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Business West shortlisted for TARGETJobs National Graduate Recruitment Award

A Business West training programme delivered at the University of Exeter has been nominated alongside the likes of Apple and Google at the prestigious TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards...
Posted on: 13.03.20
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Health Secretary outlines coronavirus response at BCC annual conference

Despite the cancellation of a number of large-scale business events such as the Geneva Roadshow due to the coronavirus outbreak, British Chambers of Commerce’s annual conference went ahead as planned...
Posted on: 11.03.20
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Head to the Med this February to grow your exports

This February let DIT Commercial Officers take you on a virtual tour along the Med to discover the business opportunities that await UK companies in sun-drenched Southern Europe. Pack your (brief)...
Posted on: 14.02.20
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Exporting to Portugal - a Q&A with Janet Sawyer from LittlePod

Janet Sawyer shares her experiences in exporting to Portugal and what tips she can offer to businesses looking to follow in her footsteps.
Posted on: 11.02.20
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Ask an apprentice - Q&A with Emon Rostam-Shirazy

emon-ask-anapprentice.png This week (3-9 February) is National Apprenticeship Week 2020. To highlight the benefits of an apprenticeship to individuals considering going down this route, we caught up...
Posted on: 05.02.20
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A new deal with Europe: what are the key areas concerning business?

The Withdrawal Agreement that came into effect on 31 January provides for business-as-usual trading arrangements between the UK and the EU until the end of 2020. However, much could change thereafter...
Rohan Roy
Rohan Roy
Business West
Posted on: 04.02.20
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Business West responds to UK’s official departure from the EU

As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11- month transition period, Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West responds.
Posted on: 31.01.20
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Approach 2020 with optimism – Business West is on your side

2019 has undoubtedly been a testing year for businesses. Two missed Brexit deadlines, a change of government and the UK avoiding recession by a whisker - the macro environment certainly hasn’t been...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 18.12.19
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Vanguard to the rescue down under

Since 1948, the National Health Service (NHS) has been the envy of the world. It is a truly remarkable social innovation - of which we are all immensely proud. A lesser known fact about the NHS is...
Posted on: 25.10.19
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