Appsbroker's Mike Conner on the benefits of building a business in Swindon
Few people epitomise the heart of tech in Swindon more than Mike Conner, founder and chief executive of Appsbroker.
Ian Mean
23 November, 2020
Business West
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Changes to Labelling for UK Food and Drink Exporters to the EU
As of Jan 1, 2021, food products from the UK and placed on the EU market will be required to have the address of the importer labelled (or provided in a document if the product is not packaged). The importer is the Food Business Operator (FBO) establ…
Anonymous Author
19 November, 2020
Business West
3 questions with Doug and Dame Mary Perkins, Co-founders of Specsavers
UWE, in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Doug and Dame Mary Perkins, Co-founders of Specsavers, before their virtual talk. 1.What makes Specsavers' business m…
Anonymous Author
11 November, 2020
Business West
Why WeChat Mini Programs can be key for UK brands wishing to test the market in China
WeChat is truly a giant of the app world, with over 1- billion users it easily surpasses the likes of Twitter which totals just over 320 million users. WeChat is often compared to, and referred to as the 'WhatsApp of China', though it is better descr…
Anonymous Author
29 October, 2020
Business West
Innovate UK funding: Top tips for a stand-out application
Applying for an Innovate UK grant will take time, effort and thought, however the rewards are clear. To be successful, you will need a first-class pass, scoring 80% or above. Traditionally, only 7-8% of applicants achieve this feat and secure fundin…
James Cortis
16 September, 2020
Business West
The rule of 6 - a guide for businesses
New guidance and legislation on coronavirus prevention measures has been announced by the government. These rules are applicable only to England and will come into effect on Monday 14 September. The new guidance reiterates best practices in all scen…
Anonymous Author
11 September, 2020
Business West
5 reasons why entering awards is good for business
No matter what the size of your business you can enter a business award. There are a huge variety of awards around from local to national, industry based or with specific criteria. You can find out about awards through your local chamber of commerce,…
Anonymous Author
10 February, 2020
Business West
With stricter IR35 rules coming in what are your options for using consultants or contractors?
From April 2020 the new stricter IR35 rules come in. The idea behind the IR35 rules, which is to prevent consultants, contractors and freelancers being used as "disguised employees and thus avoiding paying tax and benefits. Unlike employees on contr…
Anonymous Author
21 January, 2020
Business West
What is Architectural Visualisation?
Architectural visualisation is the process of creating digital models of structures, buildings, and spaces using complex modelling methods and powerful rendering computers. The field gives architectural and property developers a deep cache of tools a…
Anonymous Author
16 January, 2020
Business West