Are you interested in starting your own business, freelance career or social enterprise? Maybe you’ve already started, but are looking for ways to improve or grow? The Summer Start-up Week Festival is an award-winning, online start-up course taking place from 14 to 18 June 2021. With events taking place across 4 stages and a festival line-up containing some of the biggest and brightest entrepreneurs in Wales, the 5-day online course will help you nurture, develop...
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The UK Government’s Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recently announced the first tranche of winners from the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 1: Summer 2020 competition. The full list of projects and winners receiving the £16.5 million in IETF funding can be seen here. Projects offered funding in Wales were: Celsa Manufacturing (UK) Ltd steelworks in Cardiff – offered £3 million towards an £8.6 million project to install equipment to reduce...
The Barclays Entrepreneur Awards recognises the impact of entrepreneurs across the UK. The Awards celebrate disruptive, innovative businesses through a regional heat, followed by a national final held in London. The Barclays Entrepreneur Awards are open to United Kingdom residents who meet the following criteria: have a UK business be registered/established in the UK have a UK based trading address have a UK based key official or senior manager be able to evidence UK trade...
HMRC has confirmed that the fifth grant available under the Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will open to applications from late July 2021. The grant will cover the five months from May to September 2021, is taxable and will be paid out in a single instalment. Guidance for claiming the grant will be available by the end of June 2021. For further information please visit GOV.UK.
This year Small Business Saturday is once again highlighting 100 small businesses, one a day for the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday 4 December 2021. For the last 8 years, the 100 have not only received exposure on Small Business Saturday's social media channels and in the local and national press, but also joined the Small Business Saturday team in London at receptions in both Downing Street and The Treasury Drum with...
Chwarae Teg is once again celebrating the achievements of women from all backgrounds and stages in life or work across Wales. Womenspire recognises women for every aspect of life, from personal achievements to outstanding contribution. Chwarae Teg’s Womenspire Awards showcases the remarkable accomplishments of women across Wales and will inspire future generations. Categories for 2021 are: Board Member Community Champion Entrepreneur Gender Equality Champion Leader Learner Rising Star Woman in Sport Woman in STEM Woman...
From Monday June 7 2021 up to 30 people will be able to meet outdoors and large outdoor activities will be able to take place, as Wales moves starts the phased move into alert level one, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced today (Friday June 4 2021). The first phase of the move to alert level one means that from Monday June 7 2021: Up to 30 people can meet outdoors, including in private gardens, outdoor...
Tax credits customers should be vigilant and alert to potential scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned. Anyone doing their tax credits renewal who has received a tax or benefits scam email or text might be tricked into thinking it was from HMRC and share their personal details with criminals, or even transfer money for a bogus overpayment. Many scams mimic government messages to appear authentic and reassuring. HMRC is a familiar brand, which...
The UN Food Systems Summit competition ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’ will identify the best SMEs from across the world transforming food systems for a better tomorrow. The competition closes for applications on 6 June 2021 and any business can apply if it has between five and 250 employees and plays a role in any aspect of food value and supply chain. It’s a great opportunity for small organisations to get publicity, plus...
Do you have a business near the coast? If so, you could help save lives by promoting some of RNLI’s key water safety messages. As more and more people continue to visit the coast, businesses can play an invaluable role to support the RNLI by becoming water safety ambassadors. RNLI together with HM Coastguard run the #ParchwchYDŵr #RespectTheWater campaign for the bathing season and businesses can become ambassadors by making themselves familiar with the key...