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Brexit, coronavirus and finance - the 3 Business West hubs throw a lifeline to business

Business West has three business support hubs brimming with useful information to help you tackle the most pressing issues affecting businesses right now.
Posted on: 12.11.20
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Do you want to maximise the valuation of your SME?

Private Equity Marketplace Despite the coronavirus epidemic that has swept the globe, causing widespread disruption across markets worldwide, there is still the potential for continued growth and...
Tahsin Yasin
Tahsin Yasin
Northfields Kelvinside
Posted on: 09.11.20
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Business West response to furlough extension

ps.jpg Commenting on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s economy update, announced today, Business West Managing Director Phil Smith said: “A further extension of the furlough scheme and more generous...
Posted on: 05.11.20
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What a second national lockdown means for businesses and jobs

Much more clarity is needed from the government to ensure businesses can plan and are not left to guess from one week to the next. Communication, especially about when and how the economy can safely...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 02.11.20
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Young Bristolians take social distancing technology worldwide

Hands – Face – SpaceBands. Two twenty-five-year olds develop wearable tech to make workplaces safer.
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 26.10.20
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Three-tier lockdown and financial support for businesses

This past month has seen Business West working hard in raising concerns with Treasury officials about the flaws of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) and the lack of generosity towards the self-employed...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 26.10.20
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Business West welcomes boosts to job and self-employment support announced by Chancellor

ps.jpg Responding to The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP’s announcement of fresh support packages for businesses today (22 October) Business West Managing Director Phil Smith said: “Today...
Posted on: 22.10.20
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Business West responds to expanded Job Support Scheme

Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement that the Job Support Scheme will be enhanced to help UK firms that will have to close due to tighter restrictions expected next week, and cash grants will...
Posted on: 09.10.20
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Helping employees understand their payslips

Over the past year, 2.8 million people in the UK claim to be impacted by an incorrect payslip. Due to COVID-19, you may have had to furlough some of your staff or implement pay cuts. These...
Stacey McIntosh
Stacey McIntosh
Sage Advice UK
Posted on: 25.09.20
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