http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/ Top stories for Business http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2108247_phillip_lee_mp_visits_johnson__johnson_medical Bracknell MP Dr Phillip Lee visited Johnson & Johnson Medical in Pinewood last week. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2108247_phillip_lee_mp_visits_johnson__johnson_medical Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2108208_as_temperatures_fall_sales_at_waitrose_rise As freezing temperatures hit Waitrose's sales across the country rose by 12.3 per cent as shoppers kept warm with comfort foods. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2108208_as_temperatures_fall_sales_at_waitrose_rise Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2108164_octagon_research_solutions_moving_to_iq_winnersh Octagon Research Solutions Limited has become the latest firm to join the ever-growing community at a Winnersh business park. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2108164_octagon_research_solutions_moving_to_iq_winnersh Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2108145_business_profile_changes_4_life The business: Changes 4 Life Ltd, Woolacombe Drive, Earley. (0118) 376 5548/07909 888 953. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2108145_business_profile_changes_4_life Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107954_jobs_high_on_business_leaders_forum_agenda Business leaders and politicians discussed the state of the economy both locally and nationally at a top level forum in Reading. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107954_jobs_high_on_business_leaders_forum_agenda Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107908_traders_welcome_market_street_shops_plan Traders in a town centre shopping precinct say “the more the merrier” and have welcomed plans for seven new shops in the road. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107908_traders_welcome_market_street_shops_plan Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107901_108_million_cash_injection_to_local_economy Barriers to economic growth and job creation could be smashed with a £10.8 million government grant. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107901_108_million_cash_injection_to_local_economy Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107896_tesco_ploughs_on_with_twyford_shop_plans A new chapter in the row over plans to bring a Tesco Express store to Twyford is set to begin tonight when councillors discuss plans to add illuminated signs to the business. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107896_tesco_ploughs_on_with_twyford_shop_plans Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107892_chic_boutique_purple_butterfly_opens_in_wokingham Fashion boutique Purple Butterfly is hoping to bring a touch of glamour to Wokingham town centre. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107892_chic_boutique_purple_butterfly_opens_in_wokingham Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107843_morgan_cole_appoints_competition_law_barrister_ Morgan Cole has announced the appointment of competition law barrister Hilda O'Connor. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107843_morgan_cole_appoints_competition_law_barrister_ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107757_bracknell_market_still_open_for_business Traders fear their customers will think Bracknell market has closed due to the proposed rebuilding of the infamous 3M building. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107757_bracknell_market_still_open_for_business Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107697_business_profile_the_head_partnership The business: The Head Partnership Solicitors LLP, 9 Chalfont Court, Lower Earley, and 64 Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames. (0118) 975 6622 / (01491) 570900) office@thpsolicitors.co.uk www.thpsolicitors.co.uk http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107697_business_profile_the_head_partnership Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107688_apex_plaza_still_attractive_to_businesses Twenty-three years after it was built, Reading office block Apex Plaza is still proving one of the most sought after. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107688_apex_plaza_still_attractive_to_businesses Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107666_new_coffee_shop_for_woodley Coffee drinkers will soon be sipping cappuccinos in a new cafe in Woodley. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107666_new_coffee_shop_for_woodley Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107585_sign_up_for_bracknells_threelegged_pancake_race Teams will be hoping their bid for victory pans out as entries open for this year’s Charity Pancake Race. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107585_sign_up_for_bracknells_threelegged_pancake_race Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107565_chamber_of_commerce_president_mark_ashwell_steps_down The Wokingham Chamber of Commerce will be appointing a new president next month after Wokingham businessman Mark Ashwell stepped down from the role. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107565_chamber_of_commerce_president_mark_ashwell_steps_down Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107534_emmerdales_carl_king_officially_opens_poundland A TV soap star officially opened Bracknell's Poundland at the Peel Centre on Saturday. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107534_emmerdales_carl_king_officially_opens_poundland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107504_reading_firms_benefit_from_international_trading A new study suggests Reading firms are leading the way in trading overseas. