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Coronavirus: How to take your event online...and make it successful

The events industry has been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic which is spreading worldwide. With government advice stating to limit social contact and stay away from large gatherings of people, a...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 20.03.20
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Coronavirus: PM urges companies to stand by their employees

It now looks as if the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, will tomorrow (Friday 20 March) announce a major scheme to compensate workers unable to work because of the coronavirus. Prime minister Boris Johnson...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 19.03.20
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Tips for working at home during the coronavirus pandemic, with kids

With most companies advising staff to home work if they can to avoid further spread of COVID-19, finding positive ways to work from home successfully is essential. Companies such as Google, Amazon,...
Posted on: 19.03.20
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COVID-19 school closures are a conundrum for businesses and their staff

Business tonight faced an increasing challenge as the government announced that all schools in England would close after classes on Friday. The only exceptions will be for children of what Boris...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 18.03.20
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Keep connected during the COVID-19 pandemic using LinkedIn

In the face of the current emergency I believe it is important to focus on what we can do, the things we can control. Although we may be prevented from meeting face to face, the fact is that we are...
Greg Cooper
Greg Cooper
Front of Mind Coaching
Posted on: 18.03.20
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Government cash offers a lifeline for businesses impacted by COVID-19

Business can breathe something of a sigh of relief tonight as Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a financial package which will undoubtedly help many of them to survive for the time being. At the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 17.03.20
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3 questions with Lisa Opie, Managing Director of BBC Studios

UWE , in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Lisa Opie, Managing Director of BBC Studios before she gave her...
Posted on: 16.03.20
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3 Ways Big Data is Transforming Modern Supply Chain Management

Big data has become a buzzword in the business world, particularly in marketing and manufacturing sectors - utilising large sets of computer-generated data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) software...
Alex Jones
Posted on: 16.03.20
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Bath's new university campus is great for the city

Last week I had the chance to attend the official opening of Bath Spa University’s brilliant new Campus in the former Herman Miller building in Locksbrook Road. It’s a great place with lots of...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 13.03.20
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