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One final time Co Founder Dan Langford, talks to host Mark Powney from Business News Wales about the final events held this week, his overall highlights, achievements and what is in store for 2023.
Today Co Founder Dan Langford, talks to host Mark Powney from Business News Wales about the some of the latest events and discussions taking place at Wales Week London.
Today Co Founders Dan Langford, talks to host Mark Powney from Business News Wales about the some of the latest events and discussions taking place at Wales Week London.
Today Co Founders Dan Langford, and Mike Jordon are joined by guests including the Switzerland ambassador Markus Leitner, actor Guy Masterson and Head of UK Projects at Furrer+Frey AG, Noel Dolphin who talk to host Mark Powney from Business News Wales about the some of the latest events today at Wales Week London.
Today Dan Langford, talks to host Mark Powney from Business News Wales about the Rugby weekend and what's coming up this week in Wales Week London.
Today Dan Langford, talks to host Mark Powney from Business News Wales about the final leg of this first week of Wales Week London.
Welcome to day 3 of the Wales Week London daily podcast, exploring the of activities and events that celebrate and promote everything that is great about Wales, in London and around the world.
Welcome to day 2 of the Wales Week London daily podcast, exploring the of activities and events that celebrate and promote everything that is great about Wales, in London and around the world.
Welcome to the Wales Week London daily podcast, exploring the of activities and events that celebrate and promote everything that is great about Wales, in London and around the world. Each day Join Co-Founders Dan Langford and Mike Jordan and guests, talk to host Mark Powney from Business News Wales about the latest happenings from this annual showcase.
In this edition, Carwyn Jones meets the Founder and CEO of the company that is tipped to be one of Wales' first "unicorn" businesses, Dean Ward at DWS Group. The company specialise in Property and Development Marketing, who have gone from zero to a staggering £350 million in its turnover within only the three years of its operation. Dean also shares what drove him to start his own business after spending 18 years in the property development and land registry sectors.
Mark Powney, Editor-in-Chief at Business News Wales, speaks exclusively to Lesley Griffiths MS, the Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales and Trefnydd. They discuss the Senedd's latest scheme to get more local food & drink produce on our supermarket shelves, the Senedd's vision for Welsh agriculture over the next 10 years, and exploring the potential export opportunities for the Welsh food & drink industry.
This week, Carwyn welcomes Ben Cottam, Head of Wales for the FSB, and Robert Lloyd-Griffiths, the National Director Wales for the Institute of Directors - who this week makes a big announcement regarding his future with the IoD.
This week, Carwyn welcomes Richard Selby, the National Chair for the Institute of Directors, and Siwan Rees, the Senior Programme Manager of Impact Innovation.
This week, Carwyn is joined by Ben Cottam from the FSB, Ian Price from CBI Wales, and welcomes for the first time Connie Dixon from Openreach.
This week, Carwyn is joined by Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Kellie Beirne and Katy Chamberlain to take a closer look at the new and interesting ministerial appointments in Welsh Government following the May 2021 Elections, and how well they think these ministers will fare in tackling some of Wales' most crucial questions and issues.
In this Digital Discussion, Carwyn meets Steve Hughson, the Chief Executive of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to discuss how the pandemic restrictions have affected operations for the famous Royal Welsh Show, and what he and the organisation are hoping to do for the next Royal Welsh Show in 2022.
In this Digital Discussion, Carwyn Jones is joined by Dr. Sally Lewis, Navjot Kalra, and Professor Hamish Laing to investigate how Wales can maximise the very best outcomes in both the health and social care systems whilst maintaining the funding available.
In this Business News Wales Exclusive Interview, Managing Editor Mark Powney speaks to the newly appointed Welsh Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething. He speaks on some of the challenges he is keen to tackle in the role and Wales' potential in becoming an economic hub for international investment.
In this episode of the Wales Business Review, host Carwyn Jones is joined by guests Ashley Rogers, Alwen Williams and Gareth Jones to discuss North Wales’ Transition Towards a Carbon Zero Economy.
Delivering economic transformation for a better future of work, welcome to the 4th episode of the series, hosted by Mark Powney of Business News Wales, with guests Andrew Beaney, Managing Consultant at Box UK, and technology consultant Tegid Roberts.
In this episode, the guests will focus on the impact of covid-19 and the effect this will have on the future of work in Wales.
In this episode of Carwyn Meets, Carwyn speaks to Siwan Rees, Entrepreneurship Development Manager at NatWest Wales.
PLEASE NOTE: This interview was recorded pre Covid-19.
Welcome to the eighth episode of Wales Business Review. This week former First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones is joined by Frank Holmes, Cardiff Capital Region Chair and Founding Partner, Gambit Corporate Finance LLP and Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Director of IoD
This week former First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones is joined by Alwen Williams, Programme Director at North Wales Economic Ambition Board and Wayne Preece, Group CEO, Hydro Industries.
