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Stay informed on what's going on in business and the economy. Our blog includes regular updates, including thought leadership pieces, from the Business West team, British Chambers of Commerce and regional business leaders.

Show your Carnet some love this Valentine’s Day!

On Valentine’s Day here are some top tips to ensure a perfect ATA Carnet There are some things that the Business West Carnet Team LOVE to see to make sure you have a perfect relationship with your...
Helen  Hodgson
Helen Hodgson
Posted on: 14.02.25
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Festival of Flourishing Regions Wrap-Up

What can we learn from Bristol, Cambridge, and Manchester about regional growth? Rather a lot it appears… Last month’s Festival of Flourishing Regions, which took place in Bristol, brought together...
Andrea Dell
Andrea Dell
Futures West
Posted on: 12.02.25
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BCC Press Release: Manufacturing exporters fear tariff impact

Cool heads needed as manufacturing exporters fear tariff impact New research by the BCC’s Insights Unit has uncovered the extent to which firms are worried about the impact of US tariffs on their...
Helen  Hodgson
Helen Hodgson
Posted on: 12.02.25
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“I was an Apprentice”: Q&A with Business West Membership Director, Emma Carter

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to our Membership Director, Emma Carter, about her experience as an apprentice.
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 11.02.25
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Member Blog: B2B marketing trends 2025 – website personalisation and AI optimisation
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Personalisation isn’t a new topic in digital marketing. But over the past year we’ve seen a surge in tools and capabilities that cater to customer demands and brand desires to connect with each other...
Becky Tugwell
Posted on: 10.02.25
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Member Blog: Prioritising employee well-being to boost performance at work

Many business owners believe that the personal lives of their employees should stay separate from the workplace. Whilst this is true to an extent, research shows that high employee well-being...
Stacey Mead
Stacey Mead
Posted on: 09.02.25
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Member Blog: How do TUPE transfers work?

Once staff have transferred, terms and conditions cannot be changed. Pensions and other benefits may be provided by another provider but must be of equal benefit. Government pensions have additional...
Stacey Mead
Stacey Mead
Posted on: 05.02.25
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B2B Buying Process: 5 Ways to Improve Purchasing Solutions

Efficiency is undoubtedly crucial to staying competitive. For SME businesses, the B2B buying processes can sometimes be so lengthy that they negatively impact business operations and the product or...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 03.02.25
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Member Blog: Thought Leadership: Are we really ready for AI in Project Management?
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The headlines and social media are awash with the disruptive nature and possible implication of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the world of project management is no exception. There are some big...
Lynsey McKinstry
Posted on: 31.01.25
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