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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.

How Tech for Growth Helped Watersports Charity Strengthen Digital Presence

All Aboard Watersports recently received support from Tech for Growth. Read more about how it helped them.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 13.05.25
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How can businesses connect with the future workforce?

One key way for businesses to grow, bring in fresh ideas, keep up to date with the latest training and invest in future talent is through hiring an apprentice, taking on a T-Level student or...
Louise Holland
Louise Holland
Business West
Posted on: 22.04.25
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Navigating skills and workforce development with Business West

Whether you're looking to upskill your existing staff, recruit new people with the right skills and knowledge, create a workforce development plan or find out more about apprenticeships, Business...
Tara Gillam
Business West Ltd
Posted on: 08.04.25
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A look back at our Local Skills Improvement Fund Site Visits

The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team recently visited several colleges across Gloucestershire to see the impressive facilities funded by the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) and the...
Louise Holland
Louise Holland
Business West
Posted on: 02.04.25
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Business West responds to the Spring Statement

Business West responds to the Spring Statement
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 26.03.25
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5 Ways the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) can bridge Business Skills Gaps

We look at 5 ways the LSIPs can help bridge business skills gaps.
Louise Holland
Louise Holland
Business West
Posted on: 26.03.25
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Local Skills Improvement Plan to continue – Skills support secured for 6 months and beyond

We are pleased to share that the Department of Education has announced Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) funding for the 2025-2026 Financial Year. With another six-month extension on our LSIP...
Louise Holland
Louise Holland
Business West
Posted on: 05.03.25
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“I was an Apprentice”: Q&A with Business West Membership Director, Emma Carter

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to our Membership Director, Emma Carter, about her experience as an apprentice.
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 11.02.25
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Member Blog: Prioritising employee well-being to boost performance at work

Many business owners believe that the personal lives of their employees should stay separate from the workplace. Whilst this is true to an extent, research shows that high employee well-being...
Stacey Mead
Stacey Mead
Posted on: 09.02.25
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