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This time last year, when the world locked down, lots of us picked up new hobbies or skills. Some decided to take up walking – others used furlough to (try) and learn that language we’ve always wanted to pick up. However, naturally and understandably, we didn’t all stick to our newfound habits as the world […]

Retail

South Wales

Refurbished vs. New: Are refurbished products worth investing in?

December 21, 2020

Investing in products is something that requires a lot of thought – particularly surrounding tech and appliances. You’re purchasing items you’ll use nearly every day — so what you choose now will affect your time, your stress level, and potentially, your home’s cleanliness for years to come. People often look to buy technology, gadgets, and […]

Housing

Swansea

A changing market

July 15, 2019

The property market in south and west Wales is changing – and chartered surveyors Rees Richards and Partners are responding by bolstering their expertise in several key areas. With a history that goes back to 1845, Rees Richards and Partners have a deep knowledge of the property market in south and west Wales. Now they […]

News

South Wales

Welsh Business Leaders Welcome ‘Toll Free’ M4 Severn Bridges

December 21, 2018

Two years ago, when the UK government finally confirmed the scrapping of the Severn Bridge tolls for good, the joy across Wales was mitigated by the simultaneous news that plans for the electrification of the main railway line between Cardiff and Swansea had been cancelled. There has been much celebration – and traffic congestion – […]

Charity

News

North Wales

Property

Kind-hearted property developers support local food bank with van maintenance donation

November 25, 2018

Welsh property developer Elan Homes has delivered much needed support to Flintshire Foodbank to help keep its van on the road. Elan has two Flintshire developments Argoed Gardens, Argoed and Kinnerton Meadows, Higher Kinnerton and as a good neighbour, the homebuilder has stepped in to offer support with a donation of £500. Project manager Sue […]

Awards

Cardiff

HR

South Wales

CIPD HR Awards recognise and celebrate top HR professionals in Wales

November 25, 2018

CIPD Wales, the professional body for HR and people development, has recognised those at the forefront of Wales’ HR industry at the CIPD Wales Awards 2018 following the phenomenal success of last year’s inaugural awards. The awards acknowledge outstanding individuals and teams as the best in HR, learning, and people management practice in businesses across […]

Neath

News

South Wales

Sport

Transport

Neath business owner featured in LinkedIn Awards nominated video

November 22, 2018

The powerful links between Swansea City Football Club and the area’s local community and businesses is at the heart of a video nominated for a prestigious award. Low Cost Vans (LCV), a Neath-based vehicle leasing company, is featured in a Barclays campaign nominated for ‘Best B2B video’ at the LinkedIn Marketing Awards 2018 – the […]

News

North Wales

Training

Flintshire sign company sees growth after joining Welsh leadership programme

November 22, 2018

A leading North Wales sign manufacturer is encouraging other companies to sign-up for a popular management programme that had a positive impact on staff development and growth. Chris Whitehouse, Project Director at the award-winning isGroup, was among those to complete the 20Twenty Business Programme and says the focus on strategy and finance was particularly helpful […]

Finance

Newport

News

South Wales

Newport Accountant tackles Great Wall of China for Charity

November 22, 2018

In a change from her day job, Kilsby Williams tax manager Rachael Day fuelled her spirit for adventure by taking part in a trek along the Great Wall of China for five days to raise vital funds for charity. After hearing about an opportunity to use her passion for hiking to raise money for charity, […]

South Wales

Swansea

Breaking traditions to increase diversity

November 22, 2018

The gender pay gap is closing in Wales – helped by an increase in women moving into roles traditionally associated with men. Swansea Bay Business Life met some pioneering women in industries ranging from construction to financial services to making whisky, to ask them about this challenging but changing landscape. Steffani Lewis, contracts manager at […]