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Business West opens up opportunities for podcasting business

Business West supported Bristol based Digital Bulls via the Workforce for the Future Programme.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 12.10.22
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Business West supports local footwear brand to fill skills gaps

Solelution is a small business based in Bristol, selling footwear in-store and online. Founded 17 years ago, owner Tanya has two shops based in Portishead and Clifton and offers customers a wide...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 15.09.22
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The new Prime Minister needs to address skills shortages

As many businesses face a unprecedented storm to actually survive the energy crisis, they more than ever need young people with an aptitude for skills. That is why here at Business West we are...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.09.22
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Creating a Competitive Edge with Workforce Development Planning

With 1.2 million unfilled job vacancies across all sectors and seniorities in the UK and more over 50’s than under 25’s available for work, it’s never been more important to get close to the desires...
Claire Bedding
Claire Bedding
Business West
Posted on: 08.09.22
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Business West to run Local Skills Improvement Plans to address skills shortages

Business West, one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in the UK, has been chosen to run the local skills improvement plans (LSIPs) across Swindon and Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and the West of...
Posted on: 01.09.22
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Q&A: Atoll HR

Victoria Chidgey and Rachel Pook are both Directors at Atoll HR, a HR Constultancy based in the West of England. They are delivering HR Support workshops, alongside Business West over the coming...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 25.08.22
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Why T-Levels must be supported by government

Over the years, I have too often heard companies bemoaning the fact young people are just not work ready. It’s an indictment that becomes a general perception far too often, and one that I think is...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 24.08.22
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Meet the Skills Team: Lizzie Lyons

We spoke to Lizzie Lyons, Business Skills Advisor at Business West about how she supports companies to upskill their workforce.
Dan Graves
Dan Graves
Posted on: 23.08.22
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Business West supports innovative CD recycling firm to grow

An award-winning Bristol-based company which recycles CDs and DVDs into items such as bar stools, tables and soap dishes has expanded its business through the support of Business West, one of the...
Posted on: 16.08.22
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