Business Cornwall

A lack of suitably skilled staff in Cornwall is one of the surprising findings of a new business survey carried out for Truro’s Chamber of Commerce. While a third of respondents quoted the wider economic situation, a third of respondents also listed staff availability and skills as a key business challenge.

The first winner of the Hodgsons ‘Award for Success’ has been announced today. MARK Product Limited has been awarded a tailored accountancy and advice package worth £2500.00, which involves working with the management team, preparing a business plan and providing financial forecasts. The next stage for Hodgsons is to approach potential equity investors and secure the funding that will allow the business to reach its full potential.

Cowlin Construction has dismissed rumours that it is set to quit the Devon and Cornwall region. The company’s divisional MD, Neil Sherreard, told Business Cornwall: “I wish to categorically state [More...]

Leading Healthcare Consultants MJ Medical are celebrating their part in the recent Financial Close of a £174 million PFI healthcare development for the Manor Hospital, Walsall – within just 11 months.

STAR of television and stage Shobna Gulati appeared with Hall for Cornwall’s Director Tim Brinkman to help celebrate the purchase of some new lighting equipment for the venue.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is warning that the demise of energywatch in October this year will leave small businesses with nowhere to turn for help and advice with energy contracts.

There have been some additions made to the board of directors at the China Fleet Country Club, with two new directors recently appointed.

Regional law firms are set to reap the benefit of the economic slowdown as clients start to shift their legal spending away from the elite London firms, according to new research.

Construction begins on stunning new offices for Winter Rule Chartered Accountants in Truro this month, with south west contractors Cowlin selected to complete the £1.9m project.

Small and medium sized businesses have until the end of this month (July) to register for a three month trial which provides free access to thousands of public sector contract opportunities.