Cherish your key customers. Not only do they contribute a lot to your bottom line but they also influence others in the industry. They are a source of additional sales and if we lose them to a competitor then our growth can grind to a halt. Customer focused companies therefore seek to 'lock in' their key accounts. They not only strive to retain them but to maximise the revenue from them. This is a key...
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The financial crises that many of the world’s economies have experienced in recent years have been largely fuelled by a culture of greed and selfish behaviour. In fact, there can be no better example of the pitfalls of basing success on such unreliable foundations. They have dealt a massive blow to nations and communities across the globe, as well as ruining the lives of many in the process. Personal philosophies, missions and strategies based on...
Wales' Leading Public Sector Procurement Event will take place on 8 November 2023. Connecting buyers and suppliers across the procurement supply chain, Procurex Wales will provide a wealth of skills development, networking, collaboration and showcase opportunities for organisations that are actively working with the public sector or that are exploring ways to work across Wales’ procurement marketplace and beyond. For further information visit Home - Procurex Wales 2022
In this final phase of the programme, all the hangers on the bridge will be replaced. A lane on the bridge will be temporarily closed to allow engineers to work safely and test the proposed hanger replacement system. When a lane is closed, traffic lights will operate part time at each end of the bridge - allowing vehicles to cross in either direction when permitted. The trial will commence on the 6 March 2023 and...
Applications are now open for ‘The Wales Food and Drink Awards 2023’, which take place on 18 May 2023 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. The national awards will provide a platform to celebrate Welsh producers and suppliers. They will highlight both the diversity of the sector and shine a light on the success stories that are scaling up, creating employment and who will be an inspiration to others. There are 15 categories to choose from and...
The Windsor Framework, agreed by the Prime Minister and European Commission President, replaces the old Northern Ireland Protocol, providing a new legal and constitutional framework. It delivers free-flowing trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland by removing any sense of the border in the Irish Sea for goods staying within the UK. Goods from Great Britain will travel into Northern Ireland as normal through a new UK Internal Market System without red tape...
The British Standards Institution (BSI) have produced a straightforward ‘how to’ guide to help you start your business sustainability journey ‘The Little Book of Net Zero’. You probably didn’t think much about climate change when you started your business. But climate change affects us all, and we can all play a part in combatting it. In order to address this problem, the UK has set a target to achieve ‘Net Zero’ GHG emissions by 2050...
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards are now open for entries. This year’s categories include: Creative Entrepreneur of the Year Disruptor of the Year Entrepreneur for Good Award Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year Service Entrepreneur of the Year Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year Young Entrepreneur...
Households without a direct relationship to an electricity supplier, such as those living in park homes and care homes, can now apply via a secure online portal to receive the support as a one-off, non-repayable lump sum under the ‘alternative funding’ route of the government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS AF). For those without online access, a dedicated customer helpline is available to assist eligible customers. The UK government will never provide any links to...
Devastating earthquakes have hit Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people and reducing buildings to rubble. People need urgent aid to survive. Businesses wanting to provide support to the Turkey and Syria earthquake effort can contact The Red Cross General Enquiries number on 0344 871 11 11 or Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) on 0370 60 60 610. For further information select the following link dec.org.uk