Welcome to the sixth episode of Wales Business Review. This week former First Minister of Wales is joined by Frank Holmes, Cardiff Capital Region Chair and Founding Partner, Gambit Corporate Finance LLP and Oliver Conger, Managing Director of Rototherm.
Welcome to the sixth episode of Wales Business Review. This week former First Minister of Wales is joined by Katy Chamberlain, Chief Executive of Business in Focus, and Nick Pearce, co-founder of Object-Matrix.
Please note this week's show was recorded via video conferencing to watch - https://businessnewswales.com/podcastwales-business-review-episode-4-coronavirus-special/
A weekly Business News Wales podcast, hosted by former First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones. This week Carwyn is joined by Ben Cottam, Head of External Affairs of FSB Wales, and Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Director of IoD Wales in this coronavirus special.
The future for so many is very unclear at the moment and in this coronavirus special of The Wales Business Review, we explore some of the issues affecting businesses in Wales.
Former first minister Carwyn Jones hosts two guests, Ian Price, director of the CBI in Wales and Ken Skates, Minister for Economy and Transport.
Ken Skates, Minister for Transport and the Economy talks to Mark Powney, Managing Director of Business News Wales about the funding available to businesses across Wales.
This is a huge, unprecedented crisis that we're facing, probably the biggest crisis in terms of economic fallout since World War 2.
We expect further support to come from U.K. government in the form of a wage subsidy scheme that's absolutely essential in order to keep businesses afloat and to ensure that people have money going into their pockets during this incredibly difficult time.
I've spoken with colleagues and counterparts in Westminster about the need for a wage subsidy scheme and I hope that we will hear something in a matter of days.
The ideal way of securing the grants would be through local authorities with whom we're in discussion. Our aim is to utilise existing systems rather than develop new application processes that could lead to lengthy applications being made. We want to avoid that. We want the simplest, cleanest way of getting money out the door.
We're working with local authorities as fast as we possibly can. The money will be available to us from UK government from the start of the financial year.
We are looking at making sure that we can tie together support from across governments, from the banks, from the Development Bank of Wales and from other agencies.
All information about support will be available in a simple dashboard that we'll be tweeting out from my account every single day.
I've spoken today with the high street banks and the Development Bank of Wales and I made the comments to the high street banks, that they need to show the same sort of support that they had back in 2008.
I think it's fair to say that the UK government have heard the message loud and clear that we need to be there as an integral part of forming interventions so that when announcements are made, we as a Welsh government are able to say, yes, that will apply in Wales and we want to make sure that we can because we recognise that it's going to have to be a consistent message for businesses across the UK during what will be a very turbulent period.
Whatever political differences there may be between myself and ministers in Westminster, they don't matter. They do not matter. Now we are all turning our guns in the direction of Coronavirus, and we will work together regardless of political differences to overcome this huge challenge. That's what the people of our country would expect.
We've got a discretionary fund opening which will target money at those viable businesses that just need a bridge.
I think it's safe to say that the shape of the economy will change quite considerably over the next 12 to 24 months. So too, will human behaviours. And I've already set up a very tight team within government that are looking at the recovery phase from Coronavirus.
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans talks to Mark Powney, Managing Director of Business News Wales about the impact the coronavirus will have on the economy, and how it’s not all bad news. Interview Highlights
- The economy will fall by 15%-20% over the next two quarters and it will be a difficult time for many.
- If the government does what it says it's going to do and businesses are protected from the worse of it, there is no reason why we won't have a rapid bounce back in 2021.
- The UK Government may take on the liability for insurance claims within the hospitality sector.
- Brexit resulted in businesses building up their balance sheets and it is estimated that there is about £750billion of cash in the corporate sector in the UK which will provide the economy with a strong buffer.
- The working population wasn’t enabled to work from home in previous recessions, the flexibility wasn’t there and this is something that will change in the future.
- The crisis will offer an opportunity for some businesses to take a step back and reflect on the future.
Ben Cottam Head of External Affairs at FSB Cymru talks to Mark Powney, Managing Director of Business News Wales about the role of government in the coronavirus crisis and why small businesses need the support from everyone.
Interview Highlights
There is a high level of concern and uncertainly in a fast-moving situation as businesses question their ability to keep trading
Unlike Brexit, we have a situation outside of businesses control.
One of the problems we have is the inconsistency within government. Welsh Government hear the announcement at the same time as the general public and then they have to go away and figure out the numbers in terms of what it means for them and how they can then deliver it in Wales so we get a delay in Wales which is difficult when there is such urgency.
My message to the UK and Welsh Governments that it is the expectation of business that they work closely together with a more seamless approach. We don’t want to have a chase situation every time an announcement is made by the UK government.
