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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...

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26 April 2024

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26 April 2024

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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...

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26 April 2024

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26 April 2024

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...

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26 April 2024

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30 April 2024

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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...

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26 April 2024

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26 April 2024

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...

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26 April 2024

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26 April 2024

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...

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26 April 2024

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30 April 2024

The Innovate UK Women in Innovation 2024/25 competition will award 50 women with up to £75,000 grant funding plus a comprehensive package of mentorship, networking, training and 1-to-1 business coaching. Applications for Innovate UK Women in Innovation 2024/25 will open on 13 May 2024. The Briefing Event will cover eligibility criteria, FAQs, application scope, you’ll hear from previous winners about the awards and how to apply. The online briefing event takes place on 14 May...

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25 April 2024

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25 April 2024

From mobile payments and delivery to sustainability and food waste, the Restaurant and Takeaway Innovation Expo brings the whole restaurant industry together! This is a unique opportunity to interact and connect with the industry’s visionaries who are shaping the takeaway and restaurant scene of the future. Find out how to boost your profits, build your brand and grow your business. The event takes place on 15 and 16 October 2024 at the ExCel London. For...

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25 April 2024

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25 April 2024

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Sign up for free online learning from Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign. The new bitesize online learning is made up of 6 short modules that guide you step by step, with helpful tools and relatable, everyday scenarios along the way. There are games and quizzes peppered throughout to keep things interesting and it typically takes no more than an hour to complete. You’ll come away with an understanding of what the law...

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24 April 2024

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24 April 2024

Grants of up to £3,000 are available to enable rural pub owners, licensees, and local communities to work together to help support and sustain local services in England, Scotland and Wales. Pub is the Hub’s Community Services Fund will assist projects which support the needs of local communities by using pubs to offer a new service or replace a service that has already been lost, such as a local shop, library, post office or community...

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24 April 2024

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25 April 2024

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