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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.

British Chambers of Commerce on housing

Affordable housing is a key issue for businesses in Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Swindon & Wiltshire, with many unable to attract the right skills as a result. In this podcast, the British...
Posted on: 29.05.18
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Women in Business: Q&A with Nicky Marshall

We chat to Nicky Marshall, founder of Discover Your Bounce, following her recent talk at our launch event celebrating women in business: 'Business West Women'.
Fiona Parnell
Fiona Parnell
Posted on: 25.05.18
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Chambers call on PM to 'fix the fundamentals' for UK growth

Chamber business leaders from across the United Kingdom, including Business West managing director Phil Smith, have today (Tuesday) written to the Prime Minister calling for a renewed focus on...
Posted on: 22.05.18
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How technology can save money on translation

Paul Bickham, managing director of Sure Languages, explains what translation memory technology is and how it can save your business money.
Paul Bickham
Paul Bickham
Sure Languages
Posted on: 10.05.18
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Enliven your business with the power of networking

Step out of your comfort zone, move away from your desk, ditch podcasts and webinars and build your local network.
Posted on: 04.05.18
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6 of the best digital marketing tools to reach new overseas customers

Fiona Parnell, Digital Marketing Specialist for DIT SW, discusses her 6 favourite digital marketing tools to reach new overseas customers.
Fiona Parnell
Fiona Parnell
Posted on: 03.05.18
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Chamber round up: Bristol April 2018

I’m pleased to say our Chamber network is flourishing. For those of you who have attended a Bristol Chamber Networking breakfast recently you’ll know they are fun, buzzing events. With close to 100...
James Durie
James Durie
Business West
Posted on: 26.04.18
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Why trading with Southeast Asia is good for businesses across the South West

New research reveals the UK’s fastest growing export countries are dominated by Southeast Asia, presenting a great exporting opportunity for British companies looking to drive international growth.
Shozey Jafferi
Shozey Jafferi
Business West
Posted on: 24.04.18
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Growing a business in Somerset & Devon: Q&A with Ben Leach

Ben Leach left a career in the NHS to start up a consultancy business. To help him grow and learn new skills he joined the Growth Support Programme, a business support programme offering advice and...
Posted on: 12.04.18
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