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Celebrating the Finance professionals of Wales, the Awards take place on 16 May 2025 at the Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff. Categories are: Chief Financial Officer/Finance Director Young Finance Director Financial Controller/Finance Manager Accountant Finance Apprentice Accounts Technician Rising Star Small Finance Team (up to 10 staff within the team) Medium/Large Finance Team (more than 11 staff within the team) Finance Team – Third Sector Independent Accounting Practice Payroller Finance Project Public Sector Team of...
First published
10 February 2025
Last updated
10 February 2025
Apprentice hairdresser
National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 10 to 16 February 2025. The aim of this week is to celebrate and promote apprenticeships as a valuable pathway into work or a new career. and the benefits they bring to both individuals and employers. If you or anyone within your network have any apprenticeship opportunities in the pipeline then we’d encourage you to add them to the Apprenticeship Vacancy Service over the next few weeks. The easiest...
First published
10 February 2025
Last updated
10 February 2025
girls in a school science lab working on an experiment
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a global movement and takes place on 11 February every year. #February11 is celebrated globally in different ways, big and small. Your action will add to the collective voices on Equality in Science. Wales Women in STEM aims to expose and address the barriers that face women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. It brings together those who implement change within the sector, and...
First published
10 February 2025
Last updated
10 February 2025
In today's business environment we know we can use products with artificial intelligence to help us be more productive, but where to begin? Here are seven game-changing AI tools that can transform your productivity and give you more time to focus on strategic growth. Jaymie Thomas, Co-founder of AI Wales , an AI community based in Cardiff shares solutions that can help you save valuable time and drive efficiency. Tool: Motion https://www.usemotion.com/ What it does...
First published
7 February 2025
Last updated
18 November 2025
Machynlleth, Cymru
The Royal Countryside Fund’s ‘Supporting Rural Communities’ grant programme is now open for expressions of interest. This new differentiated funding will support transformative, community-led initiatives across the UK, unlocking the huge potential for positive change in rural communities. The aim is to support innovative solutions that will “power up, not prop up” communities, inspiring change and encouraging economic vibrancy. Community organisations, not individuals or private businesses, can apply for grants of up to £25,000 over...
First published
7 February 2025
Last updated
7 February 2025
young girl looking at a digital device
Safer Internet Day, 11 February 2025, is a great opportunity for children and young people, school staff, parents and carers and businesses in Wales to get involved in a truly global campaign. The aim of Safer Internet Day is to inspire a UK wide conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the...
First published
7 February 2025
Last updated
7 February 2025
The Goodwash Company
Thanks to the support of the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme, we have been able to grow sustainably, expand our impact and keep giving back to the community while staying true to our values. Sustainable skincare is revolutionising consumer choice, with customers increasingly drawn to brands that prioritise environmental and ethical responsibility. The Goodwash Company, a social enterprise founded in 2018 in Barry, exemplifies this trend. Goodwash has carved a niche as a luxury, sustainable...
First published
6 February 2025
Last updated
3 December 2025
British Rototherm, Neath Port Talbot
The Wales Business Awards 2025 showcase the best Welsh business has to offer and is open for entries to Welsh businesses, charities and other organisations. The awards, organised by Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, provide businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades. The awards ceremony, takes place on 12 June 2025 at the Mercure Cardiff Holland House. The event highlights the incredible finalists and celebrates...
First published
6 February 2025
Last updated
6 February 2025
AI headsets
Creative Wales, the Welsh Government’s internal agency for promoting and growing the nation’s creative industries, is celebrating its 5th anniversary after what has been an exciting but challenging half-decade for the sector. Since its inception in 2020, Creative Wales has been proud to support a range international successes across the creative sectors – from supporting home grown games companies that have topped the global streaming chart, to Hollywood blockbusters filmed in Wales using local talent...
First published
6 February 2025
Last updated
6 February 2025
Nicola Rylett Jones
We know your time is valuable. That’s why this series delivers expert-recommended books, podcasts and tools that tackle real-world challenges and offer practical solutions to help your business succeed. In every newsletter, our Relationship Managers, seasoned experts working with high-growth businesses across Wales share their recommendations. These resources are carefully selected to help you lead confidently, drive growth and embrace innovation while addressing the unique opportunities and challenges you face. This month, Nicola Rylett-Jones shares...
First published
5 February 2025
Last updated
18 November 2025

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