Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has confirmed two funding schemes to support investment in on farm infrastructure, which will help to build resilience to the potential impact of climate change. The package of measures is part of the commitment under Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, to work with the farming community in the deployment of the regulations to improve water and air quality. £20 million has been committed for two...
The UK Government has launched the new Help to Grow: Management Essentials course, a short online course with practical tips and resources for small business leaders. Based on the 12-week Help to Grow: Management Course, Essentials is suited for leaders of newer or smaller SMEs, or those who are looking to explore the principles of business growth and management before taking the next step and enrolling in the full course. For further information please select...
The Welsh Women in Business Awards 2024, or #LlaisAwards, is open to any woman running a business here in Wales. The 2024 categories are: New Business Mum in Business Green Business Under 25 years Menopause Champion Retail Champion Social Enterprise Food and Drink Use of the Welsh Language Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Science, Technology and Innovation Hair and Beauty Photography, Art and Design Leisure and Tourism Nominations are open until 5pm on 8 June 2024...
The Skills and Innovation Voucher (SIV) scheme offers businesses which operate in the counties of Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey and Flintshire an opportunity to collaborate with Bangor University through the Shared Prosperity Funding Scheme. The SPF scheme is part of the UK Governments Levelling Up Agenda, to support local business, people and skills. There are 3 types of vouchers available: Midi – Value up to £5,000: Duration 5 - 8 days of support Maxi – Value...
The first-ever Carmarthenshire Business Awards is going to celebrate business success across the county on 12 July 2024 at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli. Businesses and entrepreneurs can submit up to 2 entries across 15 categories, including: Creative and Digital Business of the Year Employer of the Year Entrepreneur of the Year Financial and Professional Service Business of the Year Green Business of the Year Innovation and Technology Business of the Year International Business of...
The Female Founder Investor Readiness Programme is a 6-month programme which aims to provide Welsh female tech founders with the skills, mentorship, and networking for successful fundraising. In the programme, essential topics such as strategic funding, pitch decks, go-to-market strategy, managing investors and applying for Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme will be covered. Participants will engage in half-day workshops, connect monthly with peers, and join bi-monthly gatherings. Applicants must meet the following requirements: Founders/Co-Founders must be...
Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees while they are at work. Your employees may be injured at work or they, or your former employees, may become ill as a result of their work while in your employment. They might try to claim compensation from you if they believe you are responsible. The Employers’ Liability (EL) (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 ensures that you have at least a minimum level of insurance...
A new Disability Confident guide for managers helping them recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those with health conditions in the workplace has been published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). DWP has worked in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to develop the quick and easy guidance to ensure employers and employees get the most from the Disability Confident scheme, to boost disability employment...
The Welsh Government will listen to the people of Wales and work with councils to deliver targeted change to the implementation of 20mph, Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates has said. In a speech outlining his transport priorities to the Senedd, the Cabinet Secretary pledged to put the voice of Welsh citizens at the heart of decision making on transport while setting out a three-phase plan on 20mph. Alongside a national listening programme, the Welsh Government will...
Using the Welsh language can lead to gaining new customers and improving your reputation. The Welsh Language Commissioner offers the following services: Online system to self-assess your services. Guidance on preparing your development plan which is an opportunity to identify your key Welsh language services. Support as you work towards official Commissioner recognition for your Cynnig Cymraeg (Welsh Offer). Training and one to one advice on how to develop bilingual services. Regular networking meetings to...