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Wet leaves and a brush
Darker evenings and colder weather can increase the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. A business has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of its staff, volunteers, contractors and users. Slips and trips cause over a third of all major injuries and can also lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or into machinery. At this time of year surfaces can be perilous, which means...
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Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years. The...
In this series, we’re introducing you to our expert Relationship Managers. This month, meet Carmel Gahan, a highly experienced adviser who combines a strong track record in business support with a passion for helping Welsh businesses grow and succeed. Carmel has dedicated her career to supporting entrepreneurs, from her early days as a Board member of Antur Teifi in Newcastle Emlyn to her current role on the Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP). A recipient of the...
There's a powerful layer of AI integration that many businesses are still overlooking. While tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude are widely used for writing, research and brainstorming, a bigger opportunity lies in embedding AI directly into your day-to-day operations. By plugging AI into your business processes, you can improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and catch issues before they become costly. This article shares five practical ways founders and growing businesses can go beyond the...
Measuring and reducing your carbon footprint isn't just about protecting the planet. It's about future-proofing your business and ensuring you don't get left behind. Customers and investors increasingly expect action on sustainability. Regulation is tightening. There's growing pressure on SMEs to decarbonise as larger customers look further up their supply chains to reduce their emissions. Starting now helps you stay ahead, cut costs, and build a stronger reputation. Acting early means you can make steady...
In today's competitive jobs market, finding employees with the right skills while managing costs can be challenging. That's where the Jobs Growth Wales Plus (JGW+) programme adds value as a strategic partnership to help you grow your team. What JGW+ offers employers JGW+ provides a compelling package for employers ready to invest in future talent. With up to 50% wage subsidy (at the National Minimum Wage) for six months, free recruitment support, and ongoing training...
Meet our Gold Partners
We're building an evolving network of expert partners to help you scale faster and smarter. Our Gold Partners scheme brings together leading Welsh businesses who provide specialist in-kind support exclusively for companies on the Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP). These expert partners understand the challenges of high growth and are committed to helping Welsh businesses succeed. We're actively seeking new partners to expand this network and strengthen the support available to you. What Gold Partners offer...
Family walking
Holidaymakers in Wales are set to benefit from a new Bill to support the development of tourism in Wales and drive up higher quality visitor accommodation. Providers of holiday accommodation will need a licence and meet a set of standards showing that the accommodation is fit for visitors. The new licensing scheme will cover self-contained, self-catering accommodation like holiday cottages and flats. Providers will need to meet a ‘fitness for visitor accommodation’ standard to get...
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Corporate parenting is the collective responsibility of partners when a child enters care. This includes local authorities, elected members, employees and partner agencies. Every member and employee of the council has the statutory responsibility to act for that child. November is Care Leavers month, why not sign up your organisation to become a corporate parent? Corporate parenting is about collectively supporting children in care and care leavers; acting in their best interests, much like a...
Electricity Pylon
Around 500 of the UK’s most energy-intensive businesses are set to save up to £420 million per year on their electricity bills from next April. The UK Government have announced that it will increase the discount on electricity network charges for businesses in sectors like steel, cement, glass, and chemicals, which employ around 400,000 people in total across the UK, from 60% to 90%. The increased discount will also slash costs for a range of...

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