It's great to see that the business rates announcement will be matched by Welsh Government and that’s a positive. With the increase in cash support, we wait to see whether this will be matched in Wales as it absolutely should be.
Will the level of support that’s been announced in England be replicated in Wales? Businesses in Wales should be able to expect that same level of support.
How will the Welsh Government get the £100Million of funding out the door which is the topic most brought up in conversation with our members.
We will get to a point in weeks to come where the situation stabilises, it may not be comfortable but businesses will adapt
Homeworking is important but how do we motivate people, how do we make sure they are not too distant and ensure that mental health doesn’t become an issue.
When we come out of this it will be important to ask ourselves how do we create a more resilient economy and an economy that can weather any future hits
Small businesses will need support from everyone, shop local buy local and support those who need it.
David Chapman, Executive Director for Wales for UKHospitality, talks to Mark Powney, Managing Director of Business News Wales about the impact the coronavirus will have on the hospitality industry. Interview Highlights
The last 10 days have been absolutely savage for the hospitality industry across all parts of Wales. There has been a cliff-edge fall off for visitors to pubs and hotels and it's created a critical cashflow problem.
A large hotel employer on March the 1st had a 74% occupancy and is now down to 20%
Lots of venues are concerned not only for their own business but also for the people that work for them, its an emotional as well as economic impact.
Some of our hospitality businesses are not just providing a service they are part of the local community and play a big part in supporting local supply chains.
In Pembrokeshire and Gwynedd local people are dependent on the industry for their livelihood.
Some Large Welsh hospitality businesses could be a victim of the crisis and it's highly likely we will loose a really big name in the industry.
Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) reveals ‘Resilient’, the third in a series of three analytical reports designed to provide robust and reliable data on a range of economic, social and environmental indicators to better understand the performance of the region.
Welcome to the second episode of Wales Business Review. A weekly Business News Wales podcast, hosted by former First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones.
This week Carwyn is joined by Heather Myers, CEO of South and Mid Wales Chambers of Commerce, and Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Director of IoD Wales.
In this episode of Carwyn Meets, Carwyn speaks to Huw Thomas, Leader of Cardiff Council.
Welcome to the first ever episode of our Wales Business Review podcast.
A weekly Business News Wales podcast, hosted by former First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones.
This week Carwyn is joined by Ben Cottam, Head of External Affairs of FSB Wales, and Robert Lloyd Griffiths, Director of IoD Wales, to discuss the Flybe failure, the impact of coronavirus, and how Wales is leading the world in environmental technology.
Cardiff Capital Region launches second in a series of “State of the Region” reports
CCR Economic Growth Partnership Board Member, Kevin Gardiner and CCR Chief Operating Officer Rhys Thomas talk to Mark Powney, MD Business News Wales about the essential role competitiveness plays in delivering the CCR Industrial and Economic plan, how this data will be used to drive City Deal decision making and the positive signs we are starting to see with regard to the diversity of existing businesses and our growing skills base.
The third and final part of the series “Resilient” will be published and discussed in March.
Rachael Flanagan runs a multi-million-pound business employing over 250 staff throughout Wales and the West.
With her go-getter attitude and drive for success, she is truly an inspiration to all. Starting her business, Mrs Bucket Cleaning Services, at the age of 18 after failing her business A-level, she started her business with just £20 of black and white flyers and distributed them around the area. The response was better than Rachael anticipated and she was inundated with enquiries so decided to rope in some carefully chosen staff to help.
Ten years on, Rachael Flanagan has created an impressive management team who run the day to day business now, enabling her to work ‘on the business, not in it’ as well as mentoring other entrepreneurs and small business owners on helping them take their business to another level.
Cllr Huw Thomas talks to Mark Powney, Business News Wales Managing Director about why he believes that it is essential we attend Mipim and what we collectively hope to achieve.
Cllr Andrew Morgan Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council and Chair of Regional Cabinet Cardiff Capital Region talks to Mark Powney Business News Wales Managing Director about why he believes that it is essential we attend Mipim and what we collectively hope to achieve.
Wondering why some the winners of the inaugural FinTech Awards Wales entered and what they have been up to? Business News Wales catches up with winners from Confused.com, Delio and Credas and hears more about the future of FinTech in Wales in a special podcast hosted by Matthew Hyde from Recruit 121.
Kellie Beirne was appointed as Chief Executive of Cardiff Capital Region City Deal in mid-2018. The City Deal is a £1.28 billion GVA-growth and jobs programme, involving ten South Wales local authorities. She moved from a post as Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Enterprise Officer at Monmouthshire County Council , where she gained a reputation for bringing innovation and innovative ways of working, often private-sector-derived, into the world of public service delivery.
She has previously been Director of Innovation and Enterprise and Chief Officer, Regeneration and Culture at Monmouthshire Council. Before that, she undertook roles in a South Wales Housing Association and in local authority Housing policy.
