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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.

Celebrating Excellence: Joseph Goldsworthy's Achievement in Customs Compliance

At Business West, we take pride in the achievements of our team members, whose expertise and dedication drive our mission to provide top-tier consultancy services. We are thrilled to celebrate Joseph...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 12.08.24
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How can we tackle worklessness?

Worklessness is one of the government’s big challenges and it is at an 13 year high. But how can it be fixed? If we are to achieve the economic growth the government promises we simply must be able...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.08.24
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Recognising the value of our councillors in Gloucestershire

Business needs the help of our councillors and those councillors must be prepared to support their local businesses. This is especially the case with a lot of political change in our district...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 06.08.24
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Catching up with Emma Carter, President of Bristol Junior Chamber

Founded in 1948, Bristol Junior Chamber(BJC) has been a fixture around Bristol Chambers of Commerce for over 75 years now and is responsible for several Bristol favourites, like the Balloon Fiesta...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 06.08.24
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Bleak Trade Picture For Most SME Exporters

Latest British Chambers of Commerce press release on International Trade: Bleak Trade Picture For Most SME Exporters
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 06.08.24
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Voters have spoken, now let’s get building

Chambers of Commerce and Initiatives are never aligned to any particular political party and therefore we simply work as best we can with whichever Government comes out on top at the ballot box...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 05.08.24
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Meet the team behind the Somerset Innovation Network: Matt Pilgrim

The Somerset Innovation Network (Si-Net) aims to drive growth and innovation in the region whilst fostering meaningful collaboration between forward-thinking organisations. We recently caught up with...
Solomon Heath
Posted on: 05.08.24
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What is OurCity2030? A Bristol Initiative Project Deep Dive

Bristol has been consistently reported as a higher economic growth region than average for the last 15 years and it is a major economic player of the West of England. However, not every area of...
Myat Kyaw
Myat Kyaw
Posted on: 02.08.24
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Lighting up Paris: UK businesses shine at the Olympics with ATA Carnets

The excitement of the Olympics was palpable during the extravagant opening ceremony, and now the games are in full swing with teams competing fiercely. This global event represents a golden...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 02.08.24
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