September 2021
Together, we can keep Wales safe
Welsh Government has launched the “Together” phase of the Keep Wales Safe campaign.
The new adverts encourage people to:
Get vaccinated
Keep up the good work
Look out for each other
So that “Together, we can keep Wales safe”.
You can watch the TV advert here.
Copies of the TV, radio and social media adverts and suggested copy are available for download and use on your channels here.
For more information and advice about reducing your risk of contracting and spreading the virus visit Gov.wales.
The Healthy Working Wales Team are pleased to share a series of podcasts they have developed as part of a new set of resources aimed at supporting employers.
There are four x 30 minute podcasts which feature a range of topical conversations with experts about workplace health. Packed full of helpful and practical information, the podcasts have been designed to provide employers with knowledge and support to help keep the Welsh workforce healthy and in work.
You can access the podcasts by visiting the
Appeal to North Wales Firms to Donate Redundant IT Kit
North Wales Digital Drive are a not-for-profit social enterprise (also termed a Community Interest Company) and the only treatment centre of this kind in North Wales, offering secure and professional recycling, re-use and disposal services for all IT equipment.
The social enterprise has provided equipment to organisations across North Wales and needs more businesses and public sector bodies to help them out so they can keep up with the demand.
After the secure removal of any data, 20% of working equipment received from organisations are refurbished for reuse and donated to local charities and community groups.
The remainder are sold to fund the Community Interest Company, with significantly reduced costs to groups in the community unable to afford the IT they need, such as low-income families, long-term unemployed and start-up businesses.
If you are a business or an individual that has a device that is in good working order that you would like to donate, then please contact them using the following link:
Contact — North Wales Recycle I.T. CIC (walesrecycleit.com)
Please visit North Wales Digital Drive website for further information.
Creative Pathways
Career Event at Venue Cymru
18th November 2021
9.30 am-2:30 pm
Careers Wales are
looking for creative practitioners to inspire and inform young people about
exciting career possibilities and opportunities in all of the creative
industries from dance to photography, film making to sculpture, fashion design
to animation………and many many more
We hope to make this an interactive and hybrid
event with:
• activities,
• workshops,
• presentations,
• talks,
• demonstrations,
• panel discussions,
• virtual interactions.
If you are interested in supporting this event
for a single session, half day or a full day, Careers Wales would love to hear
from you.
Attractions opportunity -
National Lottery Days out campaign
Visit Britain is coordinating a
new campaign (on behalf of Wales, England, Scotland and Northern
Ireland). The National Lottery Days Out campaign is specific to
attractions and if on the Good to Go database, your business should have already received an email
giving further information and the chance to opt in to the activity.
More on the initiative can be
found on this link:
Join the National Lottery Days Out campaign | VisitBritain
There are detailed Campaign FAQs that include the process of joining the campaign and the platform being used to
deliver the voucher scheme. Having read the above, if you wish to take
part, all you need to do is express interest by emailing
daysoutcampaign@visitbritain.org
In summary, any Wales based
attractions with paid admission fees are able to apply to take part but will
also need to:
Join the National Lottery Days Out campaign | VisitBritain
There are detailed Campaign FAQs that include the process of joining the campaign and the platform being used to deliver the voucher scheme. Having read the above, if you wish to take part, all you need to do is express interest by emailing
* Be bookable online (or be
willing to be)
* Have availability during the
campaign period from October into early 2022
*Agree to the TXGB and
VisitBritainShop terms and condition
*Be signed-up to the COVID-19
industry standard ‘We’re Good to Go’
Free webinars to help food and drink manufacturers get digital
Superfast Business Wales have added new dates for their free webinar series tailored to food and drink manufacturers.
If you’re a Welsh food and drink producer, let us help you build your digital confidence.
Join us for two new webinars tailored for Welsh food and drink producers.
We’ll show you how to use digital marketing to reach customers and get cash in the bank, as well as online tools to help you better manage your business, stock, and customers - such as CRM and booking systems, accounting and more.
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Do you know how to manage drug and alcohol misuse at work?
Employers have a legal duty to protect employees’ health, safety and welfare.
Understanding the signs of drug and alcohol misuse (or abuse) will help you manage health and safety risk in your workplace.
The Health and Safety Executive website has step-by-step guidance to help you manage drug and alcohol misuse at work.
Business
Needs Survey - Manufacturing
EEOC Market Insight Survey
As part of the North Wales Growth Deal, Glyndwr University are leading a project to create an Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre of excellence on campus in Wrexham, as well as extending the Optics specialism in St Asaph.
To support our market research, we would appreciate your support in completing this short survey.
Further information on the project is below, following which there are eleven questions which should take no longer than five minutes to complete.
For further information about the project or to discuss collaboration
please contact the Enterprise team at Glyndwr University at
enterprise@glyndwr.ac.uk.
READ MORE AND TAKE THE SURVEY
Launch of Instagram Small Business Mentorship Programme
Successful business owners will be chosen to win mentoring, access to content creation workshops, marketing and Instagram ad credits to help grow their UK based small business.
Small Business Britain has partnered with Instagram to offer businesses an opportunity to benefit from their new UK Mentorship Programme.
Participants will learn about content creation, marketing and social commerce from renowned creators, successful founders and Instagram experts.
The competition is open to owners or founders of small businesses based in the UK with 1-25 employees. They must use some of the following Instagram functionalities: Stories, Shops, IGTV, Reels.
The mentorship scheme will run between October and December 2021.
The deadline for submission of entries is 19 September 2021 (24:00 BST).
Go North Wales Tourism
Awards
Deadline - 10th October 2021.
The Go North Wales Tourism Awards are back for 2021. They will be held at Venue Cymru, Llandudno on 25 November.
The purpose of the awards is to celebrate and recognise excellence in the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
The awards will showcase and celebrate the achievements, hard work and dedication of those working in the industry.
APPLY HERE
HMRC – Support for Businesses
The HMRC YouTube channel has helpful and informative guides for customers who need help completing a variety of transactions with HMRC
Check out the HMRC YouTube channel HERE
Would you like to receive regular Digital Help & Support from HMRC explaining what your obligations are when running a small business?
If so, sign up HERE to the HMRC Email Service to start receiving HMRC videos, webinars & email alerts
Superfast
Business Wales (SFBW)
Free Online
Courses
If you need help taking your business online, SFBW are here for you. They can provide you with the digital skills and support to secure your business for now and in the future.
Whether you’re new to digital or looking to make more of your online presence, SFBW have an in-depth webinar waiting for you.
Business Wales
The Welsh Government’s Business Wales service supports new and established businesses in Wales.
Whether you’re thinking about starting a new business, have already taken the first few steps or want to grow your current business, we can help.
Business Wales supports the sustainable growth of small and medium size enterprises across the country by offering access to information, guidance and business support including:
· Starting up
· Employment Advice
· General Business Management Support
· Environmental Management Advice
· eBusiness Support
· Tendering Support
· International Trade
· Mentoring Service
· Workshops
Search the Business Wales Events Finder for business related training, workshops, networking, seminars and more from a variety of organisations.
