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Business management

Wales election manifestos 2021 – what’s in them for small businesses?

Ahead of the elections on May 6, we give you a summary of the pledges being made for small businesses by each political party in Wales

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Small business confidence grows as shops reopen in England and Wales

Small businesses are feeling much more hopeful about the future than this time last year, as shops reopen across England and Wales

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Covid-19 roadmap – when can I reopen my small business in Wales?

Mark Drakeford, First Minister of Wales, has announced Covid-19 restriction easing, including when some businesses could reopen

Government Grants

Wales announces £500m Economic Resilience Fund

Welsh government announces grants of up to £10,000 for micro-businesses employing up to nine people, including sole traders

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Welsh firms gain capital investments aid

Wales has established a new fund to support small firms with their capital investments.

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Wales unveils £150m small firm fund

A £150 million fund has been launched in Wales to support the growth of over 800 small companies.

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Small firm health award launched in Wales

Wales has unveiled a new scheme to improve the wellbeing of people working for small companies.

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£36m start-up plan for Wales

Welsh entrepreneurs will be encouraged to start their own businesses in a new initiative launched by the Assembly Government.

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Intellectual property aid for Welsh SMEs

Small and medium-sized businesses in Wales can get practical and financial help with intellectual property (IP) issues from a business support initiative.

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Welsh high-tech start-ups get special treatment

Knowledge-driven, high-tech fledgling enterprises with the potential for rapid growth are being given easy access to good technological and research links, through a new Welsh Development Agency (WDA) initiative - Technium Centres.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.