Could you offer a young person a job placement in your business? This will be fully funded by the Government. The Chancellor announced a plan to get young people into work who have lost jobs and opportunities because of the coronavirus pandemic. We are sharing The Kickstart Scheme, which provides funding to employers to create […]
The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently in the process of talking to leadership figures from across the nation in an attempt to understand this universal trait and what it means in Britain and Northern Ireland today. Business in Focus’ Chief Executive, Katy Chamberlain, was invited onto an episode of the […]
An enterprising young mum who spent her own childhood ‘tearing around hills and playing fields and only going home when hungry’ is on a mission to get children away from their small screens and out into the countryside. Elizabeth Caddy, from Trelewis, Merthyr, set up her children’s clothing brand, Pirates and Paperdolls, in September, in a […]
SMEs have long been the backbone of the Welsh economy, accounting for billions being added into the economy. The entrepreneurs at the helm of these exciting ventures are now increasingly focusing on keeping costs down, attracting excellent talent and providing a first class environments for their teams. One of the key ways they are doing […]
Co-founder and Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurs, Matt Smith has kindly highlighted key points from Philip Hammond’s recent Budget, which we believe to be extremely useful for entrepreneurs and business owners. The following points draw attention to points such as VAT thresholds, Start-up loans, and the National Living Wage. Income tax allowances increasing […]
Business in Focus is delighted to be delivering two new Enterprise Hubs to promote entrepreneurship across Wales. The Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport, Ken Skates has announced the locations of four Enterprise Hubs across Wales as part of the Welsh Government’s drive to support business entrepreneurs across Wales. Business in Focus is delighted to […]
Business in Focus, the specialist business support organisation, has purchased new office premises in Merthyr Tydfil, expanding their network of properties across South Wales. Crownford House will become another of the social enterprise’s business hubs, offering a home for small and medium sized businesses. The offices are situated in the heart of the community, in […]
Business in Focus, the social enterprise that has been helping small businesses to start their journey and grow for nearly three decades, has been awarded Gold accreditation from Investors in People, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management. The company has offices and premises right across South Wales and provides assistance with […]
Some of the brightest young learners from Bridgend College were recognised at its recent Annual Awards ceremony, and Business in Focus was pleased to help support entrepreneurial excellence by sponsoring the Enterprise category. The awards saw young people who show promise across a wide range of fields of study at the college being recognised, […]
