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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.

Head of cities at Uber reveals how intrapreneurship is the driving force behind sustainable cities & driverless cars

Fred Jones speaks about how a culture of intrapreneurship at Uber is behind innovations such as driverless cars.
Sarah Atkinson
Sarah Atkinson
University of the West of England
Posted on: 03.04.17
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How to put together a robust IT disaster recovery plan

Creating an IT disaster recovery plan is an essential safety measure for any company reliant on IT systems, and let's face it, what business isn't.
Dave Blackhurst
Dave Blackhurst
EvolvIT Ltd
Posted on: 03.04.17
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How to get the best from the new LinkedIn desktop design

The new desktop redesign has had a mixed reception. Whether you love it or loathe it, there's a number of changes which will impact how you use LinkedIn.
Greg Cooper
Greg Cooper
Front of Mind Coaching
Posted on: 30.03.17
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Significant trade opportunities are emerging in a new era for the UK

Brexit is an opportunity to create a new trade policy which focuses on emerging markets outside Europe, so securing a wide range of trade deals with high-growth markets outside of Europe will be key.
John Rubidge
John Rubidge
Department for International Trade - South West
Posted on: 30.03.17
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Most businesses have no contingency plans in place for life after Brexit reveals Business West survey

With the triggering of Article 50 today (Weds), which marks the beginning of the formal process of leaving the EU, Business West’s Q1 Local Business Survey has revealed that the government’s plan for...
Posted on: 29.03.17
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How can I prepare for Brexit? A new blog series from Business West

As Brexit unfolds, over the coming months we'll be setting out what likely macro-economic and trading scenarios businesses can expect and what steps they should take.
Matt Griffith
Matt Griffith
Business West
Posted on: 29.03.17
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Gloucestershire businesses increasing pessimism over Brexit

As Britain starts the official process of leaving the EU today (Wed), Gloucestershire companies are becoming increasingly worried about Brexit. This pessimism comes with the publication today by...
Mary Martin
Mary Martin
Business West
Posted on: 29.03.17
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5 ways to foster a culture of innovation in your business

Achieving a culture of innovation in your business.
Leigh Jenkins
Leigh Jenkins
Enterprise Europe Network
Posted on: 29.03.17
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New £1 coin: impacts on businesses and consumers

According to a survey carried out by Royal Mint during 2015 one in 40 of all the pound coins are fake. The new one pound coin enters circulation today (28th March). It will co-mingle with the old one...
Dave Finnegan
Dave Finnegan
Posted on: 28.03.17
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