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Women Doing Business in the Middle East

Sarah Hildersley from Business West talks about her time in the Middle East and the opportunities which exist for UK companies.
Sarah Hildersley
Sarah Hildersley
Department for International Trade - South West
Posted on: 22.10.19
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Business West works with SGS to streamline the export documentation process

Pilot project launched to introduce certificate of conformity referrals when completing online certificate of origin applications, simplifying the export process for business.
Posted on: 16.10.19
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HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures following British Chambers pressure

Following success in persuading the government to automatically issue EORI numbers to businesses, British Chambers of Commerce has now secured government action for businesses in Transitional...
Tom Smith
Tom Smith
Posted on: 15.10.19
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Showcasing the best of British food and drink to the world

The UK has long shed its reputation for dull cuisine and is now home to some of the most innovative, best tasting and in demand food and drink products in the world. To capitalise on the growing...
Posted on: 02.10.19
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Bristol games developer makes it big in Japan

In 2006, self-taught programmer and games designer Chris Hunt decided to pursue his dream and create his own video game. Fast forward to 2019 and his company Lo-Fi Games’ flagship title, Kenshi, is...
Posted on: 23.09.19
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Business West at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party

Earlier this year, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) nominated me to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace, in recognition of my support for their work in extending international trade services...
Catherine Stephens
Catherine Stephens
Business West
Posted on: 09.09.19
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Devon firm’s race against the clock to sell ice cream in the desert

When the mercury rises, so too does our appetite for ice cream. If your waistline is bulging as a result of the latest heatwave, then spare a thought for the people of Bahrain. In a country where the...
Posted on: 27.08.19
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Record month for South West exporters, despite shrinking economy

Business West processed a record number of export documents in July, demonstrating the strength and resilience of South West businesses, despite the gloomy national economic outlook. On average,...
Posted on: 22.08.19
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Government to issue EORI numbers to businesses following Business West campaign

Earlier in August, Business West warned that 24,000 companies in the South West needed to take urgent action and register for an EORI number as the prospect of a no deal Brexit loomed larger. Today (...
Posted on: 21.08.19
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