Small business bulletin for North Wales

Local News 29 May 2024

Local small business news from Michael Learmond, your FSB Senior Development Manager. Covering Ynys Môn, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham Last updated 19 Nov 2024.

In summary

It’s Awards season and it was great to attend Mon CF, Menter Mon and Credit Unions of Wales Awards in October to network and celebrate so many brilliant businesses - congratulations! We have also been out and about exhibiting at various venues and meeting FSB members. These included the Business Wales Expo in Venue Cymru, Denbighshire Tourism Forum, various Gwynedd Business Week events and the Employment without Barriers Disability Conference. Plenty coming up in November too!

Featured news and events

Wales Monthly Update 

As we step into November, it's hard to believe how quickly 2024 is flying by! But don’t worry – there is still plenty to look forward to before the year comes to a close. Our latest Wales Monthly Update is here to keep you in the loop, providing an overview of our October activities, as well as looking forward as to what is on the agenda for the coming month.

Wales Monthly Update - November

 

FSB North Wales Business Breakfast

Our regular in-person networking events in North Wales are back with our North Wales Business Breakfasts. The next one is taking place on Tuesday 10 December, from 9.30am - 11am, where this month we return to Busnes@LlandrilloMenai in Bangor. This monthly networking meet-up offers a prime opportunity to forge meaningful business connections, in a professional environment. Come and network, collaborate, promote your services and support each other. Open to all, both FSB members and non-members.

Book your place now


In other news 

British Business Bank 'Access To Finance Roadshow'

The British Business Bank will hold an exclusive ‘Access to Finance Roadshow’ at M-Sparc, Gaerwen on Tuesday 26 November, 9.30am – 1.30pm. Designed to help businesses unlock their potential through strategic funding options, for start-ups and established companies, the event will provide actionable insights on how to access the right external financing. Join industry experts, other business owners and financial leaders for a series of panel discussions, offering a clear roadmap to funding tailored to business needs.

To find out more and to book your FREE place, click here

Green Digital Academy - Sustainable Business Guide 

The Sustainable Business Guide from Busnes@LlandrilloMenai's Green Digital Academy, is free for businesses to help them make a more positive impact on the environment. The guide includes practical tips to reduce waste and energy consumption, source eco-friendly materials and suppliers, enhance your brand's sustainability credentials and attract environmentally conscious customers. The guide can also help you save money by taking energy-saving actions to increase home and workplace efficiency, reduce your carbon footprint, and increase sustainability. 

Register today and download the free guide here

Still in the news 

North Wales Regional Skills Partnership – North Wales Employer Survey

The North Wales Regional Skills Partnership have commissioned Darogan Talent to undertake a detailed study to assess the needs of employers in North Wales in relation to hiring students and graduates. Completing the survey will help to influence the future of student and graduate recruitment in the area. The survey will take approx. 10 minutes to complete and there is a £100 gift voucher prize draw incentive to take part.

To participate in the survey click here

2024 Cyngor Gwynedd Business Survey

Cyngor Gwynedd is conducting a survey to gather an overview of the current business climate and better understand the needs of local businesses. They are interested in the challenges businesses, across all sectors, face, the support that is required, and local businesses’ future plans. The feedback provided will be instrumental in helping Cyngor Gwynedd tailor their services to better support the business community. The survey will remain open until midnight on 25 November.

To complete the survey please click here


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Mike Learmond

Your FSB Development Manager for North Wales is Michael Learmond. If you'd like more information about the topics above, or if you have news about this area that you'd like to share, please get in touch.