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Don’t let the soaring temperatures mean soaring energy usage for your business

This summer we’ve faced scorching temperatures across the UK and Europe. The recent heatwave has had a real impact on businesses who have seen energy usage increase with the need for additional air...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 06.09.22
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New Prime Minister must provide immediate support to businesses as recession forecast

Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West, said: “In these challenging and uncertain times for businesses, with inflation reaching record...
Posted on: 05.09.22
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How boosting the financial wellbeing of staff improves performance

Increasing the financial security of your employees can lower absenteeism and staff turnover, enhance engagement, and lessen stress.
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 02.09.22
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Business West to run Local Skills Improvement Plans to address skills shortages

Business West, one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in the UK, has been chosen to run the local skills improvement plans (LSIPs) across Swindon and Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and the West of...
Posted on: 01.09.22
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How to use your ATA Carnet | Video guide

Once you have applied for & received your ATA Carnet, it may then seem daunting to start travelling with it! Check out our helpful video that shows you exactly how to use, sign and present it...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 31.08.22
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Government must act quickly on the energy crisis

Unless the new Prime Minister acts quickly next week on the energy crisis, I fear that many small businesses in Gloucestershire will soon be on their knees. The cost of living crisis and the cost of...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 31.08.22
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Energy crisis: "Businesses need strong leadership to help them weather the storm."

Today, (Friday 26 August) energy watchdog Ofgem has confirmed the energy price cap will rise more than 80% in October. There is still no price cap in place for businesses. Responding to the...
Posted on: 26.08.22
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Q&A: Atoll HR

Victoria Chidgey and Rachel Pook are both Directors at Atoll HR, a HR Constultancy based in the West of England. They are delivering HR Support workshops, alongside Business West over the coming...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 25.08.22
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Government is running out of time to support businesses in urgent need

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which Business West is a key member of, has written to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and both leadership candidates for the Conservative...
Posted on: 25.08.22
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