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Embracing the Work Revolution: The Shift Towards Hybrid Work in a Post-Covid Era

As we all settle down to some welcome time off for Christmas and New Year, a quiet revolution on how many days a week many of us work, has been gathering pace. I must admit that as an ex-editor of...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.12.23
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For the 12 days of Christmas, 12 tips for using ATA Carnets

Our expert ATA Carnet team has gathered their top 12 tips for using ATA Carnets, for the 12 days of Christmas. This is to help our customers with the process of applying for their ATA Carnets.
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 15.12.23
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Housing is our challenge in 2024

Members were recently treated to a privileged, behind the scenes tour of the University of Bath’s amazing Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) at the Science Park at Emerson’s...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 14.12.23
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Metro Mayor Dan Norris tells local business leaders what to expect from a Labour government

Last Wednesday, it was our quarterly Bristol Initiative meeting, where 100 business leaders gathered to listen to a range of speakers, including Metro Mayor, Dan Norris, discuss the challenges and...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 14.12.23
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How does government take LSIPs forward?

Business West Gloucestershire Director & Vice-chair of GFirst LEP Ian Mean MBE, discusses the nation wide LSIP projects, and how they will help companies manage skills gaps.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 14.12.23
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Growth Problem Remains As The Year Ends

Business West is an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce(BCC). Here the Head of Research at BCC, David Bharier, responds to the latest GDP data from the ONS: “Today's data from the...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 14.12.23
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"Community and green growth”: Dr Justin Morris announces priorities as New President of The Bristol Chamber & Initiative

Dr Justin Morris, Chief Executive of Bristol Zoological Society, has said “community and green growth” will be his focus as President of Business West’s Bristol Chamber & Initiative. The Bristol...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 12.12.23
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4 ways to build a strong brand identity for local businesses

The #ShopLocal campaign is working. In the last few years, a massive 60% of British consumers have said they’d like to actively start buying more from local businesses, marking a huge jump from the...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 11.12.23
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Local Skills Improvement Plans are integral to building a skills nation

We will always need skilled people; it’s essential to ensure our workforce can keep obtaining new skills as requirements shift with the introduction of new technology, and the Local Skills...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 08.12.23
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