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Business West welcomes ratification of UK-EU TCA but says more work must be done

As the UK and EU ratify the post-Brexit trade deal, Catherine Stephens, Head of International Trade Services at Business West offers her thoughts and explains how Business West can support firms.
Posted on: 29.04.21
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Free business advice on offer for green start-ups

Somerset’s local authorities are providing free business advice to people wanting to set up their own green business. The workshops, run by Business West advisers, are fully funded by Somerset County...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 22.04.21
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Q&A with Amanda Gallagher, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser at Children’s Hospice South West

Tell us a little about yourself; your job role and career background? I’m Amanda Gallagher, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser at Children’s Hospice South West, Charlton Farm. My role is to make it as...
Posted on: 21.04.21
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Digital support for family run businesses – apply by 28 April!

Evolve Digital is a fully funded national programme which offers family businesses the opportunity to identify hotspots in their processes which could be improved by digital technology.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 20.04.21
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Aardman Animations and Hargreaves Lansdown’s work in the community showcased at monthly Initiative meeting

At our April Initiative meeting we were delighted to be joined by our members - Aardman Animations and Hargreaves Lansdown – who shared details of two fantastic projects they’re working on, covering...
Posted on: 20.04.21
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Personality types, burnout and mental health stigma among themes explored at April SMEN meeting

Over 60 members of the Swindon Mindful Employer Network (SMEN) came together online this month to hear from local experts in the field of mental health and the workplace. Chaired by Yazmin Taylor of...
Posted on: 19.04.21
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3 questions start-up businesses need to answer before securing their first customer

Making your first sale in your start-up business is an exciting time, but there’s several steps you need to take first to ensure this happens.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 19.04.21
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Bristol Chamber & Initiative issues its ‘business challenge’ to candidates vying for City Hall

As the race for City Hall hots up, Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative at Business West has issued its ‘business challenge’ to candidates, ensuring that the voice of local business remains...
Posted on: 19.04.21
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South West businesses piling on debt during lockdown, with credit card bills and overdrafts mounting

A year on from the start of the pandemic, business finances in the South West have been badly damaged, with many business owners increasingly reliant upon costly sources of borrowing such as...
Posted on: 16.04.21
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