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Keep up-to-date with the latest business news, marketing best practices, success stories and more with content produced by the Business West team and regional business leaders.

Hope amid the chill winds of recession

Business are well aware of the chill wind of recession blowing in its direction so we must re-double our efforts to all work together to support the Gloucestershire economy. That’s why Business West...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 24.11.22
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Rolls Royce’s plans for Oldbury and Berekley sites will be a boost to Western Gateway

After the disappointing loss of our STEP fusion bid, we have now had some very welcome news on the nuclear energy front. That good news came from Rolls Royce which has prioritised Oldbury and...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 21.11.22
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Business West responds to the Autumn Statement

Commenting on the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Matt Griffith, Director of Policy at Business West, said: “This was a difficult budget for difficult times. Although there was less immediate pain...
Posted on: 17.11.22
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Why innovation is key to business growth

Innovation is key to enhancing productivity and the government funded body at its heart-Innovation UK-is headquartered in Swindon. Layla Burrows is Innovate UK’s Regional manager for the South West...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 14.11.22
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Stroud’s rejection of investment zone proposal a missed opportunity

I am at a loss to understand why Stroud District Council has failed to realise the economic potential to the area by turning down a government investment zone proposal. Gloucestershire County Council...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.11.22
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Event to give a voice to businesses in South West during challenging economic times

Cotswold District Council deserve the plaudits of our local businesses as they help us to help companies to back an initiative at a time of unprecedented challenges to firms. “Listening to Business”...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 25.10.22
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Is your glass half full?

Confidence, or a lack of it, plays an important part in how every business reacts to changing circumstances. It often determines whether investment goes ahead and can temper the scale of expansion...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 17.10.22
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Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn

With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 11.10.22
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Investment now in Stroud is important

Listening to business at this very difficult time for companies here in Gloucestershire is just so important. That’s why I welcome Stroud District Council’s Business Workshop initiative to explore...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 16.09.22
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