Business in Focus is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting new and established businesses.
We have been helping people start and grow their own businesses for over three decades, by providing tailored expert business advice, access to finance, property requirements and skills training.
Some of our services are delivered on behalf of public and private bodies, and we have an excellent track record of working with both the UK and Welsh Governments.
is to be a beacon for enterprise. We want to build a Wales where everyone has the opportunity to turn their business idea into a reality.
No matter how big or how small, our team will be there for you with advice, training, finance and encouragement.
are what set us apart. They determine how we work and ensure we always focus on what the client needs. Our values are:
Delivery quality & excellence, committed, versatile, professional, working as a team, customer focused, communicating and integrity.
is to be the leading provider of business support in Wales. We want to make Wales an attractive place to start a business.
We will do this by using our knowledge and expertise to help people to start and grow their businesses.
Business in Focus Limited is a social enterprise that supports the growth of enterprise in Wales. We are a company limited by guarantee, governed by a Board of Directors.
To achieve our mission we work with a wide range of stakeholders. Our Board of Directors oversees our strategy and operations to ensure that our dealings are in accordance with our regulatory environment, our values and good business practice.
Our Board consists of Non-Executive Directors who are drawn from a wide range of business sectors and work with our organisation in a voluntary capacity (with the exception of our Chief Executive).
We also have three formal sub-committees that regularly meet to provide recommendations to the board.
The Strategy Working Party: scrutinising our overall strategy and key business decisions
The Audit Working Party: overseeing our financial management and statutory audit
The Remuneration Working Party: reviewing and advising on our reward and remuneration practice
Research by Business in Focus has shown that large numbers of Welsh businesses are struggling to survive post-covid. Working on behalf of the UK Government, Business in Focus has designed Focus Futures to help business owners recover from the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure future resilience. Delivered across 13 local authorities in Wales, […]
What could a business do to become ‘greener’ if they were given £5,000 to pay for improvements? Focus Futures is trying to find out! To encourage new businesses or those looking to start a business to think about their carbon footprint and environmental impact, Focus Futures is giving people the opportunity to receive awards worth a total of £20,000. The […]
Business in Focus is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting new and established businesses. We have been helping people start and grow their own businesses for over three decades, by providing tailored expert business advice, access to finance and skills training. We are here to support entrepreneurs through the provision of flexible accommodation and trading […]