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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.

Encourage word-of-mouth recommendations for your business

Few things are more valuable than happy customers who recommend you to others. Read our top tips on how to encourage word of mouth advocacy from your own customers!
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Business West
Posted on: 14.05.14
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How to Grow Your Service Firm: Attitude & Approach (Part 5 of 6)

In parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, we looked at why and how The Expert! model is so important for the success of service firms and how to apply it. Part 5 is more about the attitude and approach you need to...
Robert Craven
Robert Craven
The Director's Centre
Posted on: 09.05.14
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Everyone's getting the Bristol buzz

The Paddington to Bristol service has been getting a lot of custom from some very high profile people in recent weeks. Government Ministers, the Governor of the Bank of England, even London's Lord...
Posted on: 02.05.14
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10 Business Books Creating a Buzz

In honour of National Bed Month this March, and a good bedtime read, we've done a quick round up of some of the latest business books creating a buzz.
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 14.03.14
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Strategic Marketing: It's all about Understanding

Strategic marketing is an investment in effective selling. It's not producing a brochure, having a website and expecting customers to break your door down. It's all in the understanding...
Nick Marsh
Nick Marsh
Business West
Posted on: 18.02.14
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What can business leaders learn from Nelson Mandela's life?

Following hours of time spent in conversation with Nelson Mandela, author Richard Stengel wrote 'Mandela's Way', identifying 15 points of wisdom that represent Mandela's approach to his life. We...
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 13.12.13
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Franchising - a strategy for growth

Franchising strategies are a great way to enumerate and deliberate strategies to grow franchise brand.
Paul O'Collins
Paul O'Collins
EEN South West
Posted on: 11.12.13
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Is your marketing plan ready for a mobile future?

There is no denying the irrefutable statistics which show that we have entered a mobile era which is set to grow. Is your business ready for a mobile future? Follow our guide to help you consider an...
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 14.11.13
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How entrepreneurs can manage people to help grow their business

Michael Howes and the team at Pilot Cottage provides some valuable insight into how entrepreneurs can manage people effectively as they start and grow their new business:- It’s people, not...
Michael Howes
Michael Howes
Pilot Cottage Limited
Posted on: 14.11.13
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