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This week is Women Entrepreneurs Week – a global celebration of female business leaders everywhere. Find out how recent statistics show that the West of England has every reason to celebrate.
We caught up with Enterprise Business Adviser Jane Purdy to find out more about her role and how she can help businesses to start and grow. jane_purdy_resized.jpg Tell us a bit about yourself; your...
In the modern era, there has never been a more challenging time for UK small businesses. The current political and economic climate, in particular Brexit-related uncertainty, is creating unique...
YESwindon (Young Enterprise Swindon), the new networking group aimed at 18-35-year-olds, hosted its first event at Desk Cowork, Swindon last night (Thursday 13th June). The event saw over 40 young...
There are now more than 4.8 million self-employed people in the UK and they represent more than 15% of the work force. The financial crash in 2008 has led the way for many people to refocus their...
Far too many entrepreneurs don’t really understand profit – what it is or how to ensure they make it. Here are the 12 biggest, and most common, profit mistakes that entrepreneurs make.
Members from the Bristol and West of England Initiative had the opportunity to take a tour of the University of West of England Enterprise Zone (UEZ) recently. The pioneering space provides...
A number of cutting edge projects designed to help small businesses become more profitable will receive a total of £2m in Government funding, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial...
Swindon is an increasingly attractive place to start a business , and particularly so for young entrepreneurs. To help this vibrant business community to grow, Business West, in partnership with the...
