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Keep up-to-date with the latest business news, marketing best practices, success stories and more with content produced by the Business West team and regional business leaders.

Back Dale Vince to get eco-stadium built

Dale Vince, the Ecotricity owner, is something of a Marmite guy. You may love him or loathe him. Unashamedly, I am a big supporter. I feel he has done so much for the Gloucestershire economy through...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 16.08.19
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Gender-based violence - it’s your business

You may have heard the shocking statistics: 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime and 1 in 6 men will experience the same. Bringing it closer to home 1 in 5 women will...
Charlotte Gage
Charlotte Gage
Bristol Zero Tolerance
Posted on: 14.08.19
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How your business can learn from the success of the Swindon Wildcats

In September, business leaders will have the opportunity to learn from Aaron Nell, head coach of the Swindon Wildcats, on how to build and lead a winning team. The Wildcats have had their most...
Posted on: 13.08.19
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High street to ‘live on’ through experiences and localised social media

The future of the British high street could be bright if experiences are introduced into shopping districts. This was the conclusion of retail experts speaking at Thrings and Business West’s Bristol...
Posted on: 12.08.19
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Business West exposes letter of credit scam, saving exporter $250,000

A Merthyr-based tractor dealer is counting their lucky stars after they avoided a very dodgy export deal thanks to international trade experts Business West. Dumelow International, which formed in...
Posted on: 08.08.19
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Learn to pitch your idea and you could raise up to £2m

Innovative companies in the South West are being invited to pitch to investors to raise investment of between £100,000-£2 million. The ‘Dragons’ Den’ style programme, Pitchfest South West, is...
Posted on: 06.08.19
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Multi-million pound opportunities revealed for British companies in nuclear industry

The value of opportunities within the Nuclear South West cluster are estimated to be worth around £50bn.
Posted on: 05.08.19
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Gloucestershire's emerging cyber security cluster

Attending a GFirstLEP cyber security meeting, I was impressed by the enthusiasm of some of the leading lights in cyber which I believe will be a key cornerstone in Gloucestershire’s industrial future...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 05.08.19
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Woolly Shepherd - Our Innovation Story

Thanks to support from innovate2succeed (i2s), an acoustic technology company has increased staffing and opened up further markets for growth.
Posted on: 02.08.19
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