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  Increasing inflation puts a brake on economic recovery

  Whilst earnings remain stagnant, any increase in the rate of inflation just adds to the pressure on people's budgets and further erodes i...

  All Areas 18.06.13 Growth, Economy

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  West equine and pet companies go global for growth

  A new group of Westcountry-based businesses supplying the needs of horse and pet owners are clubbing together to find valuable export ma...

  All Areas 14.06.13 Rural, International Trade, Growth

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  UKTI advises local businesses to consider German trade links

  While high growth and emerging markets are high on the exporting agenda, UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is urging South West businesses n...

  All Areas 13.06.13 International Trade, Growth

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  Firms need ‘common-sense approach’ to regulation, says Business West

  Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West comments on the new Small and Micro Business Assessment. Smaller companies often find it d...

  All Areas 06.06.13 Growth

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  £30m SME cash pot to boost access to finance

  Details of a £30m funding scheme have been announced by business secretary Vince Cable. The cash pot, designed as an alternative to tradi...

  All Areas 25.03.13 Growth, Finance

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  Businesses confident, but growth remains weak: Quarterly Economic Survey

  The latest Quarterly Economic Survey released today (Tuesday) by Business West working with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) shows ...

  All Areas 08.01.13 Business, Policy, Growth

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  Unlocking house building will boost growth, but government must go further

  Comments on the speech by the Deputy Prime Minster on housing today (Thursday), by Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West.

  All Areas 22.11.12 Growth, Business, Government, Economy, Strategic Infrastructure Improvements

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  SMEs benefitting from GrowthAccelerator say entering new markets and developing new products and services are vital for high growth

  To mark Global Entrepreneurship Week (12-16 November) GrowthAccelerator has revealed analysis that demonstrates key drivers for growth in...

  All Areas 08.11.12 Growth Accelerator, Growth, High Growth

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  Business West’s comment on Heseltine report

  The launch of the Heseltine review into UK Competitiveness is potentially an exciting time for Business West and other accredited chamber...

  All Areas 31.10.12 Chamber Of Commerce, Growth, Policy, Business

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  Latest GDP figures will boost business confidence

  The first estimate for GDP in the third quarter of 2012 confirms that the UK economy returned to growth, with the increase more than many...

  All Areas 25.10.12 Economy, Business, Growth