Kellie is Co-Chair of the Innovation Advisory Council for Wales and has been a Prince of Wales Innovation Scholar (POWIS).
Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has launched “Connected”, the first in a series of three analytical reports designed to provide robust and reliable data on a series of economic, social and environmental indicators to better understand the performance of the region.
On this podcast, CCR Economic Growth Partnership Chair, Frank Holmes and Board Member Chris Sutton talk to Mark Powney, MD Business News Wales about the context for these reports, the essential role connectivity plays in delivering the CCR Industrial and economic plan and some of the great strides that are being taken in this direction through the various investment programmes currently under consideration across the region and in particular through the CCR City Deal.
As part of our Daily Insights Podcast Series, Business News Wales Editor, Mark Powney, interviews Deputy Minister For the Economy Lee Waters. The Importance of the foundational economy and its link to economic prosperity for Wales is clear but how does this dovetail into the climate emergency, social enterprise and changes in procurement? What about our startup community? What does the future hold for organisations such as Business Wales? How realistic is Welsh independence? and of course, we have a new prime minister and government what will the Welsh government be doing to build bridges and of course protect existing powers?
In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Lisa Lucas, Senior Research Officer at MADE Wales Lisa Lucas has primary responsibility for managing the collaborations with SMEs in delivering the MADE project.
MADE Wales is a suite of EU-funded projects delivered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) through its Centre for Advanced Batch Manufacture (CBM), tailor-made for Welsh SME's and individuals to plug into the power of disruptive technologies, in order to boost productivity. www.MADECymru.co.uk
Lyndon started constructaquote.com in 1990, aged just 19. He was struggling financially and had to live out of his car when he landed a commission only insurance job. He had no experience in the industry but needed a wage to support his family.
Nine months later he decided to take control of his career and started constructaquote. It took a lot of persuading to get insurance companies to trust this rookie, but when Lyndon won his first insurer over, others soon followed.
By the time Lyndon was 26 he was a millionaire, and by 28 he was a multimillionaire. He hasn’t looked back since.
Wealthify’s CEO and co-founder, Dr Richard Theo is a Cardiff-based award-winning entrepreneur. Technology is at the heart of everything Richard does, having used his PhD in computer sciences to established a number of successful tech companies, including ActiveQuote Ltd, the UK's leading comparison site and broker of health insurance, income protection & life insurance, and most recently, Wealthify.
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE has been championing entrepreneurship in Wales for the last 20 years and is the creator of the Wales Fast Growth 50 which identifies the nation’s fastest growing firms every year. With academic publications in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation, a best-selling textbook on enterprise and regular media commentary on economic development in Wales and beyond.
Director of CBI Wales, Ian heads up the CBI office in Wales, responsible for representing the majority of major businesses in Wales in their dealings with government and its support functions. He also looks after all recruitment and retention of members. He is consistently lobbying government in Cardiff and Westminster to ensure that the view of business is always taken into account when formulating policy.
Ian is also Chair Wales Apprenticeship Advisory Board, carrying out reviews of apprenticeship delivery in Wales.
Prior to CBI Ian has held several senior roles within business.
Ian was in the Royal Air Force for nine years and served in the Falklands during 1982 and received the South Atlantic Campaign medal. He has one daughter and lives in Mumbles. He is an enthusiastic runner, having completed numerous half and full marathons, and is a lifelong Swansea City fan.
Previous to his appointment as Prince’s Trust Cymru Director, Mr Jones was the Wales Area Manager for The Royal British Legion during a time of that charity’s transformation. Previously, he served in the Armed Forces for over 25 years as an officer in The Royal Welsh. His roles included overseeing the delivery of combat and leadership training, media and strategic communications, and planning and delivering intelligence training both in the UK and abroad.
Phil’s family hail from Lampeter and Llandullas. He was born in Bicester, Oxfordshire and attended Lord Williams's School, Thame, before being commissioned into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1986.
What is ethical banking and how is it different from the traditional model? Is it the solution to growing a more sustainable Wales?
Before joining the Development Bank of Wales, Giles was a partner at private equity firm TDR Capital LLP focusing on deal origination activities. Prior to this he spent nine years with Punch Taverns plc -- the first year as Chair, and then as chief executive following the IPO of the business.
GlobalWelsh is a not-for-profit organisation that is proactively engaging with all non-resident Welsh and enlisting their quid-pro-quo support to improve the fortunes of the Welsh economy. Their activities span engaging with entrepreneurs and business leaders across a broad range of areas including; business & entrepreneurship, sport, arts, tourism, education, international trade, inward investment and philanthropy.
The Welsh Economy grew by 2.3% in 2018 making Wales the fastest growing nation across the UK. Why is the Welsh Economy so resilient and is Wales ready to compete on the international stage? What are Welsh Government priorities in regards to the renewables industry, social enterprise and of course the M4 relief road alternatives?
