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7 Motivational Facts and Ideas to Drive Your Business Ambition

For ambitious individuals, starting up a business is the ultimate challenge. Despite high numbers of people wanting to do it, the reality is that fewer people take the plunge - but if you have a...
Elizabeth Raw
Elizabeth Raw
R&R Packaging
Posted on: 12.12.19
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5 Proven Techniques To Boost Customer Trust In 2020

If your customers don’t trust you, they won’t buy your products and services.
George Drennan
George Drennan
Posted on: 06.12.19
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Why having a mentor when becoming a restaurant owner is crucial to your success

Collaboration is one of the most common characteristics of a successful restaurant business. They’ve learned from others’ mistakes and embraced experience. Owning a restaurant can be a ticket to a...
Kyle Cairns
Kyle Cairns
Dynamis
Posted on: 29.11.19
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Female entrepreneurs receiving outstanding Enterprising West of England support

This week is Women Entrepreneurs Week – a global celebration of female business leaders everywhere. Find out how recent statistics show that the West of England has every reason to celebrate.
Posted on: 24.10.19
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How to overcome small business set-backs in uncertain times

In the modern era, there has never been a more challenging time for UK small businesses. The current political and economic climate, in particular Brexit-related uncertainty, is creating unique...
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 19.07.19
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YESwindon ignites entrepreneurial spirit at inaugural event

YESwindon (Young Enterprise Swindon), the new networking group aimed at 18-35-year-olds, hosted its first event at Desk Cowork, Swindon last night (Thursday 13th June). The event saw over 40 young...
Posted on: 14.06.19
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Growth in the self-employment sector

There are now more than 4.8 million self-employed people in the UK and they represent more than 15% of the work force. The financial crash in 2008 has led the way for many people to refocus their...
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 02.05.19
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12 Biggest Profit Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Makes

Far too many entrepreneurs don’t really understand profit – what it is or how to ensure they make it. Here are the 12 biggest, and most common, profit mistakes that entrepreneurs make.
Jonathan Amponsah CTA FCCA
Jonathan Amponsah CTA FCCA
The Tax Guys
Posted on: 27.02.19
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Behind the scenes at UWE’s £16m University Enterprise Zone

Members from the Bristol and West of England Initiative had the opportunity to take a tour of the University of West of England Enterprise Zone (UEZ) recently. The pioneering space provides...
Henry Watson
Henry Watson
Business West
Posted on: 27.02.19
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