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The Start-Up Accelerator supports early-stage businesses in Wales with high growth potential, helping them refine their business models, build sales pipelines and secure investment. Over the years, BWAGP has supported founders who have gone on to raise millions in investment, scale internationally and create thousands of jobs across Wales. The current cohort brought together 13 entrepreneurs for an intensive 10-week programme that helped them transform innovative ideas into thriving businesses with access to expert mentors...

Wales' brightest entrepreneurial minds are being urged to seize an opportunity to fast-track their business ideas. The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme is now accepting applications for its innovative 10-week immersive Start-Up Accelerator Programme, which will launch on Tuesday 13 May 2025 and conclude on Friday 18 July 2025. This entirely virtual programme offers tailored support to help participants turn their ideas into fully operational businesses. Through targeted coaching and masterclasses, participants will learn how...

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...

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...

Securing grant funding can be pivotal for scaling up and implementing new ideas. However, the process can be complex and time-consuming. Jeremy Bowen Rees, BWAGP Relationship Manager, brings 25 years of consultancy experience to share his top tips for crafting successful funding applications. 1. Sourcing available grants Explore comprehensive grant databases like Grant Finder , Funding Cymru and Grants Online Use resources from Business Wales and local councils, which often promote grants for businesses in...

The Government is rolling out major reforms to employment law designed to improve pay, job security and workplace conditions. Most updates are expected to take effect in 2026, but acting now will help you stay ahead and strengthen your business . Below is our guide to the changes, with practical advice to help you prepare. What’s Changing? The new Employment Rights Bill will introduce significant updates to employment law. Key changes include: Day-one rights: Employees...

The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme brought together 24 aspiring entrepreneurs for an intensive 12-week journey, providing expert guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help transform their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. The programme concluded with a celebration recognising six participants for their exceptional progress and contributions. The winners demonstrated outstanding commitment and creativity across a range of categories: Sales Accelerator Award: Trysten Lloyd, founder of Lyft Club Lyft Club is a marketing platform that...

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...

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...

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...