The Swansea Bay City Deal is looking for a new programme director. Who is the idea candidate and what expectations are in place? Is it too late for regional partners to submit new projects or is the window very much open? and what’s the latest update regarding the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon? What could go wrong this time around and what are the chances of a positive announcement in the autumn?
Cerys joined Chwarae Teg in 2017, having spent 15 years working in the education and skills sector. As Chief Executive Cerys sets the strategic direction for Chwarae Teg and stretches our ambitions as we strive to make Wales a world leader in gender equality.
Prior to this, Cerys worked in roles at the Learning and Work Institute, the Open University and the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, as well as having served as a Councillor for Cardiff County Council for five and half years.
Alongside business partners, Cerys has established, opened and run several businesses in the hospitality and catering trade in South Wales. Starting with critically acclaimed The Potted Pig, which opened in 2011 and subsequently two further branches of Porro restaurants. She is now focused on three venues: Milkwood in Pontcanna (est. July 2017), The Lansdowne pub in Canton (est. 2012) and The Grange pub in Grangetown (est. 2017).
Is there still time for Pembrokeshire to get a bigger slice of the Swansea Bay City Deal? Could the region become the green capital of Europe and how important is digital infrastructure to the future Pembrokeshire economy?
Derek Walker is Chief Executive of the Wales Co-operative Centre, which is Wales’s co-operative and social enterprise development body. As well as co-operative and social enterprise development, the Centre develops and implements projects that strengthen communities and promote inclusion.
Derek represents the social enterprise sector on the Third Sector Partnership Council as well as the Welsh Government's Council for Economic Renewal and the Programme Monitoring Committee for the European Structural and Investment Funds.
In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Heather Myers, CEO of the South & Mid Wales Chamber of Commerce
In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Ken Skates AM, Minister for Economy and Transport with the Welsh Government
In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Ian Edwards, Chief Executive of the Celtic Manor and International Conference Centre Wales.
Ian has a reputation for making things happen, having led the bid for Celtic Manor and Wales to stage the 2014 NATO Summit and was named ‘Hotelier of the Year 2015’ at the European Hospitality Awards.
In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Rupert Moon, Head of Business Development at i4 Technology and former professional rugby player.
The Carwyn Meets series will see former First Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones, talk to a variety of prominent figures in the Welsh business community around the challenges and opportunities facing the Welsh economy today.
The new Carwyn Meets series is the latest development in Business News Wales’ newly developed podcast strategy, following the launch of its Business Weekly podcast back in February. The podcasts are recorded at a purposely built studio at Business News Wales’ offices in the Welsh capital.
In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: * Former First Minister Carwyn Jones talks to us about the current situation in Bridgend following the Ford decision * We speak to Marc McAuley of CIPFA about the potential £1bn threat that fraud poses the public sector * Professor Geraint Harvey of Swansea University shares his research into the gender pay gap within the airline industry * USW has opened an incubator dedicated to graduate entrepreneurs, Richie Turner joins us to tell us more * Newport Wafer Fab has recently completed a Multi-million pound re-financing deal. Rob McKay and Paul James tell us more about the Wafer fab and the deal * David Jones of Hafod Renewables reacts to the recent decision to quadruple the VAT on solar panels * and Eleri Powell of Brecon Carreg talks to us about their fundraising campaign for defibrillators across Wales.
The series will see former First Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones, talk to a variety of prominent figures in the Welsh business community around the challenges and opportunities facing the Welsh economy today.
The new Carwyn Meets series is the latest development in Business News Wales’ newly developed podcast strategy, following the launch of its Business Weekly podcast back in February. The podcasts are recorded at a purposely built studio at Business News Wales’ offices in the Welsh capital.
In this episode, Carwyn sits down with Ben Cottam, Head of External Affairs at FSB Cymru
In this episode of Carywn Meets...
Carywn is joined by the Managing Director of Business News Wales, Mark Powney, to discuss his background, the current state of media and his plans for Business News Wales.
In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including:
- Economy Minister, Ken Skates AM, spoke to us about Welsh Government funding of 650k for a new Software Development Hub in the Welsh capital.
- Walter May from Global Welsh tells us about a new investment portal enabling Welsh Diaspora to invest in Wales based businesses.
- Colin Lea of Transport for Wales talks to us about the £7 million investment to upgrade and maintain station ticket machines.
- Monmouthshire based Estuary Oils, have the opportunity to win of £100 million in contracts thanks to Sell2Wales. Ashley Smith from Estuary Oils spoke to us about the opportunity.
- Brains Brewery have recently moved to their new site and have released a special beer to celebrate the move. Head Brewer Bill Dobson explains all.
- Ashley Rogers from the Growth Track 360 Campaign speaks to us about the campaign and their plans for the North Wales Rail Network.
