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South West retail brands set to expand into the US

A new programme launched by the Department for International Trade (DIT) has been introduced to help upskill South West retail brands to trade with the US. The Retail Lab, created by the Department...
Posted on: 20.05.21
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Bristol's Creative Youth Network helps young people develop skills for the future

What does it take to build a young person? Throughout our early lives, most of us build up a ‘toolkit’ of skills and attributes that we need to thrive as independent adults – but for young people...
Posted on: 20.05.21
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How to optimise your online networking activities

Networking is part of many business development strategies. Done correctly, it can be an effective way of building strong relationships with clients and other individuals, with the end-goal of...
Posted on: 19.05.21
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Clarity required on staff vaccination certificates

As COVID restrictions began to be eased this week, the government simply must give business far more clarity over proof of vaccination for employees. This is a hot potato but with the prospect of all...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 19.05.21
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ScaleUp Week 2021: 10 South West ScaleUps to watch

We highlight 10 rising stars in the vibrant South West Scale-up firmament that are growing rapidly with support from Innovate UK EDGE and DIT.
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 19.05.21
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Four reasons why joining the chamber could benefit your business while working from home

While more people are working from home its important to remember to stay connected to the business community. Find out how you can do this as part of Business West's Chamber Membership.
Posted on: 19.05.21
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World business leaders to debate future of economy ahead of G7 in Cornwall

Regional, national and global business leaders and influencers will gather for a conference of international significance ahead of the 2021 G7 summit in Cornwall. British Chambers of Commerce South...
Posted on: 19.05.21
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UK economy now recovering rapidly says Bank of England

The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting us all for more than a year now. My fellow Agents and I know that those businesses that rely heavily on being able to have customers visit them in person –...
Malindi Myers
Malindi Myers
Bank of England
Posted on: 17.05.21
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Retrofitting your home could offer the best return on COVID-19 savings

The financial impact of the UK pandemic on households has been very divisive: it has left many families struggling to make ends meet, but for some there has been a financial silver lining. In the UK...
Simon Pickering
Simon Pickering
GFirst LEP Business Energy Group
Posted on: 17.05.21
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