http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/ Top stories for Business http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028347_the_timeless_art_of_clockmaking From their little workshop in Tadley, Frank and Barbara Redmile have spent the last 10 years creating beautiful grandfather clocks. Frank told PAUL ROBINS about the joys of hand-crafting antique timepieces. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028347_the_timeless_art_of_clockmaking Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028138_food_chain_research_boost_for_farming Would-be farmers could do worse than head to Reading and ‘milk’ the local university for all it is worth. On Thursday, May 1, The University of Reading officially opened its new multi-million pound Animal Science and Nutrition Research facilities at the Centre for Dairy Research. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028138_food_chain_research_boost_for_farming Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028136_mp_backs_green_workplace_plea Reading West MP Martin Salter has given his backing to a trade union campaign to encourage employers to do more to promote a greener workplace. The Labour politician has tabled a Parliamentary motion amid fears climate change could lead to devastating economic consequences revealed in a report by Government adviser Sir Nicholas Stern. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028136_mp_backs_green_workplace_plea Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028097_greenpark_guru_quits The man responsible for the construction of nearly 1.5 million sq ft of flexible office space at GreenPark is to leave to pursue other opportunities. Owner of the 180-acre business park PRUPIM has announced that its development director Tim Davis will vacate his post in July. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028097_greenpark_guru_quits Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028096_asda_first_quarter_sales_up_5_per_cent Supermarket Asda pledged to protect shoppers from inflationary pressures after it revealed a five per cent hike in underlying first quarter sales. The UK’s second biggest grocer – part of the Wal-Mart group – said the like-for-like sales increase came as it strove to cut prices for consumers. Asda has stores at Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, and Chalftont Way, Lower Earley. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028096_asda_first_quarter_sales_up_5_per_cent Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028095_views_wanted_on_dinton_park_plans Businesses can share their views on plans to upgrade Hurst’s Dinton Pastures. Wokingham Borough Council is asking theBusinesses can share their views on plans to upgrade Hurst’s Dinton Pastures. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028095_views_wanted_on_dinton_park_plans Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028087_why_business_is_booming The Reading Evening Post has taken an in-depth look at the record number of overseas companies flocking to the town. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2028087_why_business_is_booming Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027956_shoot_up_google_list Two internet experts from Woodley are going up against the might of search engine Google to help local businesses maximise their online presence. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027956_shoot_up_google_list Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027922_the_economy_we_dont_need_to_fall_over_the_precipice Britain’s current economic situation is like climbing a steep a mountain path – it’s narrowing, and on one side there is a precipice, but on the other side is a gentle escarpment and we don’t know to which side we might fall. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027922_the_economy_we_dont_need_to_fall_over_the_precipice Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027822_accountants_on_the_run_to_raise_1700 Bean counters at a Theale firm made sure it was a numbers game when they handed over £1,700 to a children’s charity. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027822_accountants_on_the_run_to_raise_1700 Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027821_lie_detectors_the_next_step_to_tackle_sickies Lie detectors could one day be used to spot people who are “pulling a sickie” from work. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027821_lie_detectors_the_next_step_to_tackle_sickies Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027820_among_the_best_employers Reading based recruitment consultancy Huxley Associates has been named one of the finest employers to work for in the land for the third consecutive year. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027820_among_the_best_employers Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027819_online_device_checks_carbon_dioxide_impact A new online tool has been created to provide companies in Reading with a clear picture of the extent of their environmental impact. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027819_online_device_checks_carbon_dioxide_impact Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027749_stunning_images_without_hard_sell By refreshing its look in time for its third birthday, Citrus photographic studio hopes to bring a touch of colour to Winnersh Triangle. Sharp-thinking boss Anna Rogers told PAUL ROBINS about the studio’s unique ap-‘peel’ http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027749_stunning_images_without_hard_sell Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027535_massive_rise_in_firms_offloading_pensions The number of companies offloading their pension schemes to insurers has accelerated sharply in the past six months and looks set to continue to grow, a report said today. Actuarial consultants Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) is predicting the pension buy-out market will exceed £10 billion this year, up from £2.9 billion in 2007, while volumes will soar four-fold compared with last year. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2027535_massive_rise_in_firms_offloading_pensions Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000