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107504_reading_firms_benefit_from_international_trading Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107477_big_businesses_to_offer_advice_at_careers_fair Hundreds of young people will be chatting to top industry experts at a careers fair designed to help them decide what to do after they finish school. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107477_big_businesses_to_offer_advice_at_careers_fair Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107455_tough_times_for_readings_retailers A testing time for the retail industry is being predicted for the year ahead with vacancy rates reaching a high in Reading town centre at the end of 2011. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107455_tough_times_for_readings_retailers Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107389_bracknells_telogis_named_top_technology_firm A Bracknell technology firm has been named in the Red Herring Global 100. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107389_bracknells_telogis_named_top_technology_firm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107351_adrian_keen_joins_anesco_as_financial_controller Adrian Keen has joined Aldermaston-based energy efficiency solutions company Anesco as financial controller. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107351_adrian_keen_joins_anesco_as_financial_controller Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107301_reading_beating_the_economic_downturn A high number of business start-ups and healthy employment levels has helped Reading maintain its position as one of the top performing cities in the country. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107301_reading_beating_the_economic_downturn Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107260_council_joins_thames_valley_berkshire A partnership aiming to boost economic activity in the Thames Valley is to get a new member if Wokingham Borough Council decides to sign up to the organisation. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107260_council_joins_thames_valley_berkshire Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107206_business_profile_frasers_office_supplies The business: Frasers Office Supplies Limited, 7 Arkwright Road, Reading, RG2 0LU. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107206_business_profile_frasers_office_supplies Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107113_readings_business_prospects_for_2012 The coming year promises the excitement and opportunity of the London Olympics mixed with a shaky economic outlook, as highlighted by the recent spate of high street names running into difficulties. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107113_readings_business_prospects_for_2012 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107069_hope_amid_economic_gloom_for_reading_businesses As the UK economy shrinks by 0.2 per cent, small businesses in Reading and West Berkshire express disappointment, but say there is hope amidst the gloom. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107069_hope_amid_economic_gloom_for_reading_businesses Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107042_commercial_rental_improved_in_2011 A lack of business confidence and Eurozone uncertainty appeared to have little impact on the commercial property market in greater Reading last year, according to the latest statistics. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2107042_commercial_rental_improved_in_2011 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106865_administration_prompts_fears_for_peacocks The future of fashion retailer Peacocks is in doubt after its parent company announced it was going into administration. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106865_administration_prompts_fears_for_peacocks Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106794_business_profile_fasttrack_fit_camp The business: FastTrack Fit Camp operating in Wokingham, Finchampstead, Winnersh, Twyford, Warfield and Henley. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106794_business_profile_fasttrack_fit_camp Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106699_university_experts_give_businesses_a_vital_boost Business growth experts behind the former Enterprise Hub at The University of Reading have gone it alone with a new organisation to nurse high growth firms. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106699_university_experts_give_businesses_a_vital_boost Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106609_top_award_for_romans_estate_agency Estate agency Romans beat hundreds of competitors to win a top UK industry award. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106609_top_award_for_romans_estate_agency Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106474_aldermore_appoints_asset_finance_director Banking group Aldermore has appointed Jeremy Baber as operations director of its asset finance business. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106474_aldermore_appoints_asset_finance_director Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106416_business_profile_barts_grill_and_restaurant The Business: Barts Grill and Restaurant, 21 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1LE. (0118) 966 2268. info@bartsgrill.com, www.bartsgrill.com http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106416_business_profile_barts_grill_and_restaurant Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106410_missing_tax_deadline_could_prove_very_costly A Theale based company is warning that new Government penalties for late submission of self-assessment tax returns could make missing the January 31 deadline very expensive. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/business/s/2106410_missing_tax_deadline_could_prove_very_costly Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000