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Phil Jones
CEO, Business in Focus
Phil Writes for Business in Focus
Business in Focus is a not-for-profit organisation that has been helping businesses to start up and grow for nearly three decades.
Looking ahead, I want to see Wales in a position where the private sector and public sector are working closely together, with a coherent plan that encourages and enables participation.
More from Phil
Backing Wales’ SMEs in a Changing Defence Landscape
Recent announcements from the UK Government, including its Strategic Defence Review, signal a shift in how the country intends to respond to a more challenging international environment.
Planning for Growth When Certainty Is in Short Supply
Geopolitical, economic and societal uncertainty is not something businesses experience at a distance.
Wales Needs a Team Approach to Growth
The next Welsh Government will take office in a very different political landscape.
Does the Autumn Budget Help or Hinder Welsh SMEs?
The Autumn Budget rarely passes without controversy, and the announcements made this time around are no exception.
Confidence, Capability and the Case for Business Support
In a climate where both the UK and Welsh Governments have put economic growth front and centre, the role of business support is not just important – it’s critical.
Business Wales Offers Real Advice from Real Experience
When people first hear about Business Wales, it’s easy to assume it’s just another government support programme.
Writing for us since
10 columns
2 years · 5 sections
- Productivity Starts with How We Define Success7 Aug
- Wales Can Build a Defence Economy With Global Reach3 Aug
- Welsh Businesses Must View Defence as a Growth Market10 Jul
- The UK’s Defence Shift Needs Welsh SME Capability30 Jun
- Backing Wales’ SMEs in a Changing Defence Landscape18 Mar
- Planning for Growth When Certainty Is in Short Supply6 Feb
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