Reasons to be cheerful from Bank of England
The Governor of the Bank of England was in upbeat mood when he addressed an audience of business people, including a number of Chamber and Initiative members, during a visit to Bristol.
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The Governor of the Bank of England was in upbeat mood when he addressed an audience of business people, including a number of Chamber and Initiative members, during a visit to Bristol.
Chloe is a Project Coordinator at Business West. She provides admin support and assistance to the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team to ensure smooth co-ordination and delivery of the project.
Good communication and transparency are two essentials of any big business project, particularly if it involves roads and local communities.
Last week members of the Bristol Initiative were kindly hosted by fellow Initiative members Osborne Clarke at their new Bristol home, the Halo Building. The event was sold out with over 100 members attending and Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees OBE as the keynote speaker.
Staff burnout can be detrimental to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). But, in the sales industry, it can be especially damaging. This is because the entire nature of sales is built around one key thing: confidence.
The British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key player, has launched its Global Britain Challenge report to boost exports and channel overseas investment into the UK.
Business West’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey, which polls businesses across the South West, reveals 63% of the 268 respondents are optimistic about their own prospects, but only 16% said the same for the UK economy at large.
In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, staying ahead means embracing digital innovation. With an astounding 361 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) worldwide, the complexity of navigating these waters has never been more challenging. The UK stands among this global network with 71 FTAs, including three forged post-EU departure. At the forefront of this digital revolution, Business West’s International Trade Services will be launching Genesis later this year*, an exciting digital verification tool designed to support businesses utilising FTAs.
In a recent interview with fellow B Corp certified organisation Estrella Ventures, a sustainable marketing agency based in Bristol, and our Director of Responsible Business, Jessica Vallentine, we reflected on why becoming a B Corp fit so well with our values as a purpose driven organisation, and how we have and hope to make the most out of being a B Corp in the future.