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f:Entrepreneur applications are open!

Are you, or an inspiring woman that you know, more than an entrepreneur? Perhaps you are juggling your business with mentoring, or lecturing, writing a book or caring responsibilities.

St David Awards 2021

The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales and recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales and abroad.

Each year there are 9 St David Awards, the first 8 of which are nominated for by the public:

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Women in Innovation Awards 2020/21

Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering 10 Women in Innovation Awards to female entrepreneurs across the UK.

The UK Transition – take action now

The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit ends this year. Check the new rules from January 2021 and take action now.

Businesses that import and export goods

From 1 January 2021 the process for importing and exporting goods will change.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) update

There are changes to the CJRS, from 1 September 2020 the UK Government will pay 70% of wages up to a maximum cap of £2,187.50 for the hours the employee is on furlough. Employers will top up employees’ wages to ensure they receive 80% (up to £2,500).

AccelerateHER Virtual Bootcamps

Designed to accelerate the business growth plans of ambitious female founders the Bootcamps are delivered in four bitesize sessions, from 10am to 11.30am, throughout September, as follows:

SEISS second stage now open

The second stage of Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is now open for applications.

Those eligible will now be able to receive a second and final grant worth 70% (up to £6,750) of their average monthly trading profits.

Win major contracts for your business

BIND 4.0 the first accelerator programme that offers the prospect of major contracts with large companies.

The public-private accelerator program located in the Basque Country and is targeted at SMEs offering the best Industry 4.0 technologies including:

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