- Ben Samson tells us why Swansea University has become the first organisation in Wales to achieve Gold standard for its work in promoting the benefits of cycling to staff.
- Dean Jeffery of Tourism Swansea Bay covers a new joint initiative with BayTrans, to promote Swansea bay as a leading tourist destination.
In this episode, former Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones sits down with James Price, Chief Executive of Transport for Wales.
In Limestone Grey's podcast, Managing Director Matthew Jones is joined by Adrian Coles, Relationship Director at Natwest to discuss R&D tax credits, what they are all about and how they can benefit your business.
What is Lean Management and what can it do for your business?
We spoke with British Manufacturing company Rototherm and US based Pheonix Technology to find out more on how these two companies have identified and implemented Lean Management within their organisations.
In this episode, former Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones sits down with Councillor Paul Miller of Pembrokeshire County Council.
In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: * Heather Myers from the South Wales Chamber encourages business to apply to become part of the Supply Chain for Hinkley Point. * Monmouthshire Council have reported another surplus for the year of 2018/19. Councillor Phil Murphy joins us to tell us more. * A recent survey by KPMG has looked into how businesses view digital transformation. We spoke to Director of IT advisory at KPMG, Derek Kay to find out more. * The importance of a Social Media policy in the modern workplace is of critical importance in this digital era. Caryl Thomas of Cardiff Based HR Dept spoke to us on the subject. * We spoke to David Elsmere of Superfast Business Wales who is encouraging Business to use their Digital support programme. * Emelyne Burkhard of the Celtic English Academy spoek to us on why Wales should aim to attract more international students. * BITC Cymru have held their 'Waste to Wealth' summit this week. We spoke to BITC Cymru Director, Matt Appleby, to learn more. * and finally Chase de Vere, who have offices in Cardiff, have announced their best year and Ben Staniforth talks to us about their performance and the Welsh Economy.
In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: * Ben Cottam of the FSB and Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, give us their reactions to the decision surrounding the M4 Relief Road. * Recent research from Indeed shows that UK employees are more supportive of a 4-day working week and the publication of salaries. Pawel Adrjan from Indeed tells us more. * Martin Condy talks to us about the New Beginnings Employability programme which Cardiff and Vale College have partnered with Deloitte to deliver. * Young women in Wales are being offered the chance to gain boardroom experience through a programme from Chwarae Teg. Helen Antoniazzi gives us more detail. * North Wales PR firm Outwrite PR have picked up three nominations for a podcast series. Anthony Bullick tells us more about the awards and how they got the nod. * A North Wales wind farm has picked up momentum and Katy Woodington of innogy Renewables joins us to tell us more about how the project will benefit the local community. * £1.2 million has been awarded to North Wales' Y Shed development to help create a sustainable local business space. Rachael Wheatley talks to us about the project and what it means for the community.
In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: * Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart talks to us about the Energy Island Vision to renew Swansea's Tidal energy ambitions. * Jan Quarrington of Principality Building Society tells us about the £10m financing they have given to South Wales Projects * Following on from a recent debate, Iwan Thomas of Planed discusses if more should be done to ensure Welsh Students study in Wales. * The 2019 Social Business Awards have Launched and Glenn Bowen of the Co Op joins us to tell us more about the awards * Amber Energy have released the UK's first Business Energy Comparison Bot and Dan Ashman joins us to tell us more. * Fflur Jones of Darwin Gray joins us to tell us more about the Mental Health at Work Conference. * And Elfed Thomas talks to us about how Pure Fibre Housing has deliver fibre to housing association tenants
In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: * Walter May, who speaks to us about the new Japanese City Hub recently opened by GlobalWelsh. * Swansea City Council have found that 'Staycations' are providing a boost to Swansea's Economy, Robert Francis-Davies tells us more. * We speak to Nick Stamenkovic about the latest NatWest data around Welsh Business Activity. * Following a recent announcement of £30m in funding, Rhiannon Hardiman of Living Streets Symru talks to us about 'Active Travel' * Aine Morris, Chief Exec of the Abergavenny Food Festival shares with us the line-up for this year's event. * Hugh James' HQ, Two Central Square recently won at the BCO Regional Awards, Matthew Tossell tells us more. * The DVLA were recently awarded as a FairPlay Employer by Chwarae Teg, to discuss the scheme we are joined by Alison Dacey. * Sarah Ellwood of Supertemps and S2 talks to us about the Demand for Skilled Workers in North Wales. * And finally, Annalisa O'Rourke of Memset discusses how a lack of diversity is impacting our IT Skills Deficiency.
In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including:
Max Munday of Cardiff Business School about the latest report from the Economic Intelligence Wales (EIW) Unit.
Neil Meredith from EY following Sean Taylor’s win at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Midlands and South West awards.
