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Business in Focus is an innovative business, and we’re refining and introducing new products all the time. You’ll find all our latest news here.
Business in Focus is an innovative business, and we’re refining and introducing new products all the time. You’ll find all our latest news here.
What a great night at the Wales StartUp Awards where Business in Focus were proud to have sponsored the Rural StarUp of the Year Award. Recognising and celebrating the hard work all of entrepreneurs in Wales is such a privilege. There were so many worthy entries which made whittling down the nominees to a short-list […]
Entrepreneurs in Carmarthen have a new state-of-the-art business incubation space at their disposal, with the launch of an Enterprise Hub, run by Business In Focus at Canolfan S4C Yr Egin – a new creative and digital centre based at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s campus in the town. Lee Waters AM, Deputy Minister […]
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 […]
A husband and wife team are tasting success with their Thai takeaway business, after Business In Focus supported them in securing a £25,000 start-up loan from the Start Up Loans Company. Chris and April Napier set up Bangkok Express, in Swansea, after the exotic lunches April cooked for her husband caused a stir among […]
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 […]
A Gowerton restaurant owner who opened a much-loved café late last year is already investing in another foodie establishment in the same street – by siting a stylish restaurant in the former office of Byron Davies AM. Jack Frazer, aged 27, opened the doors on Station 86 in September 2017 – his first business venture […]
It’s been a busy few months for Business in Focus, so we’d like to share with you all the great things that have been happening here! AGM 2018 Last month we held our AGM at the stunning Vale Resort Hotel. We were joined by our guest speaker, Louise O’Shea, Chief Executive Officer of Confused.com who […]
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 […]
