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Tackling underemployment for future generations – is aspiration the answer?
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Employment is at record levels in Swindon and across the country, leading to conclusions that the UK labour market is in rude health. Yet, behind the statistics, the reality of work often tells a...
Andrew Wells
Andrew Wells
Business West
Posted on: 15.01.18
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Why people won't see your business Facebook posts

In the volatile landscape of social media, the ground has shifted once again. For businesses on Facebook, this means they will have to change tactics if they want to thrive, or even survive, on the...
Posted on: 12.01.18
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Arcadis’ Richard Bonner appointed President of Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative
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We are proud to announce that Richard Bonner, City Executive for Bristol at Arcadis has been appointed as the new President of Bristol Chamber of Commerce and Initiative (BCCI), part of Business West...
Mary Martin
Mary Martin
Business West
Posted on: 11.01.18
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Leadership development in small and medium sized enterprises

At the start of a New Year, just how many small and medium sized companies (SMEs) will have taken a fresh look at their strategy and business plan for 2018? I would hazard a guess that quite a few of...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 11.01.18
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Innovate UK and EEN announce the Global Business Accelerator Programme

The Global Business Accelerator Programme is a fully funded series of country visits for highly innovative businesses operating in targeted technology sectors. Funded by Innovate UK, the Programme is...
Leigh Jenkins
Leigh Jenkins
Enterprise Europe Network
Posted on: 10.01.18
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How to use a proven method to fix your problems

Are your constantly fixing the same machine, throwing away defective products, or cleaning up in the same place? There is an easy tool to help you find a solution to these problems. You may have...
Paul Albone
Paul Albone
innovate2succeed
Posted on: 09.01.18
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Severn Bridge tolls cut today

Earlier today, Chief Executive of Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative at Business West, James Durie, accompanied the Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns, to the launch of the new...
Posted on: 08.01.18
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Bristol North West MP Darren Jones holds business Brexit surgery

Darren Jones stood unsuccessfully against the MP for Bristol North West, Charlotte Leslie, at the 2015 General Election. When a snap election was called by Theresa May in April 2017, Darren was re-...
Rupert Callingham
Rupert Callingham
Posted on: 04.01.18
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Why your business needs a marketing plan

A marketing plan is your essential guide to promoting and growing your business. From day one, the effectiveness of your marketing activities has a direct impact on your bottom line.
Maggie Robinson
Maggie Robinson
innovate2succeed
Posted on: 03.01.18
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