September 2019
.Do you run a small
business in Wales? Would you like to know how your digital maturity compares to
others in Wales? Complete the survey and receive your free digital maturity score*
Wales, like most other nations, is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, with digital technologies playing a central role in both business and society. Evidence from previous Digital Maturity Surveys tells us that 52% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have used superfast broadband to increase profit.
The Digital Maturity Survey measures digital technology use in Wales’ SMEs and seeks to understand change over time. We would now like to invite SMEs to take part by joining in the survey. All businesses completing the survey will receive a copy of their Digital Maturity Score, benchmarked against others in Wales. By completing the survey SMEs will also help us build a picture of the emerging digital economy in Wales, and inform the work of Welsh Government and partners in supporting its development.
The survey can be accessed at: https://bit.ly/33inxSw
Contact: superfast@cardiff.ac.uk
* Provide your email address and digital maturity score for your business will be sent in early 2020.
North Wales Young Talent Academy (YTA)
North Wales Business Academy are pleased to announce we are currently recruiting for the fourth and FINAL cohort of the exciting Young Talent Academy programme due to begin in February 2020.
● Do you have key talent aged 18-30 in your organisation?
● Would you like to retain, develop and inspire them?
Email YTA@gllm.ac.uk to find out more
The highly rated 15 month programme for 18-30 year olds can help you to grow talented new leaders, increase productivity and bring fresh ideas into your business.
‘I have seen a huge improvement in our young managers’ leadership and management skills … so I can only congratulate you on the delivery, it is clearly working!’ Hadlow Edwards Financial Planning
Get in touch to see how we can support your potential new leaders to develop the skills, confidence and energy to help grow your business in the coming years.
Email YTA@gllm.ac.uk to find out more
Great Britain Day Visits Survey: 2018
The report provides a comprehensive breakdown on patterns and trends of volume and expenditure for 2018.
It also includes additional data on activities undertaken, destination type, transport types used, money spent during visits and the profile of visitors.
Results are provided at an overall GB level and individually for visits taken to destinations in England, Scotland and Wales. Where possible, results are also provided at a regional level.
Main points
There has been a decrease in the volume of tourism day visits taken in Wales during 2018, with 95 million trips taken (a decrease of 4%).
The overall spend fell by 7% in 2018 with an expenditure of £4,009 million.
.Go North Wales
Tourism Awards
Thursday 14th November 2019
Venue Cymru, Llandudno
The fourth Go North Wales Tourism Awards, sponsored by Wales Cottages, in partnership with Heart will celebrate and recognise excellence and outstanding achievement by our businesses and individuals working in the tourism hospitality sector of North Wales.
Nominations are open until 29 September and tickets can be purchased online or email eirlys.jones@nwt.co.uk
If you are involved in our region’s tourism industry then these awards are for you! Why not complete the online form and submit?
There are 15 categories to choose from!
You can nominate your own tourism business, or the best tourism business which you think is a worthy winner.
Winners from some of the Award Categories will be the Regional representatives in the Visit Wales
National Tourism Awards in 2020.
For all details on the awards including how to join us on the Awards evening please visit
Be safe, be prepared in North Wales
Be safe, be prepared is the message behind a major social media campaign being launched this September and supported by all North Wales councils, Welsh Government, the emergency services and some utility companies.
The #30days30waysUK campaign has been running in parts of the UK and in other countries world-wide over recent years and this year it is being supported by the North Wales Local Resilience Forum, a body made up of all organisations involved in dealing with emergencies) is lending its support. The Forum has a duty to warn and inform the public on how to stay safe during emergencies.
One message will be issued each day during September on a wide range of issues, including how to deal with flooding, staying safe in the home, awareness of cyber-bullying, fire safety, tips on driving in wintry weather and where to find the latest information about roadworks and traffic alerts.
Residents can find
the messages on the social media accounts of all the partners involved in the
campaign in North Wales and by using the #30days30waysUK hashtag and the
@cydnerthgogleddcymru or @northwalesresilience twitter handles.
Forthcoming Events
North Wales Business Academy (NWBA)
The North Wales Business Academy is supporting over 300 participants from more than 150 businesses to thrive through training and mentoring with more Academy Members joining us from all parts of North West Wales. Our part funded bite-sized accredited business courses are available for businesses in North West Wales and run at various Grŵp Llandrillo Menai locations and at Bangor University.
Email nwba@gllm.ac.uk to find out more
Diary dates can be found HERE
● Strategic Business Analysis (SBA) 10th & 24th September - Rhos-on-Sea
● Strategic Business Analysis (SBA) 08 Oct & 22 Oct 2019 – Portmeirion & Bangor University
● Train the Trainer: 17 Sep + 01 Oct 2019
● Finance for Managers: 19 Sep + 26 Sep + 03 Oct 2019
● Business Marketing: 19 Sep + 03 Oct 2019
● Creating High Performing Teams: 24 Sep + 01 Oct 2019
● Introduction to Sustainability - 07 Oct + 14 Oct + 28 Oct 2019
*** Up to 70% discounted training, part funded by the European Social Fund, through the Welsh Government.
World leading social entrepreneur to headline Social Business Conference at Venue Cymru
Sam Conniff-Allende, author of the critically acclaimed book ‘Be More Pirate’, will address this year’s Social Business Wales Conference, explaining how the rebels of the high seas were the original social entrepreneurs.
Having mentored thousands of entrepreneurs around the world, Sam will be sharing his unique take on business development at the conference, which takes place at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, on September 25th.
All business leaders from the area are encouraged to attend. Tickets cost £10.
For more information and to book your place, please visit: https://wales.coop/social-business-conference-2019/
NatWest &
Nelson Myatt - Women in Business Networking Group
Tuesday 24 September 2019
9:30am – 11:30am
Deganwy Quay
Hotel
Deganwy
Conwy
LL31 9DJ
Boost your business. Make new connections at this free local event.
Following on from our successful previous meetings NatWest and Nelson Myatt Solicitors are pleased to confirm the next meeting of NatWest & Nelson Myatt Solicitors Women in Business Networking Group
Format for this event will be round the table networking. Light refreshments are provided
Guest Presenter - Debbie Anne Turnbull, Director, River And Sea Sense Ltd
CLICK HERE for more
information and to book
Business Wales Workshops held in Conwy County
from September 2019
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All events are free to attend. For more information and to book, please go to this link: |
Held at Glasdir Centre, Llanrwst, LL26 0DFStarting and Running a Business – Taking the Plunge10 September 2019 9.30 – 4.30pm Social Media Workshops (Farming Connect)Wednesday 18th September 2019 4pm – 6pm Superfast Business Wales – Win more customers with a CRMWednesday 25th September 2019 9am – 1pm Superfast Business Wales – Sell more with Social MediaThursday 24 October 2019 1pm – 5pm Held at Dylan’s Restaurant, Llandudno, LL30 1BE Superfast Business Wales – Sell more with Digital MarketingTuesday 12th November 2019 9am – 1pm Held at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos on Sea, LL24 4HZSuperfast Business Wales – Let’s Get DigitalThursday 10th October 2019 9am – 4pm Superfast Business Wales – Increase your Web TrafficThursday 19th December 2019 9am – 1pm Held at St George’s Hotel, Llandudno, LL30 2LGWales Health at Work Summit 2019Thursday 10th October 2019 9.30am – 3.30pm Held at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8HHSuperfast Business Wales – Online tools to grow your BusinessThursday 28th November 2019 9am – 1pm |
