Business Wales are running an Accelerated Growth Programme delivered by the Excelerator Consortium. A series of webinars are available which can help prepare your business for the Brexit Transition. Brexit Transition – The Clock is Ticking, Are You Ready? This webinar will look at the overall implications for your business; what it will mean for […]
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To support businesses during the lockdown fortnight, Welsh Government has announced a £300m financial support package. The Welsh Government said the funding will complement wage-support schemes available from the UK government and more information would be available shortly. Key elements of the support package will include: an extra £150 million into phase three of the […]
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It has been a difficult year for businesses and sadly due to the ongoing pandemic, the Bridgend Business Forum annual awards ceremony will not take place this year. Instead, we have heard from businesses across Bridgend County Borough about what being a forum member has meant to them and how they are coping with and […]
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Property or business owners located in one of Bridgend county borough’s urban centres are being invited to apply now for grants of up to £10,000 for outdoor adaptations that facilitate social distancing in external areas. The funding can be used towards a variety of adaptations ranging from outdoor canopies and igloo bubbles to outdoor furniture […]
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As an increasing number of businesses reopen, employers are being asked to follow five key steps to help keep people safe at work. The steps, set out by the Welsh Government, are as follows: Carry out a Covid-19 risk assessment Help staff to work from home whenever possible Take action to ensure that 2m physical […]
Read 'Employers asked to follow five key steps to help keep people safe at work' >Thank you for joining our free online webinar – how to get started with social media with Bethan Wright, Director, Red Digital – Events. Please see attached a copy of the presentation and the content schedule/planner template which you can use. To keep up to date and for further information on all of our upcoming webinars […]
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Are you interested in providing an offer to Vectis Card holders in Bridgend County Borough? What is needed from you? An offer or discount that you are comfortable with! Popular offers include a certain % off, spend x amount and get x amount off, even a free coffee when you buy a sandwich. Plus, if […]
Read 'Businesses invited to become a Vectis Card partner' >As parts of the tourism and hospitality sector start to reopen across Wales, Bridgend County Borough Council has launched a new destination brand and website, promoting places to visit in the area and providing information on activities and available accommodation. The new platform, visitbridgend.co.uk, was originally planned to launch ahead of the Easter holidays, but […]
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A Covid-19 risk assessment tool has been produced by the Health and Safety Executive to help businesses manage risk and protect people. The online tool works by highlighting issues which need to be included in a risk assessment of the workplace – such as identifying certain hazards, looking at who might be harmed and how, […]
Read 'New tool helps businesses protect staff and customers' >Thank you for attending the employment law update webinar with Hugh James on the 8 July 2020. Please find below a link to the recording of Wednesday’s webinar and a copy of the slides here. https://vimeo.com/437088479 The password is: BridgendHJ Upcoming employment law update webinar with Hugh James – 16 September 2020 at 10am.
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