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What is ethical leadership in business?

With leadership comes influence and a degree of power within an organisation. This means there is an ethical responsibility for how leaders affect others and their surroundings, whether through...
Mia Thorne
Mia Thorne
Business West
Posted on: 04.10.22
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Bristol and West of England Initiative meet at Aerospace Bristol for a look at the future of the region

We welcomed over 100 members to our September Bristol and West of England Initiative meeting, held at Aerospace Bristol , a museum based in Filton and home to the last Concorde to ever fly. As you...
Victoria Matthews
Victoria Matthews
Business West
Posted on: 26.09.22
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Why do you need to buy ATA Carnet security? What security options are available?

The Carnet provides a guarantee to the Customs of a foreign country into which the goods are temporarily imported that all duties, taxes etc will be paid to them if the conditions under which they...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 23.09.22
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Business West responds to the Government’s Growth Plan

Responding to the Chancellor’s statement this morning, Matt Griffith, Director of Policy at Business West, said: “Given the new Government’s fiscal event today wasn’t termed a Budget statement it...
Posted on: 23.09.22
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Acceptance of Business West ATA Carnets for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Customs Authorities in Qatar have approved the use of ATA Carnets for professional equipment used in connection with the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, from October until the end of December 2022.
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 23.09.22
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Charity bike club hit with hefty Spanish customs duty charge that could have been avoided with Business West ATA Carnet

It seems that almost every week there is a newspaper article reporting on businesses, organisations and individuals being caught out by new regulations that Brexit has thrown up. The impact of...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 21.09.22
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Business West welcomes energy support scheme for business but calls for more long-term detail

Responding to the government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme announcement, Claire Ralph, Policy Manager at Business West, said: “Business West welcomes details announced today on the Energy Bill Relief...
Posted on: 21.09.22
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Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral; a momentous, memorable service

To be invited to attend the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey was, without doubt, the most momentous day of my life. I was humbled and honoured to be invited after being awarded an MBE in the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.09.22
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Spotlight On: St Peter’s Hospice CEO Frank Noble

frank_noble.jpg Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the West of England Initiative. We sat down with Frank Noble, Chief Executive of...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 20.09.22
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