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The Welsh Government are seeking views on a new proposal that emerged from the responses to our consultation earlier this year on enforcing bans and restrictions on certain single-use plastic products. See the previous consultation on Proposals for enforcement of the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Bill Submit your comments by 4 October 2023: Enforcing bans and restrictions on certain single-use plastic products | GOV.WALES

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22 September 2023

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22 September 2023

Business Wales are proactive and passionate about celebrating small business. I trust they will provide me with the tools to thrive. As a qualified midwife, Ellie Tyler witnessed firsthand the effects aromatherapy products had on lifting her patient's spirits and fostering relaxation. Driven to share the benefits, Ellie launched her business Tyler Aromatherapy in April 2021, producing vegan-friendly and sustainable candles, reed diffusers, salts and bath oils. After a successful 12 months of trading, Ellie...

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21 September 2023

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21 September 2023

The support and guidance that I have received throughout has been amazing and I couldn't be happier. Inspired by an experience at a seaside sauna in Ireland and discovering many health benefits, Harri Barker decided to open her own sauna business, Tŷ Sawna overlooking the Welsh coast in Oxwich. To bring her vision to life, Harri received start-up support from her Business Wales advisor, firstly attending the Starting Your Own Business webinar. She has since...

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21 September 2023

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21 September 2023

Aerial view of the village of Cwm in Ebbw Vale, South Wales

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) annual small business south Wales conference takes place on 26 October 2023 at the Village Hotel, Cardiff. The morning conference sessions designed to add value to your business covering topics such as mental toughness, business continuity, ensuring a positive customer experience, and 'doing the right thing' in business. In the afternoon, sessions will include finding out about emerging trends in social media for business and how to improve digital...

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21 September 2023

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21 September 2023

Are you: An accommodation provider or attraction in Wales? Do you run tours or activities in Wales? Maybe you hold events or are a Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) / trade association? Could you benefit from more bookings? Need help with managing online bookings? Or perhaps you are just starting out on your online booking journey and need help managing everything in one place. Then Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB), could be an opportunity for you...

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21 September 2023

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21 September 2023

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) will be hosting an in-person event in Manchester on Wednesday 22 November 2023 to showcase some of the projects funded in Phase 2 of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). The event will also present the Government’s response to the recent IETF Phase 3 consultation. For further information and to register to attend the Technology Showcase, please select the following link Summary - Technology Showcase: Industrial...

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20 September 2023

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20 September 2023

The Christmas season has a big impact on most businesses and employees in the UK. It will be a time when there is likely to be extra demand for products, services and sales in some businesses whilst others may experience a quiet period or may shut for the Christmas holidays. This year, Christmas Day, 25 December 2023 falls on a Monday and Boxing Day, 26 December 2023, falls on a Tuesday. Many employees will request...

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20 September 2023

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20 September 2023

Many fires in the workplace are preventable and some businesses never recover after a fire. Helping businesses to manage their fire risks and hazards, and potentially to save lives and safeguard their businesses against financial and commercial loss is of key importance. Simple measures to reduce risks of a fire starting and ensuring staff know how to respond in the right way can help to keep people safe and makes business sense. At this time...

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18 September 2023

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20 September 2023

Audience Applauding Speaker After Conference Presentation

Did you know modern slavery exists in Wales and across the world? Last year, over 500 potential victims of this crime were identified by First Responders in places across Wales and globally tens of millions of people are trapped in abusive and exploitative conditions of modern slavery. This year, to mark Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October, we are organising the Anti-Slavery Wales 2023 conference. Hosted by Cardiff Business School in partnership with the Welsh Government...

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18 September 2023

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20 September 2023

This competition provides grant funding of up to £15 million per project for major investments in the manufacture of heat pumps and strategically important components. The Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition (HPIAC), worth up to £30 million in total, aims to bring forward investment in the UK heat pump manufacturing supply chain. It is open to UK registered businesses (which includes those that may be set up for the purpose of delivering the project in...

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18 September 2023

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20 September 2023

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