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Our B Corp journey: What's the business case?

For us, becoming a B Corp in 2021 was the natural step for a company formed nearly 200 years ago with the aim of enriching our business community and making the region the best place to live, learn...
Posted on: 08.11.22
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Stroud’s rejection of investment zone proposal a missed opportunity

I am at a loss to understand why Stroud District Council has failed to realise the economic potential to the area by turning down a government investment zone proposal. Gloucestershire County Council...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.11.22
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BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which Business West is a key member of, has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s...
Posted on: 08.11.22
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Foreign exchange volatility: some considerations for exporters

The findings of our recent Quarterly Economic Survey draws out the emerging issue of exchange rate volatility on businesses within our region. Claire Ralph, Policy and Projects Manager at Business...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 08.11.22
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The South West exporters growing despite global challenges

Three companies in the South West of England have experienced strong recent export growth despite the challenges posed by Brexit, inflation and a looming recession. Jo Bird & Co, established in...
Posted on: 07.11.22
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How to create an ATA Carnet General List

Creating your ATA Carnet list shouldn’t be a headache. Our expert team have compiled this guide to help you get it right first time to save you time and hassle. Lists should either be uploaded to the...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 04.11.22
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The importance of investing in skills through apprenticeships

Ten years ago I was privileged to speak at the apprenticeship awards for BorgWarner at Stonehouse, one of Gloucestershire’s premier engineering companies and a leader in supplying the world’s major...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 03.11.22
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Interest rates rise a blunt instrument and further headache for business

Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which Business West is a key member of, said:   “The decision to...
Posted on: 03.11.22
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Spotlight On: Kate Foster, Head of Development at the Royal West of England Academy

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the West of England Initiative. We sat down with Kate Foster, Head of Development at the Royal...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 02.11.22
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