A Post-Pandemic Home of Innovation
The doors swing open this autumn on the biggest innovation facility of its kind in Wales. Cardiff Innovation Campus (CIC) has reshaped a disused railway yard into a Home of Innovation, where thinkers will meet …
Software Development and R&D Tax Credits: An Explanation of the Increased HMRC Scrutiny
Innovation is widespread within the software sector, providing opportunities for qualifying companies to access funding from R&D tax credits. The latest R&D tax credit statistics report produced by HMRC supports this, with over 13,400 ‘Information …
Are we Ready to Build Back Better?
Following a year of lockdowns our thoughts about how we can Build Back Better will start to become a reality. How we go about this journey will determine the sustainability of our built environment in …
Little Time for a New Welsh Government Honeymoon Period
As soon as the election’s over, a new administration in Wales must get in the driving seat and get-going! “Elections are critical in a democracy, but shouldn’t delay tackling the country’s priorities. Given a result, …
Breaking Down the Barriers to Get the Conversation Started
Gareth Jarman, Director of HR consultancy Gentium International and Chair of the IoD’s Mid-Wales branch. Thinking outside of the box and doing things differently isn’t something that always comes naturally but the challenges of the …
Resilience, Skills and an Infrastructure Pipeline – What’s Needed for Wales
The need for improved resilience, enhanced skills and a detailed infrastructure pipeline are what should be the key focus in the upcoming Welsh elections. Those are the recommendations made by the Institution of Civil Engineering …
Next Welsh Government Must Take Action to Support Female Entrepreneurs
By Amy Bainton, Head of Communications, FSB Wales. We are fast approaching a really significant moment in Wales for a number of reasons. First of all, Wales continues to move out of Alert Level 4 …
Embracing Net-Zero for Future Prosperity
Some may say that Covid-19 is just the warm-up act for a much bigger crisis coming our way; the climate emergency. The battle against climate change has quickly become one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. …
A Modern Epidemic – Managing the Four Fs of Stress
Written by Lianne Weaver, Beam Development & Training As we continue to navigate all the challenges of restrictions on our daily lives and businesses, new research shows that Covid-19 has aggravated another epidemic – the …
North Wales Economic Ambition Board Supports Startup Awards
The body responsible for developing and growing the North Wales economy is supporting the Wales Start-Up awards for the second year running. The North Wales Economic Ambition Board is a joint committee of the six …
The Importance of Digital Competency
By Clare Johnson, Partnerships and Outreach Manager (Digital and STEM), University of South Wales. If one thing the past year has taught us, it’s that technology is an integral part of our lives. The need …
The Rise of Holiday Homes Investments and Staycations
In the last three months alone, search demand for ‘holiday homes for sale’ have grown by 73% year-on-year. Exploring into the recent surge in the demand for holiday homes, Matt Stevenson, Senior Commercial Banker at …
Next Welsh Government Must Prioritise Sustainability Support for SMEs
FSB Wales has called for support from the next Welsh Government for Wales’ SMEs to take increasing steps toward sustainability. Recent research from FSB found that 73% of business owners think that small businesses have …
Leading for Success
Debra Bowen Rees shares her leadership journey as she begins her role as Chair of the Institute of Directors in South West Wales. From Air Traffic Control Officer to Air Traffic Management Force Commander responsible …
New Loan Facility Launched to Support SMEs
A new business loan facility has been launched by Go Business Loans, designed to help support small businesses seeking quick turnaround, short term lending. Go Business Loans will provide loans of between £2,500 and £20,000 …
MasterChef Contestant Purchases Cardiff Dental Surgery
Former MasterChef Contestant Imran Nathoo has purchased his own dental surgery in Cardiff with support from Lloyds Bank. Imran, who reached the quarter finals of the popular cooking series in 2017 and finished in the …
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh An Inspirational and Committed Champion of Young People
Written By Robert Lloyd Griffiths Director, IOD Wales The world has been paying tribute to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. A man of great strength who led such a long and remarkable life, it’s …
The Trend Towards Home Working
Flexible working arrangements are becoming increasingly popular to workers in the United Kingdom, with economic, technological, and social trends all encouraging this development to continue. It is also highly likely that the COVID-19 pandemic, will …
FSG – the ‘Other’ Emergency Service
The coronavirus pandemic has imposed huge changes on the way we work and go about our day-to-day lives. Millions of people have been working from home and thousands of businesses in sectors such as retail, …