Networking and Events

As Business in Focus delivers a variety of Welsh Government and Local Council contracts, we have access to all the latest business events in Wales to help you learn what you need to know to build on your business idea, start up and grow your business. Select each programme to see what’s coming up that can support you on your business journey, no matter what stage you’re at – and this support is free.

Business Wales – The Welsh Government’s flagship support programme, providing impartial, independent support and advice to people starting, running and growing a business in Wales.

Focus Enterprise Hubs – A programme of diverse events and workshops are designed to build a network of community learning, whilst accommodating individual client needs, available through a range of business advice, support and events.

Big Ideas Wales – Supporting the next generation of young entrepreneurs in Wales, through inspiring events, one-to-one advice and a three-day residential weekend.

Social Business Wales – Providing niche consultancy services to social enterprises, to help them reach their goals.

Shared Spaces – the best space to work on your ideas and collaborate with like-minded people and provide your start-up business the opportunity to take your products to market in premier pop-up shop spaces.

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