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Team of Welsh Business Owners take on Mammoth Cycling Challenge for Charity
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 […]
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Retail
South Wales
Refurbished vs. New: Are refurbished products worth investing in?
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 […]
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News
South Wales
Welsh Business Leaders Welcome ‘Toll Free’ M4 Severn Bridges
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 – […]
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Awards
Cardiff
HR
South Wales
CIPD HR Awards recognise and celebrate top HR professionals in Wales
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 […]
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Neath
News
South Wales
Sport
Transport
Neath business owner featured in LinkedIn Awards nominated video
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 […]
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Finance
Newport
News
South Wales
Newport Accountant tackles Great Wall of China for Charity
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, […]
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South Wales
Swansea
Breaking traditions to increase diversity
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 […]
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Charity
Neath
South Wales
Neath firm uses Beaujolais Day to raise money for charity
It is known as a day of hedonism for the business community of South Wales – but one law firm turned this year’s Beaujolais Day into a force for good by raising money for charity. Willis Legal Services, a Neath-based team of Costs Lawyers, raised £500 for the charity MS Society during a celebration they […]
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Cardiff
Disability
HR
South Wales
Cardiff HR Consultant recovers from decade on benefits to become workplace disability champion
A Cardiff businessman whose life turned upside down after a bout of food poisoning left him disabled has found time to shine again by bringing workplace disability confidence into the UK spotlight. Julian John had to learn to stand, walk and talk again after a gastric reaction to a steak he ate in a restaurant […]
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Finance
News
South Wales
Do we prioritise pet protection over income protection, asks Welsh finance expert?
Welsh Finance Expert Gareth Holtam of Cornerstone Finance questions the logic of paying more attention to pet insurance than to income protection When people buy pet insurance, they often look at what’s covered, whether if their pet has an accident it will cover the full cost of treatment, and what the exclusions are. When it […]
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