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Business West’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey, which polls businesses across the South West, reveals 63% of the 268 respondents are optimistic about their own prospects, but only 16% said the same for the UK economy at large.
Amy Drummond
26 March, 2024
Business West
In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, staying ahead means embracing digital innovation. With an astounding 361 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) worldwide, the complexity of navigating these waters has never been more challenging. The UK stands among this global network with 71 FTAs, including three forged post-EU departure. At the forefront of this digital revolution, Business West’s International Trade Services will be launching Genesis later this year*, an exciting digital verification tool designed to support businesses utilising FTAs.
Fiona Parsons
26 March, 2024
Business West
In a recent interview with fellow B Corp certified organisation Estrella Ventures, a sustainable marketing agency based in Bristol, and our Director of Responsible Business, Jessica Vallentine, we reflected on why becoming a B Corp fit so well with our values as a purpose driven organisation, and how we have and hope to make the most out of being a B Corp in the future.
Eleanor Ferrari
25 March, 2024
Business West
On Thursday 14th March we invited Bristol Initiative members to meet their representatives in the Bristol Labour Party at the offices of fellow Initiative members Arcadis. As with the previous event in the “Meet the Parties” series, the Meet The Greens Business Breakfast, the Labour team started off the day with a short presentation to our members, and then took questions from the audience.
Anonymous Author
25 March, 2024
Business West
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 Jo Dally, to talk about her role as the Strategic Partnership Director at the National Composites Centre and their relationship with the Bristol Initiative.
Jenny Ablett
21 March, 2024
Business West
Business West exists to create long-term prosperity for our businesses and our region. Through our Quarterly Economic Survey, which acts as a barometer of business sentiment across the region, coupled with our ongoing conversations with members, we understand what our local businesses need from the next government.
Phil Smith
20 March, 2024
Business West
Gus is a Policy Analyst and Research Officer at Business West. He provides information, research, analysis and policy development support to Business West and its Policy, LSIP and Initiative teams.
Anonymous Author
20 March, 2024
Business West
“Change or you will be changed” was a mantra from the former ICI boss, Sir John Harvey-Jones.
Ian Mean
19 March, 2024
Business West
The number one issue being regularly raised by our members in virtually all sectors, is the difficulty of recruitment and retention of staff. And when you investigate more closely, more often than not, you find that the lack of suitable and affordable housing is a prime reason behind the problem.
Ian Bell
19 March, 2024
Business West
