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BCC Economic Forecast: Economic Growth Stuck In A Rut

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), of which Business West is a key member, has marginally upgraded its 2023 and 2024 GDP forecast but lowered the outlook for 2025.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 07.12.23
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Airport is key to county’s economy

Business West Gloucestershire Director & Vice-chair of GFirst LEP Ian Mean MBE, discusses the future of the Gloucestershire Airport.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 06.12.23
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Red tape, regulation & costs holding back exports

Almost half (49%) of businesses say current customs checks and declarations are a barrier to exporting. This rises to 62% for manufacturers Taxes and duties, due to tariffs, are the next biggest...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 04.12.23
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Businesses Still Struggling To Understand Net-Zero Target

Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, a ground-breaking survey of 1,000 businesses shows 40% of companies don't know any details about the UK’s net zero target.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 04.12.23
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Community spirit in action: A Weston Foodbank story

Last week six members of the Business West International Trade Services team played a crucial role in combating hunger this festive season. The team worked at Weston Foodbank over two days and played...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 04.12.23
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Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Jaya Chakrabarti, Former President of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce

At our recent Bristol Initiative Meeting we bid a fond farewell to our outgoing President of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Jaya Chakrabarti DSc h.c. MBE . We caught up with Jaya to talk about her...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 04.12.23
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NEW: Practical ATA Carnet procedures training

Businesses worldwide are increasingly crossing borders, seeking new opportunities in global markets. A key tool in this international expansion is the ATA Carnet, which streamlines the process of...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 01.12.23
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Case study: Letter of Credit training for Amcor Flexibles

Business West was delighted to deliver a bespoke training workshop on Letters of Credit to Amcor Flexibles, which is a global food and medical manufacturing company based in Bristol.
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 01.12.23
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International Trade Christmas opening times

Our International Trade team's Christmas opening times are detailed below. Please ensure if you require your documents to be processed before Christmas send them to us in good time...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 01.12.23
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