In summary
As we move towards the end of the year, our activity in the area continues apace. Last month we really enjoyed our events at Frog Bikes unit in Pontypool, and our networking events in Carmarthenshire and South East Wales. This month, we are really looking forward to our various events in Cardiff, Swansea, and Llanelli! Please do drop us a line for info about other events before Christmas in other parts of Wales.
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
West Wales Business Networking
Kick off December with our West Wales Business Networking in-person networking event, being held at The Queens Hall in Narberth. This valuable event presents the opportunity to connect with businesses from across the area, alongside hearing from a guest speaker discussing a key subject to help you and your business flourish. Build your connections within this relaxed and informal environment, whilst enjoying delicious breakfast pastries too! Don’t delay and book your spot now!
In other news
Cyber Innovation Hub - Cyber Hygiene Taster Sessions
The Cyber Innovation Hub will be delivering three FREE Cyber Hygiene Taster Sessions on Monday 20 January 2025 in the Sbarc|Spark Building, Cardiff University. This Cyber Hygiene taster session introduces the essential practices your business needs to protect personal and organisational data, emphasising password security, software updates and social engineering. Participants will gain quick, actionable tips to strengthen their online defenses and reduce cyber risks and are designed for non-technical audiences, covering four key areas:
- Defending yourself against phishing
- Using strong passwords
- Securing your devices
- Reporting incidents
For more information and to register for the session, click here
British Business Bank ' Access To Finance Roadshows'
The British Business Bank will hold exclusive ‘Access to Finance Roadshow’ events at AberInnovation, Aberystwyth on Wednesday 27 November, 9.30am-1.30pm and at Swansea University, Swansea on Thursday 28 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
Still in the news
Help to Grow Leadership Course in West Wales
Help To Grow: Management is a unique leadership and management course designed to help develop leadership skills in business leaders. Consisting of 12 modules, 10 hours of 1-2-1 mentoring and peer network sessions, the course is designed to be completed alongside full-time work, delivered in 50 hours across 12 weeks. Delivered by the Small Business Charter accredited business schools, Swansea University being one, the course uses a combination of online and face-to-face sessions, all taught by subject matter experts. The first intake for the programme will take place in January 2025 and run until the end of March.
To check eligibility criteria and for more information, click here
University of South Wales & Cardiff Capital Region Business Support Events
The University of South Wales are running a series of events linked to Cardiff Capital Region’s ‘Academic-Industry Partnerships Programme’. These events are aimed at supporting SME businesses, economic growth and societal impact across the South Wales region. The five events will focus upon Business Funding support, Technology, Manufacturing, Digital & Data and the Creative Industries sector.
To find out more about these upcoming events, and to register, click here
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Your FSB Development Manager for South Wales is Rob Basini. 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.
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