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copyright concept, author rights and patented intellectual property

Need to learn about Intellectual Property (IP) and how it can help your business? The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have free, online support tools designed to equip UK businesses to: Understand how IP works and what can be protected using patents, copyright, trademarks and designs Understand how to manage and use IP Consider IP within business planning Best leverage IP to protect investments and products They are free to use once registered. For further information...

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3 May 2024

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3 May 2024

The Shott Scale Up Accelerator is a twelve-month programme that develops, nurtures and strengthens the leadership capabilities of senior decision-makers in high-growth engineering and tech SMEs to scale their business to the next level. Over the course of the year, you'll have the opportunity to receive personalised guidance from a leadership coach and a mentor selected from a network of top engineers in the UK's industrial sector. You will also receive £10,000 to spend on...

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3 May 2024

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3 May 2024

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...

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3 May 2024

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19 June 2026

It’s important to make sure your workplace is inclusive of deaf people and people with hearing loss. 1 in 8 people of working age have hearing loss, which may have an impact on their communication, productivity and wellbeing. The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) is an independent charity supporting the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Find out about: Helping your staff check their hearing...

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2 May 2024

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2 May 2024

Nominations are now open for the National Park Protector Awards 2024! National Park Protectors are individuals and groups who go above and beyond in and for National Parks. From large-scale projects that help nature recover to grass-roots groups improving community access to National Parks and volunteers helping people to visit responsibly. Tens of thousands of National Park Protectors work day-in, day-out on this never-ending task. The annual National Park Protector Awards is the chance to...

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2 May 2024

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2 May 2024

New Programme Gives Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity to Present Business Ideas for Funding

The programme is giving women entrepreneurs and leaders the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to investors. Companies with female founders or women in senior positions can apply for funding. The program lasts for 12 months and includes four pitch events. The first pitch event will be held in Cardiff on Thursday 16 May 2024 at 2 Central Square, Cardiff from 4.30pm until 8pm. Each event will feature up to four companies presenting their ideas...

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2 May 2024

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7 November 2024

A fund to support food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications on Wednesday 1 May 2024. The small grant scheme supports festivals and events to add value to the industry in Wales whilst improving visitor access to and awareness of Welsh food and drink. The fund will help address the key actions of the Welsh Government’s ‘Vision for the Food & Drink Industry’. It also aims to encourage collaboration and co-operation...

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1 May 2024

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1 May 2024

Small Business Britain, Square and Clearpay are working together in 2024 to understand the opportunities and challenges for female entrepreneurs in the UK. And would like to hear from female entrepreneurs to understand their experience of running their own business and the ups and downs that go with it. The insights will be shared in a report published in June 2024. For further information and to complete the survey please select the following link: Small...

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1 May 2024

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1 May 2024

Join the Smart Data Revolution: Your Business Could Benefit

The UK is gearing up for a digital transformation with the introduction of Smart Data, set to boost the economy by £27.8 billion. Smart Data, a type of data transferability, is making waves globally and is soon to be enshrined in UK law through the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. Ctrl-Shift, a renowned consulting firm specialising in data portability, is conducting a market analysis to uncover the advantages of Smart Data for businesses. They're...

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1 May 2024

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7 November 2024

Sker Ritual, a gothic horror game with a strong Welsh backstory, was one of the best-selling PC and console games in the world following its launch last week– reaching the top 3 on Steam, top 5 on Xbox and top 10 on PlayStation. Ranking above globally established games such as FIFA 24, Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto, Sker Ritual is Penarth-based Wales Interactive’s follow up to the 2020 game Maid of Sker which...

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1 May 2024

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1 May 2024

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