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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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Business West exposes letter of credit scam, saving exporter $250,000

A Merthyr-based tractor dealer is counting their lucky stars after they avoided a very dodgy export deal thanks to international trade experts Business West. Dumelow International, which formed in...
Posted on: 08.08.19
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How Business West is bridging the Atlantic and bringing the US closer to the South West

SMEs from across Bristol and the West of England descended on The Engine Shed for the Business West supported ‘America Made Easy’ seminar last week. The event, which was the latest on a whistle stop...
Posted on: 29.07.19
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How much does translation cost?

Paul Bickham, Managing Director of Sure Languages, explains what document translation costs, how it’s calculated and if there are ways you could save money.
Paul Bickham
Paul Bickham
Sure Languages
Posted on: 12.07.19
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Ameeta Virk among top 100 most influential in UK-India relations

Business West’s India Market Specialist, Ameeta Virk, has be named as one of the top 100 most influential in UK-India relations.
Posted on: 27.06.19
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Business West training programme opening up career pathways in international trade to students

Business West’s award winning International Trade Centre is responsible for assisting over £700m worth of UK exports annually. With unparalleled expertise and a track record of facilitating and...
Posted on: 19.06.19
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The innovative South West businesses hoping to make it big in America

A handful of innovative businesses from across the South West are heading stateside this week to generate interest in their products and services as part of a delegation led by Business West’s award...
Posted on: 03.06.19
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Tips on trading in Latin America and the Caribbean

Markets in Latin America have not traditionally been a target for UK or South West companies that trade overseas, but this is gradually changing. A few weeks ago, I was involved in organising a...
Sarah Hildersley
Sarah Hildersley
Department for International Trade - South West
Posted on: 16.05.19
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