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Meet the Adviser - Nigel Barker, Digital Marketing Adviser

Nigel Barker, Digital Marketing Adviser, explains how he helps South West businesses with their digital marketing needs.
Posted on: 11.02.19
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Meet the Adviser - Sue Tisdall, International Trade Adviser

Sue Tisdall, International Trade Adviser, explains how she has helped develop the region’s exporting success by working with South West entrepreneurs.
Posted on: 31.01.19
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Business West responds to the recent Airbus statement

Our politicians are in real danger of sleepwalking into the most damaging economic act upon our region’s economy in living memory. We call upon them, and the UK government, to act now to secure the...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 24.01.19
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Innovate UK invites South West agri-tech businesses on visit to China

Innovate UK has just announced a great opportunity for ambitious, cutting edge agri-tech businesses in the South West. SME’s can apply to participate in a fully funded programme which includes an 8-...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 18.01.19
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Regional economy slides as Brexit uncertainty and high-street fears bite

Business West’s local business survey – the South West’s largest private sector survey of business sentiment – showed that 2018 closed with some disappointing results for businesses, with worries...
Posted on: 15.01.19
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SoS for International Trade: Bristol is ‘one of UK’s most capable and advanced ports’
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Dr Liam Fox, the Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, praised Bristol Port as a “perfect example of a dynamic, global business” in a keynote speech to...
Katherine Lovell
Katherine Lovell
The Bristol Port Company
Posted on: 07.01.19
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Delegation from China visits Leigh Court to strengthen trade links with Bristol and the West of England

Business West Chambers of Commerce welcomed a delegation of business leaders from the Shandong Province Chamber of Commerce to Leigh Court this week to help strengthen trade links between this...
Posted on: 26.11.18
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Export Growth Partners make a splash at The Business Show in London

Export Growth Partnersattended the UK’s largest business show to officially launch the new venture. Over the course of the two day event, the team connected with over 250 business consultants.
Posted on: 20.11.18
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Why an AEO certification can add real value to your business
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Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status is an internationally recognised mark of quality, a certificate which demonstrates that your company supply chain is secure, and that your customs controls...
Katherine Lovell
Katherine Lovell
The Bristol Port Company
Posted on: 12.11.18
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