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How can companies support young people to develop skills of the future?

To mark World Youth Skills Day and as we celebrate 200 years of supporting businesses in the region, we talk to Babbasa and Swindon Insititute of Technology about how they're supporting young people...
Posted on: 13.07.23
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We must applaud and support our NHS

We cannot, and we must not, ignore the fact that the National Health Service is Gloucestershire’s biggest business in terms of employment. Overall, there are something around 14 000 people in our...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 12.07.23
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Spotlight On: Martha Robbins, Fundraising Officer at Bristol Museums

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Martha Robbins, Fundraising Officer at Bristol Museums to...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 12.07.23
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Enhancing trade security: Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) and Exit Summary Declarations (EXS)

By Joe Goldsworthy, Customs Agent An ENS stands for “Entry Summary Declaration” and is used to perform safety and security checks on all freight entering a port. It is a pre-requisite that all...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 12.07.23
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The Somerset Innovation Network: What is it and why should you join?

The Somerset Innovation Network (SI-Net) is more than just business support; it’s a targeted programme aimed at strengthening collaborative relationships between the region’s most forward-thinking...
Solomon Heath
Posted on: 11.07.23
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Business West attends the 13th World Chambers Congress, Geneva

Digitisation of international trade Last week Business West attended the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) 13th World Chambers Congress in Geneva , meeting with other Chambers of Commerce and...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 07.07.23
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Government must place more emphasis on skills development and training support for business

As World Youth Skills Day approaches, Ian Mean discusses the importance of the government focusing on the skills needs of businesses so young people can succeed in the workplace.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 06.07.23
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Launch of British Business Bank’s £200m South West Investment Fund empowers small businesses across the region

The British Business Bank will today (July 6) launch the £200m South West Investment Fund aimed at fostering growth and prosperity for small businesses across the South West of England. The South...
Posted on: 06.07.23
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Majority of businesses report staff costs as leading source of inflation

Business West's latest Quarterly Economic Survey finds majority of businesses report staff costs are the leading source of inflation.
Posted on: 05.07.23
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