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Business West supports the TV and film industry to keep the camera rolling overseas

Since the end of the Brexit transition period, firms are facing several changes when trading with Europe. The film and TV industry can now choose to use an ATA Carnet when transporting goods...
Posted on: 17.02.21
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3 questions with Jacqueline de Rojas, President of techUK and Co-Chair of the Institute of Coding

The University of the West of England (UWE), in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Jacqueline de Rojas,...
Posted on: 17.02.21
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Business leaders back Great Western Freeport as world class trade and jobs hub

Leading business figures from across the West of England have published an open letter today (16 February) stating united support for the Great Western Freeport bid to Government. Dear Chancellor, As...
Posted on: 16.02.21
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Impressive Redcliffe & Temple BID plans outlined at WoE Initiative meeting

At our February West of England Initiative meeting over 180 members heard from a number of the city region’s key figures, including Jo Hawkins, who presented on the exciting and now well-advanced...
Posted on: 15.02.21
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Wiltshire MPs and Council Leader take questions from county’s business leaders

Universities Minister and MP for Chippenham Michelle Donelan, MP for Devizes Danny Kruger and Leader of Wiltshire Council Philip Whitehead recently took part in a virtual roundtable discussion with...
Posted on: 12.02.21
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Why should an apprentice join your business?

Training apprentices is not just about recruiting staff to the business or giving an opportunity to young people. Investing in your workforce via apprentices helps retain talent, provides key...
Barry Tugwood
Barry Tugwood
Business West
Posted on: 11.02.21
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‘Pay as You Grow’ Bounce Back Loan repayment: Choosing the right plan for you

If you’ve taken out a Bounce Back Loan (BBL), you can now tailor your repayment plan according to your circumstances. The Treasury’s ‘Pay as you Grow’ scheme now offers 1.4 million businesses much...
Ruth Bethel
Ruth Bethel
Posted on: 11.02.21
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Plan and prepare for recovery in 2021

We have seen, firsthand, how UK SMEs, the education sector and larger organisations responded to the UK lockdown in 2020. There was a huge determination to continue, survive and sometimes even thrive...
Peter Boucher
Peter Boucher
Excalibur Communications
Posted on: 11.02.21
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How can your business benefit from mentoring apprentices?

Behind every successful apprentice lies a great mentor. Mentoring is especially important for an apprentice as in many cases apprentices are young people entering the workplace for the first time...
Lizzie Lyons
Lizzie Lyons
Business West
Posted on: 11.02.21
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