Join the Town Centre Miwtini programme which will cover all the essential information on running a successful business. Guidance on the Town Centre Entrepreneurship Fund will also be included. The fund will provide financial assistance for entrepreneurs and businesses who are looking to start and grow a business in one of four town centres across North Wales – Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Wrexham. The programme will run from 9.30am to 3.30pm and will cover...
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The UK Government has published new guidance to ensure employers know exactly what they need to do to pay their apprentices, and all workers, correctly. Every single UK worker is entitled to the National Minimum Wage, no matter their age or profession. Whilst not all minimum wage underpayments are intentional, it has always been the responsibility of all employers to abide by the law. Minimum wage breaches can occur when workers are being paid on...
If you're running a clothing, food and drink, supplement, sports, fitness, beauty or homewares business in the wellness sector, this event is for you. Meet retail buyers to hear how to get your products stocked, hear tips from successful entrepreneurs in the industry and learn how to grow your business at this online extravaganza. The event takes place online on 20 August 2021 from 12pm to 5.30pm. Exchange events put you in touch with brand...
Businesses the length and breadth of Wales (and beyond!) can now use Welsh confidently on signage with the help of Helo Blod’s free Welsh translation and advice service. Siop Lyfrau Trefaldwyn – The Bookshop Montgomery have done just that, and to great effect! Here, owner Barry Lord discusses how they’ve benefitted from using Helo Blod’s easy-to-use service: https://fb.watch/7bQ8fH5wUs/ Online businesses can also benefit from the service. Helo Blod’s here to help with all kinds of...
The new Reimagine project grants aim to help organisations such as UK public museums, galleries, historic houses, archives and libraries, agencies, and festivals as they reimagine their activities following the pandemic. They offer support to build expertise, capacity and connections within and outside the sector. These new grants are not intended to provide ‘emergency’ or ‘recovery’ funding. However, the scheme is designed to exist within and address the present, challenging environment, and to prepare organisations...
EEA citizens and their family members who apply late to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will have their rights protected as the Home Office continues to support those wanting to stay in the UK. The Home Office has put in place comprehensive arrangements to enable those with reasonable grounds for missing the deadline to apply to the EUSS. The UK Government has informed the European Commission and is working to implement this generous approach to...
The Welsh Government’s 2022 to 2023 Transformation Capital Grant programme for museums, archives and libraries is now open for expressions of interest. These grants will enable successful organisations to transform service delivery to offer sustainable, modern, attractive facilities and services in local museums, archives and libraries across Wales. Information about the grant scheme and how to apply below: Capital grant for museums, archives, libraries (2022 to 2023): guidance for applicants Capital grant for museums, archives...
Instructus Skills have been contracted to review the Business Enterprise National Occupational Standards (NOS) suite with the aim of bringing the content up-to-date and in line with current best practices. The current NOS outline the range of functions and areas of competence for job roles within Business Enterprise and views and opinions are invited from entrepreneurs, small businesses and employers to give a real-world view of how well the NOS apply – and how they...
Are you in the creative industries? What and how do you want to hear from Creative Wales? Creative Wales is asking you about the industry you work in, how they can engage with you better and what you expect from their marketing and communications team. Creative Wales have put together a short survey which forms part of a research project seeking to inform future engagement with people working within creative industries in Wales, including the...
ION Leadership have been able to extend their fully-funded leadership programmes until 31 March 2022. The project is backed by over £6 million EU funds, and over the past 11 years has supported over 1500 leaders in over 1000 businesses to develop sustainable and profitable enterprises. How can you get involved? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1. Are you eligible? The fully-funded programmes are available to businesses and individuals across Wales who meet...