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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.

Doing Business in China: 5 tips for success

There are many reasons why you are probably not considering exporting to China, but whatever they are, we'd like to get you feeling confident and excited about tapping into this large and vibrant...
Jonny Smith
Jonny Smith
Department for International Trade (DIT)
Posted on: 06.01.16
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Local SEO: how to attract local customers in a digital age

Local SEO has come to the fore in the last few years, driven by the rise of mobile internet. But exactly how do you optimise your site for local search?
Paul Morris
Paul Morris
Superb Digital
Posted on: 07.12.15
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Content and email marketing: why they deliver a great return on investment

Turn your company into a sales and marketing rocketship by linking content marketing with email. And the best part? It doesn't cost a great deal to implement.
Tom Sandford
Tom Sandford
Future Content Ltd
Posted on: 07.12.15
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Doing business in Argentina: advice from a local

Argentina is an exciting country at an exciting moment in time. We see opportunities across many sectors including: Agritech, Experience Economy, ICT, Mining, Oil & Gas, Retail, and Urban...
Alfredo Fierro
Alfredo Fierro
Trade & Investment at British Embassy Buenos Aires
Posted on: 17.11.15
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Is print marketing really dead?

In this article, our guest author explores the continuing importance of print as a marketing tool and explain how it can be used in conjunction with digital marketing to maximise your brand's...
Chris Holloway
Chris Holloway
Manor Printing
Posted on: 03.11.15
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How to build a brand advocate army with content marketing

There are a number of ways to build a loyal customer base online, but one of the most self-sustaining and persuasive ways to do it is by producing genuinely brilliant content. In this guide our guest...
Joe Cox
Joe Cox
Superb Digital
Posted on: 21.10.15
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3 ways your project qualifies for research & development tax credit

More than 30,000 companies have already claimed tax relief, with the typical SME receiving over £50,000 each year. Read on to discover if your business is eligible for tax relief.
Giordano Goggioli
Giordano Goggioli
ForrestBrown
Posted on: 21.10.15
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Trade Officers: Winning Business for UK Companies for Years!

One of the most valuable assets that DIT has, is its overseas Trade Officers. I have been lucky enough to work with teams in the Middle East, in Mexico and many other markets. Almost without...
Sarah Hildersley
Sarah Hildersley
Department for International Trade - South West
Posted on: 13.10.15
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Meet one of Bristol's latest creative Start ups - Huxley

Bristol is quickly become one of the UK's creative capitals. Find out about new creative office spaces cropping up in the city as well as meeting one of Bristol's newest creative start ups, Huxley.
Posted on: 02.10.15
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