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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.

Free business support on offer in Somerset

Firms in Somerset can receive free, specialist business support by joining the Somerset Innovation Network.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 15.02.23
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National Apprenticeship Week: Q&A with Mary and Connor

As part of National Apprenticeship week we spoke to mother and son, Mary and Connor about apprenticeships. With Connor currently completing an apprenticeship, we chatted about how they found the...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 09.02.23
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What to expect from a meeting with a Business Skills Advisor

Fiona Malpas explains what happens when business leaders, managers and entrepreneurs meet with a Business Skills Advisor to discuss their workforce development plans and staff development.
Fiona Malpas
Fiona Malpas
Posted on: 26.01.23
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Business West helps successful restaurant business with staff development

Pieminister was founded in Bristol in 2003. With their revolutionary take on the traditional Pie and Mash shop, they have grown from their first restaurant on Stokes Croft into a widely successful...
Dan Graves
Dan Graves
Posted on: 12.01.23
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Survey finds over half of businesses materially impacted by economic and political uncertainty

Business West's recent Quarterly Economic Survey has found over half of businesses have reported that political and economic instability has had a material impact on their business in the last...
Posted on: 19.12.22
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Business West helps B Corp to develop its workforce

Business West supported Skylark Media through the Workforce for the Future Programme.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 08.12.22
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Free workforce development support for West of England businesses

Businesses in the West of England are being urged to ensure their business is fit for the future, by taking advantage of the free support on offer from Business West, via the Workforce for the Future...
Dan Graves
Dan Graves
Posted on: 28.11.22
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Meet the Skills Team - Dan Graves, Marketing Executive

Dan works as a Marketing Executive, currently helping to promote the Workforce for the Future programmes. We caught up with Dan to find out more about his role and what would be his perfect Sunday!
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 14.11.22
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Meet the Skills Team - Fay Daniels, Marketing Manager

We met with Marketing Manager, Fay Daniels, to find out more about her current role working with the Skills team, plus find out what she enjoys outside of work.
Dan Graves
Dan Graves
Posted on: 09.11.22
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