Community has been kept in the loop on road
Good communication and transparency are two essentials of any big business project, particularly if it involves roads and local communities.
Ian Mean
27 March, 2024
Business West
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Highlights from the recent Bristol Initiative Members' Meeting with keynote speaker Mayor Marvin Rees OBE
Last week members of the Bristol Initiative were kindly hosted by fellow Initiative members Osborne Clarke at their new Bristol home, the Halo Building. The event was sold out with over 100 members attending and Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees OBE as the keynote speaker.
Anonymous Author
27 March, 2024
Business West
Avoiding Burnout: How to Improve Efficiencies in Your SME Sales Team
Staff burnout can be detrimental to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). But, in the sales industry, it can be especially damaging. This is because the entire nature of sales is built around one key thing: confidence.
Harvey Holloway
27 March, 2024
Business West
BCC Press Release: Bold Thinking Needed To Keep UK At Top Table
The British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key player, has launched its Global Britain Challenge report to boost exports and channel overseas investment into the UK.
Eleanor Ferrari
27 March, 2024
Business West
Majority of South West businesses express confidence in their own prospects, with many seeking new hires
Business West’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey, which polls businesses across the South West, reveals 63% of the 268 respondents are optimistic about their own prospects, but only 16% said the same for the UK economy at large.
Amy Drummond
26 March, 2024
Business West
Digital trade: a step into the world of FTAs, preferential rules of origin & Genesis
In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, staying ahead means embracing digital innovation. With an astounding 361 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) worldwide, the complexity of navigating these waters has never been more challenging. The UK stands among this global network with 71 FTAs, including three forged post-EU departure. At the forefront of this digital revolution, Business West’s International Trade Services will be launching Genesis later this year*, an exciting digital verification tool designed to support businesses utilising FTAs.
Fiona Parsons
26 March, 2024
Business West
Why Business West is committed to being a B Corp: Interview with Jessica Vallentine
In a recent interview with fellow B Corp certified organisation Estrella Ventures, a sustainable marketing agency based in Bristol, and our Director of Responsible Business, Jessica Vallentine, we reflected on why becoming a B Corp fit so well with our values as a purpose driven organisation, and how we have and hope to make the most out of being a B Corp in the future.
Eleanor Ferrari
25 March, 2024
Business West
Bristol Initiative Members Meet the Bristol Labour Party
On Thursday 14th March we invited Bristol Initiative members to meet their representatives in the Bristol Labour Party at the offices of fellow Initiative members Arcadis. As with the previous event in the “Meet the Parties” series, the Meet The Greens Business Breakfast, the Labour team started off the day with a short presentation to our members, and then took questions from the audience.
Anonymous Author
25 March, 2024
Business West
Initiative Member Spotlight: Jo Dally, Strategic Partnership Director at the National Composites Centre
Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Jo Dally, to talk about her role as the Strategic Partnership Director at the National Composites Centre and their relationship with the Bristol Initiative.
Jenny Ablett
21 March, 2024
Business West