 1885 until August 1887. The house, which was destroyed by enemy bombing on . . . read more
Dorset Business Angels (DBA) is to host a brand- new event with the aim of encouraging more women into Angel investing. The webinar will take place on May 18th, entitled the ‘A-Z of Angel Investing’, and will be hosted by UK Business Angels CEO Jenny Tooth OBE. Jenny advised, “I am thrilled to be hosting . . . read more
Hannah Mazrae has been promoted to Partner at Saffery Champness Accountants. Based in the firm’s Bournemouth office, Hannah said, ”I am delighted to join the Bournemouth Partner team. To date, I’ve learnt so much from the Partners, colleagues and clients, so it’s a pleasure to now be working alongside the senior management team. I hope . . . read more
Michael Dooley FRCOG, the newly declared High Sheriff of Dorset, has visited Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and looks forward to fully supporting the charity during his term in office. He took time out to visit the hospice on his maiden official visit in his new role. Michael said, “I am thrilled to be able to help . . . read more
