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Changing Lanes: Entrepreneur Diversifies During Lockdown
The first lockdown in 2020 brought unprecedented economic difficulties across the retail sectors. Though unprepared for the scale of tough choices that had to be made, franchise entrepreneur Rhian Anstey made the decision to …
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Higher Education Plays Key Role in Supporting Startups
Written By: Professor Dylan Jones-Evans Assistant Pro-Vice Chancellor (Enterprise) University of South WalesAs we emerge from the Covid pandemic, there is a growing appreciation that entrepreneurs and their start-up businesses will not only be a …
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Significant Growth in Employee Owned Businesses in Wales
Written By: Derek Walker Chief Executive Wales Co-operative Centre The new Welsh Government’s Programme for Government has committed to doubling the number of employee-owned businesses over the next Senedd term. We welcome this commitment, which was one …
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Farming Community Split on Brexit Vote
CEO of Wynnstay Group, Gareth Davies, addressed guests at the final Cardiff Business Club webinar of the 2020/21 season, speaking about the impact of both Brexit and the pandemic on the agricultural sector in Wales. …
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Global Data Protection Specialist is Backing the Wales Digital Startup of the Year Award
A Cardiff-based global digital business is sponsoring the digital startup of the year awards at the 2021 Wales Startup Awards. GRC World Forums provides business insight and educational resources to governance, risk and compliance professionals. …
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Wales Startup Awards to Recognise New Businesses Efforts During the Pandemic
The Wales Startup Awards have introduced an additional award for the 2021 competition which will celebrate the outstanding efforts of new Welsh firms in coping with the Covid pandemic. Sponsored by cyber specialists Wolfberry – …
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Preparing Businesses for the Green Economic Upturn
Written By:Richard Selby Chair IoD WalesRichard Selby is the co-founder of Pro Steel Engineering and chair of the IoD in Wales. He believes the pandemic has given directors the opportunity to reshape their businesses in preparation for …
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Heatforce Signs Sponsorship Deal With Glamorgan
Wales’ premier boiler installation company has signed a three-year deal with Glamorgan Cricket to become one of its key sponsors. The agreement, which includes naming rights to the executive lounge, concourse signage and boundary advertising …
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The Pandemic has Sparked an Ecommerce Boom – Will it Last?
Atul Bhakta, CEO of One World Express The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed both business strategy and consumer behaviour. With the pandemic and its accompanying lockdowns forcing all non-essential retail outlets to close for much …
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Partner with Prostate Cymru Today
If your business or organisation is thinking of supporting a charity, why not nominate Prostate Cymru as your official charity of the year? By choosing Prostate Cymru to be your company’s chosen charity Prostate Cymru …
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High Demand for IT and Digital Skills in North Wales
A study by the Learning and Work Institute found that across the UK, one in four companies have a significant gap when it comes to basic computer skills. That, coupled with a 40% fall in …
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A New Period of Rapid, Transformative Growth and Prosperity
As we recover from the COVID pandemic, environmental, social and technological trends are converging, leading to rapid, disruptive and transformative change, the likes of which we have not experienced for more than a generation, argues …
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G7 Leaders Convene for Pivotal Talks on Climate, Covid and Trade
Written by Ian Price, Director of CBI Wales Later this week, the leaders of the G7 will gather in Cornwall – and they face a packed agenda. Talks on international tax and trade, technological advances …
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Finance Awards Wales 2021 Shortlist Announced
Hosted by Recruit 121, Finance Awards Wales celebrates the outstanding achievements of the finance profession and recognise the significant contribution made by the Finance sector to the Welsh economy. The winners will be announced at …
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2021 Wales Start Up Awards Finalists Announced
The shortlist for the 2021 Wales Start Up Awards has been announced today. Now in their sixth year, the awards are due to take place on September 9th at the Depot in Cardiff. They are …
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Employee Ownership Structure Adopted at Paramount Interiors
Paramount Interiors has announced the successful completion of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) scheme, which will see its staff own a majority shareholding of the business. The deal was structured and advised on by the …
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Building for Success in Supporting Disabled People in the Workplace
Terry Mills has been appointed as a Disabled People’s Employment Champion for the Welsh Government. He joins a network of Champions who are experts in their field and will provide support to employers to help …
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People, Planet and Profit
Corporate purpose has taken on a greater emphasis during the pandemic, particularly seeing how many businesses grappled with the challenges posed by Covid-19. The way that customers, employees, suppliers, and other important stakeholders are treated …
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How Digitalisation and Data can Help Welsh Manufacturing Recover from the Pandemic
Written by Lynn Davies, Director of Poet Systems. As we slowly start to emerge from lockdown, thoughts are naturally turning to the economic recovery ahead. Like all sectors, manufacturing in Wales has experienced mixed fortunes over …
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The Shortlist for the 2021 FinTech Awards Wales has been Announced
Hosted by Recruit 121 Group, along with principal sponsor Confused.com, FinTech Awards Wales celebrates the outstanding achievements of the FinTech professionals and companies in Wales and recognises the significant contribution made by the FinTech sector …
