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Bridgend
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South Wales
Swansea
Telecoms
What phone providers worry about - and why welsh business owners should care
The much awaited BDO Telecommunications Risk Factor survey discusses the issues that Telecom Companies are worried about – and with Brexit looming, this year’s survey highlights that exchange rates are the biggest worry for the market. According to the report, 2018 exchange markets continue to suffer from the uncertainty that defined a tumultuous 2017, as […]
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Bridgend
News
Property
Software
Tech
Welsh software company helps High Street Estate Agents fight back against online-only giants
As the property market is being flooded with online-only start-ups, one Welsh property software company is helping high street agents compete. Both new and established estate agents will struggle unless they can capitalise on the UK’s enthusiasm for online estate agency services. 71% of all property searches are now online, and modern property portals like Zoopla […]
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Mid Wales
News
Environment Secretary visits businesses in Mid-Wales to discuss challenges and opportunities
Welsh Economy Secretary Ken Skates yesterday visited businesses in mid Wales to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the region. The visits are part of the Economy Secretary’s ongoing commitment to empowering and strengthening Wales’ regions, so the fruits of prosperity are spread much more evenly across Wales as part of the Welsh […]
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Swansea
Swansea businesses still 'selling knives to under age customers', reveals Council
Swansea Council has issued a further warning to retailers after it found a number of local businesses selling knives to people under 18 despite earlier warnings in May this year. In the UK, it is illegal to sell knives to anyone under 18 unless it is a folding knife under three inches long. Trading Standards […]
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Cardiff
Charity
Chepstow
Events
News
South Wales
Welsh firm raises over £300K to support Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital
The 12th Royal Ascot Charity Day, held at Chepstow Racecourse, raised nearly £68,000 for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity last month. Sponsored by Chepstow Plant International, this fantastic event has raised over £300,000 in the last five years to help transform the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff. Over the past five years, Chepstow Plant […]
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Farming
Food & Drink
News
Farmers’ co-op continues to grow as it celebrates 80th anniversary
A booming farmers’ co-operative has launched a recruitment drive for new members to supply milk after posting record sales of £45 million. The news was revealed by managing director Alan Wyn Jones at an open day to celebrate the 80th anniversary of South Caernarfon Creameries which employs 130 staff at its base near Pwllheli on […]
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Conwy
News
Conwy Hot tub entrepreneur scoops prestigious global business honour
A Conwy businessman has won a prestigious global business award. Gareth Jones, founder of UK Leisure Living, has been named winner of the Outstanding Entrepreneur category at the 2018 Global Business Excellence Awards. Jones, whose company is based in Conwy and Cheshire, was recognised for his entrepreneurial track record over the last six years. The […]
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Bridgend
News
Tech
Telecoms
Bridgend IT Support company nominated for Service Business of the Year
Bridgend IT Support company ITCS have been nominated for Bridgend Business Forum’s Service Business of the Year award, an award they previously won in 2015. In a statement, the multi-award-winning company said that they were ‘delighted’ to be nominated for the award again. Managing Director, Brian Stokes, said: “The whole team were delighted with the […]
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Cardiff
News
Cardiff Council admit to £91m 'hole' in budget
Cardiff Council have said the authority faces an ‘uncertain and challenging’ future, as projection reveal a projected £91m budget gap. The massive gap – created by a combination of government funding reductions, increased demand for services and rising costs – will impact on the authority’s finances over three years from 2019. Cabinet member for Finance, […]
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Manufacturing
News
North Wales
Plans for second Welsh Advanced Manufacturing and Research Institute in North Wales
The Welsh Government has today announced what is describes as ‘significant progress’ with plans to establish a second Advanced Manufacturing and Research Institute (AMRI) in North Wales. The Economy Secretary, Ken Skates made the announcement following a meeting of the Deeside Enterprise Zone on 13th July. The Welsh Government has declared its intention to work […]
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