Company Formation Bristol
Bristol has seen more business start
ups in UK in the recent years. Bristol
has recently been awarded the European Green Capital for 2015. It has a population of 442,500. The University of Bristol and the University
of the West of England are both research led universities. The educated working age population is
approximately 135,200.
Bristol witnessed at least
3000 start ups in 2004 and has been increasing. It has a skilled labour force,
above average business survival rates, good broadband speeds, lots of helping
hand for new start ups from successful business people in terms of advices and
giving free desk spaces around the offices in the city to help sole traders who
are not working from home. There is an excellent opportunity for networking and
getting to meet people with diverse economic background.
Bristol Council invests in
transport infrastructure to reduce energy usage and is looking to make further
inroads with its Smart City programme. They are also working to implement
several smart technologies such as smart metering, electric vehicles and open
data. Bristol has seen business grow around the Royal Portbury Docks. The Docks
reaches over 42 million people and has become a central attraction for
businesses wanting to gain access to international markets. Other areas such as Queen Square, Lewins Mead
and Clifton have also become increasingly popular with small businesses;
particularly those in media, public sector and IT. Another boost to new start ups is the Bristol
Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone, to drive economic growth. And the Cabot Circus provides
retail opportunities and commercial spaces to lease, currently has over 120
stores with an alleged one million sq ft of shopping and leisure facilities.
