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The Entrepreneurial South West

New data shows that 48.9% of people in the South West would consider starting their own business, making it one of the most entrepreneurial regions in the UK.
Posted on: 08.06.18
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Women in Business: Q&A with Nicky Marshall

We chat to Nicky Marshall, founder of Discover Your Bounce, following her recent talk at our launch event celebrating women in business: 'Business West Women'.
Fiona Parnell
Fiona Parnell
Posted on: 25.05.18
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Q&A with Nick Wheeler – Founder and Chairman at Charles Tyrwhitt

UWE, in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Nick Wheeler, Founder and Chairman at Charles Tyrwhitt , before he...
Lynn Barlow
Lynn Barlow
UWE
Posted on: 10.04.18
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Reducing Admin Through Digitisation

What could small to medium enterprises do with an extra 120 days a year? That’s how long the average small business currently spends on admin, preventing them from focusing on the real, valuable work...
Scott McLay
Scott McLay
Sage
Posted on: 05.02.18
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Protect your small business from cyber crime

These 6 simple but effective security measures will make your business a less-appealing target for cyber criminals and help keep your data safe if you are attacked.
Posted on: 29.01.18
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Scale South West – Good news for growth ready businesses

There’s good news for South West businesses ready to grow in 2018: A new high-growth programme for local businesses has been announced by PwC, in partnership with Business West and The Engine Shed...
Posted on: 08.12.17
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Business West and TUC South West comment on EU citizens’ rights

The unprecedented nature of Britain leaving the EU means that the nation’s future is, by all accounts, uncertain. And the events of recent days have done little to alleviate this pervasive sense of...
Leigh Jenkins
Leigh Jenkins
Enterprise Europe Network
Posted on: 07.12.17
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How to use influencer marketing to build a strong online presence

Utilise influencer marketing correctly to build our personal or brand’s online presence in the right way.
Tom Buckland
Tom Buckland
Posted on: 17.11.17
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Looking for a business idea? Start with these four on-trend online businesses

So. You know you want to start your own business, you’re just not sure what exactly you want to spend your time doing. One thing you are sure of? It needs to make money.
Ollie Collard
Ollie Collard
Business West
Posted on: 27.10.17
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