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Meet the Skills Team: Barry Tugwood

Barry Tugwood is a Business Skills Advisor working on the Workforce for the Future and Kickstart projects. He works with businesses and training providers across the South West to help businesses...
Posted on: 12.07.21
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Summer rail upgrade for Bristol means long-term gain for our city and region

Whilst many of us won’t have been taking the train over the past year as a consequence of COVID-19 measures and restrictions, in the years in the lead up to the pandemic we have been experiencing a...
Posted on: 12.07.21
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Planning for the future of our city centres

The intimidating heavyweight boxer, Mike Tyson, once famously replied to a reporter who asked whether he was worried about his opponent’s fight plan with the response: “Everyone has a plan until they...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 08.07.21
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How smaller retailers can avoid spending more than they have to

The outlook is tough; however here’s one simple step to control your outgoings.
Posted on: 07.07.21
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What are the opportunities for UK businesses exporting to New Zealand?

With a free trade agreement between New Zealand and the UK currently being discussed, we look at the opportunities for businesses looking to export there.
Posted on: 06.07.21
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Pioneers in climate crisis solutions unite; gearing up to help Bristolians ditch fossil fuel transport

For the first time, a collective of pioneers in climate change solutions have come together to help make Bristol's transport cleaner and greener – sooner rather than later. Spearheaded by digital hub...
Posted on: 06.07.21
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Economic recovery in South West held back by skills shortages and recruitment difficulties

Despite welcome news of a rebound in business activity, confidence and cashflow, albeit from an historically low base, the speed and extent of the South West’s economic recovery is threatened by...
Posted on: 05.07.21
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Bristol and West of England business leaders taking action to tackle climate change

Bristol and West of England Chamber & Initiative President Richard Bonner opened and chaired what is set to be one of many climate change themed Initiative meetings in the coming months and years...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 05.07.21
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Cornish confectioners see growth of 300% in the last year in the US

To celebrate World Chocolate Day, we spoke to Buttermilk Confections about their export success in the US.
Posted on: 05.07.21
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