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National Apprenticeship Week 2020: Myth Busting

Take a look through the most common apprenticeship myths our skills team hear on a daily basis.
Posted on: 03.02.20
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What do you you need to know about leadership – before taking on the role?

Stepping into a leadership role gives you opportunities to shape an organisation and influence its future direction. Let's look at what you need to know before taking the plunge and becoming a leader.
Florian Bay
Florian Bay
Toastmasters International
Posted on: 29.01.20
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January - new beginnings, new resolutions, new job?

At new year many people seek new beginnings which may involve searching for a new job. Find out how you can retain staff when they're seeking a new start and also receive funding support to do this!
Lizzie Lyons
Lizzie Lyons
Business West
Posted on: 07.01.20
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Chamber Network launches campaign to support the people at the heart of local business community

Today, Business West Chambers of Commerce and the wider British Chambers Network launch a new campaign to celebrate, support and develop the most important part of any business – it’s people...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 26.09.19
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Aaron Nell of Swindon Wildcats on building a winning team

The Swindon Wildcats are a professional ice hockey team that have had their two most successful seasons. After winning two cups in 2018, the Wildcats won the National Ice Hockey League South this...
Tim Thurston
Tim Thurston
Team-i
Posted on: 05.09.19
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Businesses helping students in Bath to learn lessons of work

The examination season is barely over and here we are starting another school and college year, with the Universities close behind. It’s the beginning of an important period, especially for those who...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 05.09.19
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Bristollywood in the making? Bristol's growing film and TV industry

For many years, Bristol has doubled up for elsewhere in TV and film, and we’re regarded as a filming location of choice for production companies. Broadmead is where Del Boy and Rodney donned Batman...
Posted on: 29.08.19
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How your business can learn from the success of the Swindon Wildcats

In September, business leaders will have the opportunity to learn from Aaron Nell, head coach of the Swindon Wildcats, on how to build and lead a winning team. The Wildcats have had their most...
Posted on: 13.08.19
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Gloucestershire's emerging cyber security cluster

Attending a GFirstLEP cyber security meeting, I was impressed by the enthusiasm of some of the leading lights in cyber which I believe will be a key cornerstone in Gloucestershire’s industrial future...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 05.08.19
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