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Saffery Senior Manager Matt Trowbridge looks at business exit planning and we meet Audit Assistant Elisa Cordial

Planning for an exit is a crucial step for any business owner. Whether you’re looking to retire, move on to new ventures, or simply maximise the value of your hard... READ MORE »

Skyborne to launch second UK pilot academy in Bournemouth after flyaway success in Gloucs

Skyborne Airline Academy is set to open its second UK training centre for would-be pilots at Bournemouth Airport. The new site follows on from the academy’s existing... READ MORE »

Podcast which has hosted football royalty and SAS legend finds new home at Smartbase

Coworking space Smartbase near Bournemouth Airport has opened a new studio dedicated to a popular podcast – ranked among the top 0.5 per cent globally. The Eventful... READ MORE »

Business mentor Erin to host 7th annual event backing women entrepreneurs in Bournemouth

In celebration of International Women’s Day, female entrepreneurs will gather in Bournemouth next month for the seventh annual Momentum Day. The event is designed to... READ MORE »

Biz Roundtable: Dorset business community must champion county’s economic strengths

Participants at the latest Dorset Biz News roundtable agreed that Dorset must harness the strength of its business community to sell its benefits to the UK and beyond... READ MORE »

‘Testament to passion of our team’ says MD as Rejuvenate IT scoops triple win at biz awards

Bournemouth-based Rejuvenate IT has celebrated a triple victory at the Bournemouth Business Awards 2025. The company took home gold for both outstanding customer... READ MORE »

Four new security systems designed to protect decommissioned nuclear sites trialled in Dorset

A set of innovative new systems designed to autonomously detect security breaches have undergone testing at Winfrith, Dorset’s former nuclear reactor test site. The... READ MORE »

Eco proves money does grow on trees as post-Xmas tree-cycling initiative raises £64k for charities

Recycling Christmas trees has resulted in a record sum of money for three Dorset charities. A total of £64,800 was raised for Diverse Abilities, Lewis-Manning Hospice... READ MORE »

Hot Radio on board for Christchurch fest bringing artisan foods & locally crafted spirits to the town

Christchurch Business Improvement District (BID) has secured the talents of Dorset’s own Hot Radio to provide music and live entertainment for its Food Fest Local this... READ MORE »

Employers urged to nominate their star trainees for Dorset Apprenticeship Awards this May

The Dorset Apprenticeship Awards are set to return this spring, recognising the success of apprentices at all levels. Hosted by Dorset Chamber alongside Dorset and... READ MORE »

Jacqui and team are rallying town’s businesses this year to help locals and tourists discover Poole

“Our mission for 2025 is for people to come and discover Poole – locals and tourists alike.” The words of Jacqui Rock, head of the town’s business improvement... READ MORE »

iPads on offer for four Dorset startups keen to attend entrepreneurship masterclass with STRIDE

A Dorset business support group is holding an online masterclass in entrepreneurship – and the four startups chosen to attend will each receive an iPad to support... READ MORE »