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Keep up-to-date with the latest business news, marketing best practices, success stories and more with content produced by the Business West team and regional business leaders.

5 steps to ensure your business has the skills it needs now and in the future

Businesses in our region face the challenge of a skills gap, impacting on growth and stifling productivity and innovation. How can we ensure that the skill demands of the business community can be...
Adam Powell
Adam Powell
West of England Local Enterprise Partnership
Posted on: 13.02.15
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Why business needs to face up to an ageing society

We're all living longer. And while that might raise challenges around funding care and retirement for society, it also presents major opportunities for business.
Robert Durie
Robert Durie
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Posted on: 20.01.15
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Let's stop guilt tripping people into being green

2015 is here: Bristol's year in the sun. But there are some real concerns that we still run a risk of switching people off by making them feel that leading a sustainable lifestyle is expensive,...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 18.12.14
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Leadership: How to stay on your best game in 2015

As a leader/manager have you wondered if you have the right person in the right job? Do you think this about yourself? Of course everyone else expects us to be confident, cheerful and striding out to...
Joseph Dworak
Joseph Dworak
Leadership Vision Consulting
Posted on: 17.12.14
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Entrepreneurs - you've got to be in it to win it!

For entrepreneurs and their start-up businesses, cash is usually pretty tight. And marketing is usually pretty expensive. Whether you need to get your brand name in the press, grow your social media...
Posted on: 04.12.14
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What's the difference between a shopping trolley and a chairman?

Business West Chairman Stephen Robertson explores the key facets and aptitudes that will ensure a Chairman's role is effective in contributing to an organisation's continued growth and success.
Stephen  Robertson
Stephen Robertson
West of England Local Enterprise Partnership
Posted on: 18.11.14
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The Nordics - never middle of the road

Sally Maki shares how with the right assistance and guidance you can take your product or service into the Nordic market
Sally Maki
Sally Maki
NordicExports
Posted on: 18.11.14
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10 tips for getting your products into Singapore

Singapore is an ideal market for UK exports as there is a high demand for branded British goods. This small, but wealthy city-state is a leading global business hub and is recognised as one of the...
Jenny Hainsworth
Jenny Hainsworth
British Chamber of Commerce Singapore
Posted on: 21.10.14
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Sleeping under the stars for Bristol's Byte Night

It all began back in May with a request from Phil Smith..."Wanted - volunteers to work all night!". Intrigue got the better of me, and I accepted the challenge. I had heard all about Byte Night some...
Amanda Clamp
Amanda Clamp
Business West
Posted on: 13.10.14
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