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BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q4 2023 sees SME exports continuing to languish Half of all SME exporters (50%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 24% reported a decrease. Only a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales rise in Q4 BCC indicators show exports have consistently underperformed compared to domestic sales since the pandemic
Fiona Parsons
29 January, 2024
Business West
Darren Brindley, Account Director for Swindon and Wiltshire Initiative, welcomed members and local businesses to our first meeting of the year, where we heard from key speakers from The Royal Agricultural University (RAU), Festival of Tomorrow, and Swindon Futures, who discussed exciting developments and updates taking place in Swindon and the wider region.
Eleanor Ferrari
24 January, 2024
Business West
We have a new broom at the University of Gloucestershire and business in the county should welcome the appointment of Clare Marchant as the Vice Chancellor.
Ian Mean
24 January, 2024
Business West
The post-Christmas slump or ‘Blue Monday’ bleakness during January has, for some time, been referenced as the most depressing time of the year. While the current cold spell and dark nights might make it tough to feel positive about returning to work, rethink this time to prepare for a productive year personally and professionally.
Anonymous Author
22 January, 2024
Business West
We recently spoke with Camilla Rigby, the Co-Founder & Joint CEO of Women's Work Lab, celebrating the milestone of supporting over 300 mothers back into employment since 2020. Camilla shares the organization's impactful journey and the recent rebranding initiative in collaboration with Oakwood Agency.
Anonymous Author
22 January, 2024
Business West
Where can you find a giant interactive robotic snail, strawberry flavoured clouds, drones and exploding custard? The Festival of Tomorrow, which takes place next month in Swindon…
Amy Drummond
19 January, 2024
Business West
The Somerset Innovation Network (SI-Net) is delighted to announce the release of its latest workshop dates for 2024, providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Somerset and Dorset with valuable opportunities for growth and development.
Solomon Heath
19 January, 2024
Business West
Nuclear energy and the expertise to develop its potential is in the very DNA of Gloucestershire.
Ian Mean
17 January, 2024
Business West
Over three quarters (76%) of firms attempting to recruit faced difficulties Firms in the hospitality sector remain the most likely to report challenges in hiring staff (82%) 68% of companies say labour costs are a financial pressure 59% of companies attempted to recruit in the quarter The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO), a survey of nearly 5,000 UK firms of all sectors and sizes, by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, reveals that the labour market remains tight for most firms.
Eleanor Ferrari
17 January, 2024
Business West
