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 […]
Business in Focus has recently been awarded the contracts to deliver the UK Community Renewal Fund in 13 local council areas. The fund comprises £220 million of investment across the UK to help pilot new ideas and shape the future of the UK Shared Prosperity fund to be launched later this year. Supporting people and […]
Joining Business in Focus with a bang, Phil Jones has big ambitions for this rapidly growing social enterprise. Phil has long felt driven by the need to pursue a meaningful role as his CV will attest. Carving out a distinguished 30-year leadership career in the Royal Welsh, Phil then became head of the British Legion in […]
Philip Jones, Director of the Prince’s Trust Cymru is appointed as Chief Executive of Business in Focus, expert business support organisation and commercial landlords. Following the retirement of current Chief Executive, Katy Chamberlain, Phil will take on the task of guiding the pioneering social enterprise that is the premier provider of business support services in […]
Katy Chamberlain is retiring from her role as CEO of Business in Focus, after a nine-year tenure that has seen the pioneering social enterprise double in size, becoming one of the leading providers of business support services in Wales. Offering expert finance and business advice services as well as a wide range of flexible office, […]
Investors in People is delighted to award Business in Focus, leading business support and accommodation providers, We invest in people, Gold Accreditation. Gold accreditation means that they’ve got the policies in place but more than that, it means everyone – from CEO to apprentice takes ownership for making them come to life. Over the last […]
Focus Newtown Enterprise Hub has hit record figures already in 2021. Following an exceptional period of growth, Focus Newtown Enterprise Hub has achieved record figures in February, highlighting the increase in demand for business support for new and existing businesses. In 28 days, the Hub team welcomed over 450 virtual event attendees with 179 of […]
