More people in Wales are starting a new business venture and seizing the economic and lifestyle changes that have been driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething revealed today as Global Entrepreneurship Week gets underway. Latest figures show that since March 2020, the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service has provided advice and guidance to 3,020 individuals thinking of starting a business, which supported the creation of 1,556 new businesses in Wales. This included...
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The Department for International Trade (DIT) have launched a new service for exporters. If you’re a UK business and you want to sell goods or services abroad, use this service to ask the DIT export support team a question. You can ask any question for your business, including on: exporting to new markets paperwork you need to sell your goods abroad rules for a specific country where you want to sell services For further information...
HSE is continuing to update its ventilation guidance encouraging all workplaces to continue to work safely. As more people have returned to the workplace, using good ventilation can help to reduce how much virus is in the air. This helps reduce the risk from aerosol transmission and the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Guidance has been updated on their website to include our new simple summary of how good ventilation helps you reduce the...
The Welsh Government’s Business Wales service, which provides impartial, independent support and advice to people starting, running and growing a business, has supported the creation of 25,000 jobs across Wales since 2016, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething revealed today. The Minister said the creation of the 25,000 jobs in SMEs across Wales via the direct support of Business Wales is a clear demonstration of the Welsh Government’s commitment to encouraging entrepreneurship and business development in Wales...
The Welsh Government recently announced a package of support to revitalise Welsh town centres. The aim is to enable businesses to plan projects which lead to economic growth as well as helping them make the best use of digital technology. This includes utilising data to help firms better understand their customer base and trends which will support businesses in their future planning and marketing activities. Did you miss the opportunity to attend one of our...
Future Energy Wales takes place on 25 November 2021 at the Wales ICC Wales, Newport, and affords a unique opportunity to hear from experts across our energy system while giving individuals, organisations and businesses the opportunity to meet, network and do business. The conference themes are: Renewables in the 2020s Energy infrastructure for net zero Visualising Wales’ success Julie James MS, Minister for Climate Change will deliver the keynote address at Future Energy Wales. For...
8000 businesses in Wales have been invited by the Welsh Government to participate in the third Trade Survey for Wales. Jonathan Price, Welsh Government’s Chief Economist, said: “In the wake of EU Exit, and the ongoing issues caused by Covid-19, we are facing unprecedented economic challenges. We want to understand these better and to measure the impacts on businesses in Wales. “Your participation will help us understand any key changes in trade patterns of businesses...
Looking for a new role that’ll challenge you and help you develop your skills? Join #TheExperienceMakers and find your next role in hospitality and tourism. There’s more to working in hospitality and tourism than just serving food and drinks. You’re also playing a role in creating memorable moments for guests and visitors. With more and more visitors coming to Wales, the tourism and hospitality sector needs more staff. There are a huge variety of roles...
Charities and social enterprises that have been operating for a minimum of two years can now apply for loans worth up to £1.5 million from Social Investment Business (SIB). Eligible organisations can apply for loans of £100,000 to £1.5 million with a one-to-six-year term, and no early repayment penalty. BAME-led organisations and those based in Wales or Scotland will be able to apply for loans upwards of £50,000. The new Recovery Loan Fund is the...
As part of their commitment to supporting entrepreneurial women in Wales, Business Wales have produced a Good Practice Guide aimed at business incubator and co-working spaces. This Guide provides practical advice and suggestions on how to provide a more gender focussed approach for those managing co-working spaces to encourage a more personalised approach for women participants. For further information please visit: https://businesswales.gov.wales/good-practice-guide-incubator-spaces-an…