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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.

Women in Innovation - Michelle Fanzi Down

The South West has a number of successful female entrepreneurs, read our interview with Michelle Fanzi Down and find out her tips for success.
Leigh Jenkins
Leigh Jenkins
Enterprise Europe Network
Posted on: 05.05.17
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Grants for WoE businesses to incentivise staff to use more sustainable transport

Businesses across the West of England have until the 16th June 2017 to apply for the TravelWest grant which will go towards the cost of incentivising their staff to take up more sustainable forms of...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 04.05.17
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How will leaving the single market affect my business?

The Prime Minister has set out firm guidelines on the control of immigration and removal from the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice (ECJ). How will this affect your business?
Matt Griffith
Matt Griffith
Business West
Posted on: 04.05.17
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GIN helps Gloucestershire companies break into high growth markets

Business West, the largest international trade organisation in the South West, launched a drive for Gloucestershire companies to break into the high growth markets of China, India, Latin America and...
Posted on: 04.05.17
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Business leaders’ transport message to the Metro Mayor

How the Metro Mayor can improve transportation infrastructure in the West of England.
Posted on: 02.05.17
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Time management for sole traders

As a sole trader, you have some pretty big demands on your time. Let’s look at some specific time management tips for sole traders to make your life that little bit easier.
Inge Dowden
Inge Dowden
Inge Dowden Coaching
Posted on: 28.04.17
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How to earn website visitors trust in 5 easy ways

If your site doesn’t seem trustworthy at any point of a visitor's initial experience, they’ll likely turn back and head elsewhere. T o earn trust, make sure you do the following...
Khalid Saleh
Khalid Saleh
Posted on: 28.04.17
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Why do we need a Metro Mayor? Business leaders speak

Ahead of the Metro Mayor elections on 4 May business leaders spoke to Business West about why a Metro Mayor is needed in the West of England. Jaya Chakrabarti - TISC Report Ned Cussen - JLL Kevin...
Posted on: 28.04.17
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How the Metro Mayor can tackle racial inequality in the West of England

The Black South West Network recently hosted a series of roundtables assessing how the Metro Mayor can get to grips with racial inequality in the region once elected. Two recent reports assessing...
Sado Jirde
Sado Jirde
Black South West Network
Posted on: 28.04.17
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