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Research has shown that businesses are 11% more likely to survive if they export. The reasons for this range from spreading risk amongst different markets, to boosting turnover and improving innovation due to the requirement to develop products for s…
Anonymous Author
16 December, 2020
Business West
Few people epitomise the heart of tech in Swindon more than Mike Conner, founder and chief executive of Appsbroker.
Ian Mean
23 November, 2020
Business West
As of Jan 1, 2021, food products from the UK and placed on the EU market will be required to have the address of the importer labelled (or provided in a document if the product is not packaged). The importer is the Food Business Operator (FBO) establ…
Anonymous Author
19 November, 2020
Business West
UWE, in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Doug and Dame Mary Perkins, Co-founders of Specsavers, before their virtual talk. 1.What makes Specsavers' business m…
Anonymous Author
11 November, 2020
Business West
WeChat is truly a giant of the app world, with over 1- billion users it easily surpasses the likes of Twitter which totals just over 320 million users. WeChat is often compared to, and referred to as the 'WhatsApp of China', though it is better descr…
Anonymous Author
29 October, 2020
Business West
Applying for an Innovate UK grant will take time, effort and thought, however the rewards are clear. To be successful, you will need a first-class pass, scoring 80% or above. Traditionally, only 7-8% of applicants achieve this feat and secure fundin…
James Cortis
16 September, 2020
Business West
New guidance and legislation on coronavirus prevention measures has been announced by the government. These rules are applicable only to England and will come into effect on Monday 14 September. The new guidance reiterates best practices in all scen…
Anonymous Author
11 September, 2020
Business West
No matter what the size of your business you can enter a business award. There are a huge variety of awards around from local to national, industry based or with specific criteria. You can find out about awards through your local chamber of commerce,…
Anonymous Author
10 February, 2020
Business West
From April 2020 the new stricter IR35 rules come in. The idea behind the IR35 rules, which is to prevent consultants, contractors and freelancers being used as "disguised employees and thus avoiding paying tax and benefits. Unlike employees on contr…
Anonymous Author
21 January, 2020
Business West