Andrew Walker tells us more about MADE a suite of initiatives designed for manufacturers in Wales.
Liz Brookes of Grapevine event management tells us about the Shortlist for the Cardiff Business Awards.
Wales won big at the Public Finance Awards, and Rob Whiteman of CIPFA is on hand to tell us more.
Menter a Busnes are celebrating their 30th Anniversary, but also turning their attention to Mental Wellbeing in time for Mental Health Awareness Week.
And finally we speak to Adrienne O’Sullivan around how ACT Now is using the big screen to get big results.
In this week’s Podcast, we spoke to Nichola Cothero to find out more about a new Charity has been set up to protect Pembrokeshire’s coastlines.
Dr Claire Haven Tang talks to us about an international food conference which is being held in Wales for the first time.
Other stories this week include;
- Three new members have been appointed to the FSB’ Wales Policy Unit, we spoke with Ben Francis of FSB Wales to find out more
- Business Wales has launched a new pilot scheme in North Wales to drive more diversity in the transport sector, Clive Barnard explains why this scheme is so vital.
- Hays Travel North West, has pledged to sponsor the club’s Mold Road stand for the 2019/20 season. We spoke to Don Bircham of Hays Travel to discuss what the deal will mean for Wrexham.
- A recent survey conducted by the mental health charity MIND revealed that nearly half of employees feel that their manager would be able to spot if they were having problems with their mental health. Claire Foster of Mind tells us more.
- GO2 Drivers, one of the region’s leading suppliers of HGV drivers has now launched GO2 Personnel. We spoke to Chris Hughes of GO2 to find out more.
- A Caerphilly-based video production company has represented Wales at London’s famous Pinewood Studios. Steven Bollschweiler, of Insight Video Marketing, had his short-documentary film, ‘Journey to Basecamp’, featured at the festival which aims to celebrate and showcase the diversity of independent filmmakers.We spoke to Steven to find out more.
In this week’s Podcast...
Swansea University have been named the UK’s top university in a recent student poll. We spoke to Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle to find out what this means for the institution.
Established over 100 years ago and employing over 110 professional staff, with an annual turnover of approximately 7.5 million, financial services firm Broomfield Alexander has now been acquired by Baldwins. In a move that will position the firm as a major player in the business advisory sector in Wales, we spoke to Managing Director Ian Thomas to find out more.
A network aimed at supporting women in Wales to progress in the technology sector has been launched in Cardiff. The initative has been created by the team behind the digital festival, Innovation Point and headline sponsors Go Compare. To tell us more about Digital Women Wales, we spoke to Sam Wheeler.
The University of South Wales has recently joined a Wales-wide collaborative research project that is set to encourage industries to embrace photonics technologies. A technology affecting every industry sector in everyday life, but what exactly is Photonics and what are the opportunities for Wales? We spoke to Professor Nigel Copner of USW who explained more.
Members of North Wales’ business community recently received first hand lessons on how transformational leadership can help Wales build a bright future. Now the organisers behind the event are seeking nominations from across Wales. Barbara Chidgey, executive chair of the Leading Wales Awards Consortium explains more.
More than 50 South Wales businesses and organisations have been confirmed as finalists in this years Zokit Business Awards held at the Cardiff City Stadium on the 16th May. Zokit, an established support network, offers its members a wide range of support to businesses throughout South Wales. We spoke with Neil Lloyd of Zokit to find out more about the event.
And we have an exclusive interview with Gemma Collins of Natwest about what the bank are doing to support Wales’ entrepreneurs.
In this week’s Podcast, we spoke to Councillor Rob Stewart on the latest developments within the Swansea Bay City Deal.
Tom Denman of The Principality explains why house prices in Wales are falling, and what this means for the market.
We also have interesting interviews with
- Rhian Edwards (Wales Co-operative Centre)
- Rowena O'Sullivan (Atradius)
- Mark White (Robert Owen Community Banking)
- Professor Dylan Jones Evans, who talks to us about SME's and their importance to the Welsh Economy.
Welcome to episode eight of the Business Weekly Podcast from the team at Business News Wales:
- We spoke to Stewart Graves, MD at Mainstay Marine about a new marine energy contract
- Angharad Harding of Business in Focus tells us more about a new Start-up space in Carmarthen.
- To help plug brexit training gaps for the food and drink sector, we speak to Sarah Lewis of Food skills Cymru about a new programme
- Emily Meredith of Acorn Recruitment fills us in on recent changes to wages and pensions.
- David Jones of Coleg Cambria tells us about a new £20 million Redevelopment that has begun
- Principality have announced a recent investment in Financial Education, James Harper will us more.
- ITV's very own Jonathan Hill talks to us about ITV's pans for regional programming
- And as always we are joined by our very own Chris McColgan for an events update.
