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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.

A day in the life of a social media manager at ASOS

Leading online retailer ASOS are one of the most visited fashion websites in the world. Sedge Beswick, Global Social Manager at ASOS, gives an insight in to her day-to-day life and explains why...
Sedge Beswick
Sedge Beswick
ASOS
Posted on: 08.10.13
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18 Songs to Inspire You at Work

We recently came across a LinkedIn article that prompted a lively debate about what kind of music inspires us to work. Do you listen to music while you work? Tune in to our very own playlist of...
Laura Cunningham
Laura Cunningham
Business West
Posted on: 24.09.13
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7 characteristics shared by successful entrepreneurs

Successful entrepreneurs often have highly individual characteristics which significantly contribute to and shape their particular business idea, such as an innovative creative or an articulate...
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 24.09.13
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Classroom Tips for Business

As business people, Autumn can be a good time for us to review and refresh our business skills. Follow our back to school, classroom-inspired tips for business.
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 18.09.13
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Blogging for Business - Pointers for Success

Blogging like a business pro isn't all that hard, it just takes planning. Here are 7 pointers to get you started.
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 17.09.13
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Tablets are now seriously good business tools

Tablets are right on the cusp of the switch from toy to useful tool. Right now, too, business adopters stand to gain serious advantage over more traditional laptop users.
Andy Poulton
Andy Poulton
innovate2succeed
Posted on: 16.09.13
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Managing intellectual property overseas - The dos and don'ts

Dave Morgan, an IP specialist here at Business West, discusses the key points to be aware of when managing intellectual property overseas.
Dave Morgan
Dave Morgan
Enterprise Europe Network
Posted on: 19.08.13
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How to guarantee your payments in international trade

In this post I am focusing on why exporters should use a Letter of Credit to guarantee payment for their exports, what the problems are and how to avoid them.
Catherine Stephens
Catherine Stephens
Business West
Posted on: 15.08.13
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Are you protecting your most profitable asset?

Dave Morgan, Senior Intellectual Assets Consultant, shares his experience on Intellectual Property (IP) and how with increasing recognition that IP is a foundation of sustainable business and...
Dave Morgan
Dave Morgan
Enterprise Europe Network
Posted on: 31.07.13
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