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Crowdfunding: 3 points to consider

Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular online concept that anyone can use to raise money for any project or idea. But for it to be successful you need to plan your campaign well, taking into account...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 03.03.20
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Why a marketing plan is important for your business

Setting up and launching a new business can be an exciting and busy time, so it’s tempting to jump right in to the middle of things, without properly planning your actions. Whilst this may work in...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 17.02.20
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Sales and Selling: A Q&A with Jeremy Grainger

A key part of all businesses is to be able to effectively sell your product or service. But what does a good sales strategy include and can anyone be a talented salesperson? We caught up with Jeremy...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 13.02.20
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Business Plans - What You Need To Know

A business plan is an essential document for any business, what your size. Find out why from our Business Adviser Jane.
Jane Purdy
Jane Purdy
Posted on: 12.02.20
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Best in the West announced at Ones to Watch business awards

Businesses gathered at Bristol Old Vic yesterday evening for the Enterprising West of England 'Ones to Watch 2020' awards.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 30.01.20
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Starting a small business? Here are the hottest trends for 2020

Starting your own small business on the side of an existing job is becoming an attractive option to a lot of people. With popular marketplace platforms like Etsy, eBay and Amazon all now available...
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 23.01.20
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5 great apps to help your business save some money

As a business owner, you’re likely on the lookout for simple ways to save money, whether lowering the lunch bill or the electricity tariff in the office.
Sophie Hainsworth
Sophie Hainsworth
LoyalFree
Posted on: 14.01.20
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Shortlisters announced for Enterprising West of England 'Ones to Watch' 2020 Awards

ewoe_award_logo_full_colour-01_resized_for_email.jpg The Enterprising West of England ‘Ones to Watch’ 2020 Awards is a celebration of the West of England’s most exciting and inspirational...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 20.12.19
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Approach 2020 with optimism – Business West is on your side

2019 has undoubtedly been a testing year for businesses. Two missed Brexit deadlines, a change of government and the UK avoiding recession by a whisker - the macro environment certainly hasn’t been...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 18.12.19
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