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Q&A with Dame Fiona Reynolds, new chair of the governing council of the RAU in Cirencester

Dame Fiona Reynolds, new chair of the governing council of the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, responds to some tough questiona posed by Ian Mean, vice chair of GFirstLEP and former...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 22.03.22
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Building a Motivated Team – It’s Not as Simple as it Sounds
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Being able to build a team that can work collaboratively and deliver successful outcomes is an essential skill for a business leader. Being able to inspire and motivate teams of people is what sets a...
Michelle Symonds
Michelle Symonds
Ditto Digital
Posted on: 22.03.22
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Meet the team - Fiona Malpas, Business Skills Advisor

We spoke to Fiona Mapas, Business Skills Advisor at Business West about how she supports companies to upskill their workforce.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 22.03.22
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Briefing Paper: Cyber Security - Are People the Problem or Solution?

Concerns about the security of IT infrastructure and applications have grown steadily alongside organisations’ increasing reliance on these systems. In the first of Ghyston's cyber security briefing...
Gemma Comley
Ghyston
Posted on: 17.03.22
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Q&A with new member Grant Thornton

We welcome Grant Thornton as our newest members of the Bristol & West of England Initiative here at Business West. Jonathan Riley, Partner and Practice Leader for Bristol and the South West,...
Victoria Matthews
Victoria Matthews
Business West
Posted on: 16.03.22
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Michael Gove acknowledges Western Gateway as a science superpower

For far too long the West, has in my view, sadly been in the wings when we talk about the economy of this region and its talents. For years, our story seems to have been submerged by the economic...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 16.03.22
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What a time to be in business

Ian Bell, Executive Director, Bath Chamber of Commerce and the Initiative in B&NES, shares his thoughts on Ukraine, Covid-19 and the current business climate.
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 16.03.22
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Levelling Up Skills: T Levels are still little known for businesses

To improve awareness on T Levels among the business community an extension of the £1,000 incentive beyond July 2022 should be considered. Increased efforts & resources to explain the programme to...
Georgina  Navalles
Georgina Navalles
Business West
Posted on: 16.03.22
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FREE business support on offer for Somerset start-ups

Free business support, with a focus on going green from the start, for entrepreneurs in Somerset. Anyone looking to set up their own business, who have a start-up less than 12 months old, or are...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 15.03.22
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