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Deploy tech
"The support from the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (BWAGP) has been instrumental in helping us navigate challenges in production, market-entry, and funding support, enabling us to expand our reach and impact." Communities worldwide face increasingly urgent issues around water scarcity and sustainable infrastructure as climate change accelerates. In this high-stakes context, Deploy Tech, known as the "IKEA of flat-packed concrete infrastructure," has emerged as a game-changer in this space. It has pioneered a practical...
First published
2 December 2024
Last updated
4 December 2025
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The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales and Cyber Innovation Hub are hosting a free incident response event which offers attendees the opportunity to experience a realistic cyber-attack scenario designed to help them prepare for a potential cyber incident on their own business. ​The session will also include a panel discussion where a host of industry professionals including the Information Commissioner's Office will talk through each stage of the attack and its impact, identifying key decisions...
First published
2 December 2024
Last updated
3 December 2024
Game designer
Are you ready to Scale Up your Games? Up to £150,000 is on offer to help you take your games project to the next level. Creative Wales have partnered with the team at UK Games Fund who will administer support of between £50,000 to £150,000 to eligible games studios via the Games Scale Up Fund for Wales . This Scale Up Fund is designed specifically to support video game companies based in Wales that are...
First published
2 December 2024
Last updated
2 December 2024
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This year’s Small Business Saturday, a day where shoppers are encouraged to spend with local firms, is on 7 December 2024. All kinds of small businesses are encouraged to get involved, so know that whether you are a family business, local shop, online business, wholesaler, business service or small manufacturer, Small Business Saturday is supporting you! For further information please visit the Small Business Saturday website. Helo Blod is a Welsh translation and advice service...
First published
29 November 2024
Last updated
29 November 2024
Tattoo artist
In a UK-first, Wales now has mandatory licensing rules in place to help protect the public's health when getting acupuncture, body piercings, electrolysis, or tattoos including semi-permanent make up. From today (Friday 29 November), practitioners and individuals in charge of premises or vehicles where any of these four special procedures are performed must complete an infection prevention and control course for special procedures, and their premises and vehicles must meet strict safety standards, among other...
First published
29 November 2024
Last updated
29 November 2024
The 2024 Autumn Budget, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, was long-awaited for businesses keen to understand how the new Government will prioritise growth. In this guide, we explore the key changes and their implications for companies in Wales. This article has been prepared by one of our specialist project partners, Joel Dunning (Director - Head of GS Verde Tax & Accountants), GS Verde, who offers expert insights to help businesses navigate these updates. Here’s a...
First published
28 November 2024
Last updated
18 November 2025
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Whether you’re an aspiring or existing entrepreneur, the StartUp Show 2025 is an absolute must. It’s your chance to discover everything you need to know about starting a business, and to connect with advisers and business experts who’ll help take your enterprise to the next level. The event will feature 5 StartUp Show stages, over 50 expert speakers, and networking opportunities galore, with fellow or prospective business owners from every sector imaginable. The event will...
First published
28 November 2024
Last updated
28 November 2024
semiconductors
Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has announced that it is investing £51million in Newport Wafer Fab, the UK’s largest semiconductor facility - bringing new product range capabilities and skilled job opportunities to Newport. The investment has been supported by £5 million of Welsh Government funding and is the latest in a long list of good news for the South Wales compound semiconductor cluster – which...
First published
28 November 2024
Last updated
28 November 2024
The Unstereotype Alliance, an industry-led initiative convened by UN Women, published a first-ever global study which empirically proves inclusive advertising -content which authentically and positively portrays a full range of people and is devoid of stereotypes -has a positive impact on business profit, sales and brand value. The study was conducted with leading researchers from Saïd Business School at Oxford University, and leveraged proprietary data provided by Unstereotype Alliance members Bayer Consumer Healthcare, Diageo, the...
First published
27 November 2024
Last updated
18 November 2025
Howard Jones
Howard Jones, one of our Relationship Managers and Coaches shares his top tips for effective leadership and how delegation plays a critical role in achieving your goals, increasing productivity and streamlining your workflow. Howard has a wealth of experience in leadership. Having worked with many successful high-growth businesses over the last 10 years, he has an impressive track record for the design, development, and delivery of a range of engaging learning activities and consultancy projects...
First published
27 November 2024
Last updated
18 November 2025

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