Welcome to episode seven of the Business Weekly Podcast from the team at Business News Wales:
- Welsh Life Sciences firm Bond Digital Health are on a mission to improve wellness, we spoke to Ian Bond to find out how he’s planning to employ new technologies to do just that.
- North Wales music platform Larynx Entertainment is looking to nurture the the growing welsh Hip-Hop scene and bring this growing market to the masses.
- Cardiff Bay video production agency, Rockadove, are offering charities in Wales a chance to win a £10,000 video project.
- Chris McColgan speaks to Emma Wilkins about Upcoming Business Shows
- One of South Wales’ most recognisable brands in the automotive sector, Trade Centre Wales, have announced record profits.
- Welsh ICE tell us about their new 5-9 initiative looking to bring startup business support to the Welsh Valleys.
- And the Cardiff Capital region have announced a pilot scheme intended to support young graduates to ensure Wales retains the top talent coming from out universities.
Welcome to episode six of the Business Weekly Podcast from the team at Business News Wales:
- A recent report outlines how Wales could make the transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035, we talked to David Jones at Marine Energy Wales to tell us more
- Vodafone UK’s, Dr Rob Matthews explains how Cardiff’s digital connectivity is set to be transformed with the arrival of 5G
- Aaron Shotton, Leader of Flintshire County Council talks to us about the £1Billion North Wales Growth Deal.
- Professor Dylan Jones Evans explains why small firms should be looking more closely at Cyber Security
- And we spoke with Chairman of Edenstone Homes, Jeff Taylor who talks to us about an initiative they are part of which is Helping to Bring Clean Water to a Community in West Africa.
On this weeks podcast;
- Adrian Field from FOR Cardiff Talks about how Cardiff can become a leading destination in the Business Events field.
- Matt Jones of LimestoneGrey is comes in to the studio to talk to us about how R+D tax credits could benefit your business.
- We speak to Vince Stephenson about Design and Supply, about how this manufacturing firm came to be, and where it’s going in the future.
- We speak to Huntingdons Fusion Techniques about the massive One Million Pound export deal that is set to change the game for the Burry port manufacturer
- We take an in-depth look at Wales’ innovation led growth potential courtesy of Swansea University.
- We speak to Brains Brewery about his royal highness the Duke of Cambridge opening the Brains Dragon Brewery
In this special episode of the Business Weekly podcast, Business News Wales hosted a special discussion on Fintech.
The round table discussion was sponsored by Recruit121 and Fintech Awards Wales
Hosted by Matt Hyde of Recruit121 the round table comprised of;
- Richard Theo - CEO of Wealthify and Fintech Wales Envoy
- Louise O'Shea - CEO of Confused.com
- Rhys David - CEO of Credas
During the podcast, the guests spoke on a number of subjects including;
- What is Fintech?
- How is Fintech disrupting the Financial services sector?
- How can Fintech companies work together for the betterment of the industry
- And what challenges the Fintech sector is currently facing in Wales
Listen below to the full discussion.
On this weeks podcast, we ask;
- What are habitual entrepreneurs and what are they bringing to the Welsh economy?
- Teddington Engineering Solutions talks to us about the firm's record exports.
- Barclays Eagle Labs tell us how they are helping businesses to grow, and we discover the
- Welsh firm building Cobots, who explain how they are helping the manufacturing industry to grow.
- Finally, we had Natwest in our studio talking about how they are supporting women in business.
On the show this week we talk to: * Cllr Hugh Evans about Denbighshire Councils March for business month * Alan Thomas from the Development Bank of Wales tells us about the record investment levels in West Wales * Jamie McGowen from Welsh Ice about its next round of funded spaces * And Professor Dylan Jones-Evans talks us through the opportunities for the creative sector in Wales
In the studio this week we have Avril Lewis telling us about the upcoming Wales Technology Awards and finally this week we interviewed the Natwest Director of Franchise Katherine Pullen who talks to us about the 400 million pound Welsh franchise sector.
Welcome to the inaugural Business Weekly podcast, a podcast rounding up some of the major and most interesting stories of the week on Business News Wales.
In this week’s show..
- We speak to Professor Dylan Jones Evans about this week’s Newport City Summit.
- We have an update from Swansea City FC legend Leon Britton on his latest business venture in Swansea
- Could Welsh pork carry the same brand strength as Welsh lamb? Kirstie Jones, from Hybu Cig Cymru explains all.
- Over 100 businesses have been nominated for a variety of Welsh Business awards this week and we spoke to Heather Myers from the South Wales Chamber, Matt Hyde from Finance Awards Wales and Fflur Jones from Wales HR Awards.
- Neil Francis from Knight Frank tells us why the welsh industrial property market has been on the rise.
- Entrepreneur Tanya Lynch tells us about her latest business venture Digital Detox and our very own Chris McColgan tells us about a formula 3D circuit race planned for Carmarthenshire this summer.