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How to grow your business in three steps
1st February 2021
This post was written by Hayley Parker, Company Director of OPS-BOX Group.
9 mins
How to strengthen your digital business presence when a global pandemic drives business online
1st February 2021
This post was written by Emma Jackson. With over 12 years' experience in Communications and Branding,
12 mins
So you want to grow a social impact brand?
1st October 2020
This post was written by Janina Neumann. Janina is a bilingual graphic designer, intercultural management trainer, and business owner of
12 mins
Business Recovery Toolkit
2nd September 2020
GFirst LEP decided to review the wealth of information being promoted during lockdown and, taking that as a base, develop a methodology that businesses of 5 mins
Kick-starting Tourism Package for Gloucestershire
15th July 2020
The £10 million Kick-starting Tourism Package, will give small businesses in tourist destinations grants to help them adapt their businesses following the coronavirus pandemic.
5 mins
Leading by Example. Effective Management in Uncertain Times.
1st July 2020
This post was written by Sophie Bennett, a keynote speaker and author. Sophie is trained in the science of business communication.
5 mins
Lights, Camera, Zoom: How to Present Yourself on Video Calls
22nd April 2020
This post was written by Dan Barker of Dan Barker Studios.
11 mins
Navigating business change in unprecedented times
6th April 2020
This post was written by Richard Gray, a Business Growth Coach and Director at Canoe, offering business coaching that achieves real results. R
9 mins
Trade deals - What's everybody else getting?
28th March 2020
It can be easy to fall prey to tabloid scaremongering about the UK's exit from the EU.
8 mins
Keeping money, materials, and markets flowing
21st March 2020
Maintaining the status quo is one of the biggest challenges of any business interruption event.
5 mins