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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.

Is the West of England recognised as a place to invest or are we invisible?

We are a net contributor to the Treasury but this alone doesn’t deliver the punch or influence we need when arguing with Westminster for investment.
Steve West
Steve West
Posted on: 26.04.17
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Consortium of business groups tells Metro Mayor candidates what business wants

In a report backed by the Institute of Directors, Black South West Network, Bristol Media and TechSpark, Business West lays out its ‘challenge’ to the future Metro Mayor of the West of England.
Posted on: 25.04.17
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Rip up the PR playbook - Innovation speaks for itself

Launching a new product isn't about the message, it's about how it disrupts a market and grows organically.
Posted on: 25.04.17
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How to reduce office expenses while growing your business

Fantastic news! Your revenue growth plans are exceeding your expectations, and you’re on track for another successful year. Your customers love your products and services and are coming back for more...
Jason Smith
Jason Smith
Businesselectricityprices.org.uk
Posted on: 24.04.17
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There's gold in that data!

It's been five years since we first heard that ' Data is the new oil' , in those five years the tools available to us to collect, sift, analyse and share that data have exploded in number. In...
Chris Weston
Chris Weston
Amdaris
Posted on: 24.04.17
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Queen's Award for Enterprise 2017 winners in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire has something of an enviable reputation when it comes to winning Queen’s Awards for Enterprise . Companies in the county have won more of these prestigious wards than any other county...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 21.04.17
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Bath Chamber of Commerce and Visit Bath join forces to bring city’s businesses together

Two of the key players in Bath’s recent cultural and economic development have joined forces to ensure that the city and region continues to flourish by bringing together the business community for a...
Posted on: 21.04.17
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£45,000 fund shows Bristol is still very much a green capital

Funding available for small businesses to pursue environmental and sustainability projects.
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 20.04.17
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How will leaving the customs union affect my business?

Exporting after the UK leaves the EU customs union.
Matt Griffith
Matt Griffith
Business West
Posted on: 19.04.17
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