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Stay informed on what's going on in business and the economy. Our blog includes regular updates, including thought leadership pieces, from the Business West team, British Chambers of Commerce and regional business leaders.

Sir Iain Gray and Andrea Dell to lead Futures West Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth

Business West has today announced the leadership team for the Futures West Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth.
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 12.09.24
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Six reasons SMEs should join a business membership community

Whether you are an established SME or a new start-up, there are many benefits to becoming part of a business membership community. Being part of a community, such as the Business West Chambers of...
Priscilla Dibble
Priscilla Dibble
Posted on: 10.09.24
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Why an authentic backstory can grow your brand

In today's competitive marketplace, where consumers are increasingly seeking authenticity and connection with the brands they support, the power of a compelling backstory can’t be underestimated...
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 14.05.24
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Avoiding Burnout: How to Improve Efficiencies in Your SME Sales Team

Staff burnout can be detrimental to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). But, in the sales industry, it can be especially damaging. This is because the entire nature of sales is built around...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 27.03.24
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Highlights from the recent Bristol Initiative Members' Meeting with keynote speaker Mayor Marvin Rees OBE

Last week members of the Bristol Initiative were kindly hosted by fellow Initiative members Osborne Clarke at their new Bristol home, the Halo Building. The event was sold out with over 100 members...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 27.03.24
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How to banish business blues early in the year

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...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 22.01.24
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Hewett Recruitment become patron member of Business West Chambers of Commerce

Hewett Recruitment, a long established recruitment business headquartered in Worcestershire has become a Patron member of Business West Chambers of Commerce.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 15.01.24
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Member spotlight: Ben Lowndes, Director at Distinctive Communications

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Ben Lowndes , Director at Distinctive Communications and...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 12.10.23
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Spotlight on: Stephen Barrett, Managing Director of Solarsense

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Stephen to talk about their life at Solarsense and their...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 27.09.23
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