The Welsh Government are taking immediate action to move 10 south African countries onto the red list for travel following the identification of a new coronavirus variant, which may be capable of evading the protection provided by vaccines. The Omicron variant (also called B.1.1.529) has been linked to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Angola, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. These countries have moved onto the red list. This means travellers from these destinations...
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The move to include Quiet Hours into the shopping routine is happening all across the UK, to support customers who may have sensory needs such as Autism and other customers such as elderly people and people with hidden disabilities. Have you thought about formalising Quiet Hours? If you’re customer facing business, why not have quiet hours on a specific day so that your business can be more inclusive. This is dedicated times where staff will...
Rules of origin are one of the most important trading requirements you need to understand and meet if your business buys or sells goods internationally. These rules are used in trading agreements between different countries, like the UK’s deal with the EU – called the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). The rules are used to determine the country of origin of goods being imported and exported and whether they’re eligible for preferential tariffs. The preferential...
This year’s Small Business Saturday, a day where shoppers are encouraged to spend with local firms, is on 4 December 2021. All kinds of small businesses are encouraged to get involved, so know that whether you are a family business, local shop, online business, wholesaler, business service or small manufacturer, Small Business Saturday is supporting you! For further information please visit the Small Business Saturday website.
The Arts Marketing Association’s (AMA) Small Scale Development Programme (SSDP), launches in Wales for the first time this November, in partnership with Creu Cymru and with thanks to funding support from Arts Council Wales and sponsorship from Ticketsolve. SSDP helps organisations identify robust business models and new ways to develop their audiences for long-term sustainable success. It has run successfully in England for several years and is launching in Wales in response to requests from...
Helo Blod is a free, fast and friendly Welsh translation and advice service that will help you use more Welsh in your business. Using just a little bit of Cymraeg can make a big difference. From translating menus, business cards or signage, to advice on making your website bilingual – Helo Blod is here to support you! Helo Blod can provide: free translations – Helo Blod can translate up to 500 words per month for...
The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) has a remit across late payments and changing the culture of late payments in the UK. Small firms complain about late payments as one of their top concerns and cite them as the reason they are in debt. The SBC would like to hear from small businesses to get a clearer picture, if possible, of how small firm growth and productivity is being held back by poor...
Enterprise Nation is partnering with Aviva and Smart Energy GB to help businesses implement sustainable best practices that deliver a positive impact on the planet, society, and the economy. The programme has been designed to support small and medium businesses and business owners by increasing their understanding of environmental and social issues in the UK, showcasing relatable role models, building sustainable ventures, plus encouraging change through tailored resources, action plans and recommendations. If you're ready...
A £45 million package of funding that will help small businesses across Wales to grow and support thousands of people to train to work in key sectors is being made available by the Welsh Government. As part of the package, £35 million will help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in Wales relaunch, develop, decarbonise and grow to help drive Wales’ economic recovery. Administered by local authorities, it provides an opportunity to kick-start and grow...
The week will kick-start a nationwide conversation on the Net Zero Wales Plan and the collective action needed to ensure Wales meets its targets. Open to all, the online sessions will help people understand what Wales has already achieved, what changes we can expect in the next five years and how, together, we can shape the future. Each day’s programme will take on a different theme and include presentations, discussions and debates involving a wide...