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Category: Business

Smart Money Cymru credit union reports “outstanding” 12 months of growth

Tuesday, June 7, 2022Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Caerphilly-based credit union Smart Money Cymru has reported “outstanding performance” over the last 12 months.

Triathlete turns entrepreneur after finding inspiration in tin of tuna

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

While the country was in lockdown due to Covid, triathlete Kevin Baker opened a tin of tuna – which led to a business idea.

Training firm hands 51% of ownership to its staff

Thursday, April 7, 2022Thursday, April 7, 2022

Tredomen training firm Educ8 has announced it has handed 51% of its ownership to its staff.

Apprentice wins gold at UK-wide skills competition

Monday, January 31, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Alisha Thomas won gold at the WorldSkills contest, where she took part in the Health and Social Care Foundation category.

Small business owners call for long-term plan as Covid restrictions ease

Monday, January 24, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

While restrictions are set to be eased as Wales returns to Alert Level Zero at the end of the month, small business owners in Caerphilly County Borough have said they want more to be done to protect their livelihoods going forward.

19-year-old beauty student “challenging stereotypes” by launching roofing firm

Wednesday, January 19, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

“I don’t think many people expect a 19-year-old woman who is studying beauty therapy in college to launch her own roofing company.”

Funding applications open for businesses hit by Covid restrictions

Tuesday, January 18, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Eligible businesses can apply for grants of between £2,500 to £25,000, with grants dependent on their size and number of employees.

£120m support package for businesses affected by Covid restrictions

Thursday, December 23, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Details of a £120m support package for businesses impacted by new Covid restrictions have been announced by the Welsh Government.

Business resilience during pandemic celebrated at awards ceremony

Monday, November 29, 2021Monday, November 29, 2021

The winners collected their awards at a ceremony at Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa, near Maesycwmmer.

Credit union to become a community bank

Tuesday, November 2, 2021Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Caerphilly-based Credit Union Smart Money Cymru says its new name will better reflect its growing range of services.

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