Demand for skills is more important than ever
Investing in our young people through apprenticeships is now more important than ever as the demand for skills grows.
Ian Mean
9 October, 2024
Business West
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Customs Update: Autumn Edition
The Christmas Rush: Staying Customs Compliant The run-up to Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for customs, with increased volumes of goods passing through the border daily. Despite the rush to get stock in before the festive season, it is essential to ensure your declarations are fully customs compliant and that no corners have been cut.
Joe Goldsworthy
8 October, 2024
Business West
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Business Conditions Stall As Tax Anxiety Grows
Following improvements to business conditions in the first half of 2024, key indicators stalled or declined in Q3 – with manufacturing suffering the most. Taxation is now more of a concern than inflation for business, cited by nearly half of firms (48%). Business confidence has declined slightly, with 56% of firms expecting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months. The proportion of firms expecting to put up prices has levelled off (39%) after falls earlier in the year. Most firms (77%) are still not increasing levels of investment. In the first major survey of business sentiment since the General Election, the BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey – the UK’s largest and longest running independent business survey – shows taxation is now the main area of concern for businesses.
Eleanor Ferrari
8 October, 2024
Business West
Making Waves: Business West Staff Volunteer for River Clean-Up
Faith Batten and Megan Childs, International Trade Documentation Specialists, traded their office chairs for paddleboards and joined a river clean-up on the River Avon in Keynsham. Partnering with Planet Patrol and UK Active Outdoors, the duo spent the day enjoying the stunning scenery and tackling waste in a truly hands-on way. volunteering_faith.jpeg volunteering_megan.jpeg
Fiona Parsons
8 October, 2024
Business West
Navigating Sevington for Your ATA Carnet: A Step-by-Step Guide
We spoke to Mark Benson, Global Events Manager at Amalgam Collection, a Bristol-based company renowned for their handcrafted scale models of luxury cars. Recently, they used a Business West ATA Carnet...
Fiona Parsons
8 October, 2024
Business West
ATA Carnet Update: A Busy Autumn Ahead!
After a busy summer season, we can report that demand for our ATA Carnet services shows no signs of slowing down as we move into October. This is largely thanks to the packed calendar of trade fairs across Europe in the coming months. Outstanding Performance from the Team A big shout-out to our dedicated Carnet team for their exceptional service during this busy period. Their hard work and commitment to helping our customers succeed have shone through. This dedication is paying off, with our figures already up by over 30% compared to the last financial year!
Hilary Rossborough
7 October, 2024
Business West
Genesis: Service Update
Business West was among the pioneering Chambers of Commerce to launch Genesis, and as of October, many other global Chambers have also adopted the platform. This expansion means the certification we provide will now be recognised and accepted by an increasing number of countries worldwide. As we continue to work closely with our customers and gain a deeper understanding of the processes involved in their product creation, our expertise in relevant trade agreements also expands. Genesis not only offers electronic certification for your products and their origin status, but also provides access to our experienced trade advisers. Our advisers work with you to ensure that the service is tailored specifically to your products and requirements. This seamless integration of consultancy and documentation is designed to help your goods move efficiently and compliantly across international borders.
Beth Rice
4 October, 2024
Business West
Gloucestershire College Opens £5 Million Sustainable Construction Centre
I go to a lot of business events but few excite me like the official opening of Gloucestershire College’s new £5 million sustainable construction training centre.
Ian Mean
2 October, 2024
Business West
"Now is the time to make your voice heard" – Bristol's Future in Focus at the September Bristol Initiative Quarterly Members Meeting
The September Quarterly Members’ Meeting for the Business West Bristol Initiative took place last Thursday, bringing together influential voices from across the business, charity, and public sectors. It was an evening filled with insight, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions about the future of Bristol and its surrounding regions.
Anonymous Author
30 September, 2024
Business West