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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.

Why innovation is key to business growth

Innovation is key to enhancing productivity and the government funded body at its heart-Innovation UK-is headquartered in Swindon. Layla Burrows is Innovate UK’s Regional manager for the South West...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 14.11.22
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Meet the Skills Team - Dan Graves, Marketing Executive

Dan works as a Marketing Executive, currently helping to promote the Workforce for the Future programmes. We caught up with Dan to find out more about his role and what would be his perfect Sunday!
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 14.11.22
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Six SEO techniques to help your business grow in tough economic times

We take a look at six of the key SEO techniques that any business can use in tough financial times to make a difference to its bottom line. Every business would love to bring in more leads, increase...
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 14.11.22
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Meet the Skills Team - Fay Daniels, Marketing Manager

We met with Marketing Manager, Fay Daniels, to find out more about her current role working with the Skills team, plus find out what she enjoys outside of work.
Dan Graves
Dan Graves
Posted on: 09.11.22
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Our B Corp journey: What's the business case?

For us, becoming a B Corp in 2021 was the natural step for a company formed nearly 200 years ago with the aim of enriching our business community and making the region the best place to live, learn...
Posted on: 08.11.22
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Stroud’s rejection of investment zone proposal a missed opportunity

I am at a loss to understand why Stroud District Council has failed to realise the economic potential to the area by turning down a government investment zone proposal. Gloucestershire County Council...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.11.22
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BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which Business West is a key member of, has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s...
Posted on: 08.11.22
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Foreign exchange volatility: some considerations for exporters

The findings of our recent Quarterly Economic Survey draws out the emerging issue of exchange rate volatility on businesses within our region. Claire Ralph, Policy and Projects Manager at Business...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 08.11.22
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The South West exporters growing despite global challenges

Three companies in the South West of England have experienced strong recent export growth despite the challenges posed by Brexit, inflation and a looming recession. Jo Bird & Co, established in...
Posted on: 07.11.22
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