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Starting a small business is a dream for many people, but few turn that dream into a reality. If you are desperate to be your own boss, have control over your schedule, and do something you love, running a business could be for you.
Harvey Holloway
14 February, 2024
Business West
Many countries around the world are actively trying to find solutions to Climate Change. Some countries, such as the United States of America, have chosen to incentivise green industries in the hope that they will naturally replace more polluting industries. Other countries are targeting polluting industries, ensuring they pay a fair price for the emissions they output. The European Union (EU) have recently launched the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which hopes to spearhead the EU to the forefront of worldwide green policy. CBAM will replace the EU Emissions Trading System and hopes to capture “Carbon-leakage”, meaning that importers in the EU pay a fair price for imports. Exporters will now need to report the emissions produced when manufacturing their goods, which EU importers will then link to import declarations as part of a quarterly report. The following six sectors affected are:
Joe Goldsworthy
14 February, 2024
Business West
For anyone who has organised a business event, the worst scenario is to wake up in the morning to stormy weather, dark clouds and pouring rain. But Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate with our plans. From outdoor publicity events to tradeshows and conferences, the weather can put a damper on all kinds of business and networking plans if you're not properly prepared.
Anonymous Author
13 February, 2024
Business West
Responding to the latest labour market data from ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
Eleanor Ferrari
13 February, 2024
Business West
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we wanted to highlight Openreach, a Bristol Initiative Member with a long history of working with apprenticeships and supporting apprentices through their careers. When talking to our friends over there, it became clear that we should speak to Andy Keast, the Operations Director for Openreach’s Chief Engineer’s team in the South of England.
Anonymous Author
9 February, 2024
Business West
Business West Chambers of Commerce welcomes businesses from a wide range of sectors, sizes and structures, all of whom have different reasons and motivations for joining the community.
Eleanor Ferrari
9 February, 2024
Business West
Business West, alongside Swindon Borough Council and Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, brought local employers and businesses from Swindon together to discuss the crucial topic of mental health support and employee wellbeing in the workplace.
Eleanor Ferrari
9 February, 2024
Business West
Last week I was privileged to attend a special service, in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen in Bath Abbey, to mark the 850th anniversary of the St John’s Foundation. She was accompanied by Mohammed Saddiq, now Lord Lieutenant, but not long ago an active participant in our Initiative activity.
Ian Bell
8 February, 2024
Business West
The British Chambers of Commerce People and Work report outlines a 10-point plan to boost workforce skills, by supporting people at every stage of their journey through education and employment.
Eleanor Ferrari
8 February, 2024
Business West
