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Putting IP to work: attracting investors and generating fresh revenue streams

As the global pandemic restricts cashflows, we examine how IP assets can help raise capital through funding and licensing
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 11.09.20
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Coronavirus & Mental Health: the view from two Swindon companies

Founder of two companies based in Swindon, Luke Wareham shares his views on how Coronavirus has impacted his businesses and employees, and how they are adapting.
Luke Wareham
Luke Wareham
Swindon Tuition Centre / BAILA
Posted on: 28.07.20
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Swindon Business: How Kapada is surviving Corona

As more businesses had to close due to the impact of COVID-19, it was hard not to get wrapped up and feel depressed. But, after a few days off, taking it all in, I felt I had to adapt to survive the...
Ellen Wray
Ellen Wray
Kapada Vintage
Posted on: 28.07.20
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UK innovators go online to do business in South Korea

It might not be business as usual, but business is still being done (and across borders), as a two-day virtual workshop connecting UK and South Korean firms in advanced manufacturing and materials...
Leigh Jenkins
Leigh Jenkins
Enterprise Europe Network
Posted on: 29.04.20
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South West Businesses join forces to fight COVID-19 with Ventilator Challenge UK

Medical ventilators are vital in the battle against coronavirus. For patients in intensive care, these life-saving machines breathe for you allowing virus-infected lungs to rest and recover. The UK...
Posted on: 01.04.20
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#PayItForward - #KeepTheTribeAlive

As part of the Enterprise Nation and Crowdfunder #PayItForward initiative, our It's a Shovel tribe have put together the #KeepTheTribeAlive campaign to help other small businesses with the critical...
Jessica Whitcutt
Jessica Whitcutt
It's a Shovel
Posted on: 30.03.20
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A positive mindset can help your sales strategy

Every business relies on sales of its products or services to be successful, but how long is it since you looked at your own sales strategy?
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 10.03.20
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IWD 2020: Q&A with Jessica Whitcutt Fagan, Founder, It's a Shovel

As part of International Women’s Day we interview Chamber member, Jessica Whitcutt Fagan on their role at It's a Shovel, their views on women in business and what a more gender-balanced world-view...
Posted on: 09.03.20
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Crowdfunding: 3 points to consider

Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular online concept that anyone can use to raise money for any project or idea. But for it to be successful you need to plan your campaign well, taking into account...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 03.03.20
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