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...
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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…
Small business leaders can now register their interest for Help to Grow Management, a 12 week-programme delivered by leading business schools across the UK. Designed to be manageable alongside full-time work, this programme will support small business leaders to develop their strategic skills with key modules covering financial management, innovation and digital adoption. Who is it for? UK businesses from any sector that have been operating for more than 1 year, with between 5 to...
Diverting your surplus food to frontline charities is much easier than you think. Your business could be eligible for funding to help you reduce your food waste whilst helping people at risk of food insecurity. The Surplus with Purpose Cymru fund is open to Welsh companies that have food that’s edible, yet wasted because of it’s too costly or unsuitable for commercial use. The fund aims to overcome the barriers that Welsh food and drink...
Purple Tuesday, 2 November 2021, is an international call to action, focused on changing the customer experience for disabled people. It will involve organisations of all sizes and from all sectors taking decisive, practical actions to meet the needs of disabled customers. Across the UK, the Purple Pound – the consumer spending power of disabled people and their families – is worth £274 billion and is rising by an average of 14% per annum, yet...
Have you always wanted to run your own business, but struggle to know where to start? Worried your idea won’t work? Or are you not even sure if you have an idea in you? Chwarae Teg, NatWest and Simply Do Ideas are partnering on a series of events ‘Is there an idea in me?’ that will bring you together with future entrepreneurs to collaborate, share and be inspired. Whether you’re in South, West, or North...
No matter how passionate you are about something, you won’t find success through passion alone. You need a clear direction that will guide you towards what success looks and feels like to you. This requires careful thought. To follow your passion successfully, you need to determine how you want to pursue it and what your ultimate destination is. It’s about defining your vision of success and using it as a blueprint or roadmap for achieving...