Conwy Business Support

17/02/2025

🏆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 🏆

The UK StartUP Awards champion and celebrate the best and brightest start-ups from across the United Kingdom and recognise the achievements of those amazing individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risk to launch a new product or service.

The Awards are more than just a ceremony, With exclusive access to a range of partners, sponsors, community perks and events, the awards provides a community of business-support to help start-ups thrive.
Applications close on the 21st February 2025 with the Wales final taking place on the 19th June!
For more information and to apply, follow the link: https://startupawards.uk/

Good Luck!

14/02/2025

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐜!

2025 is an exciting year of opportunities for any creative digital company freelancers, employees or artists in North Wales, as Creative North have a selection of fully-funded opportunities especially for YOU!

Join an incredible accelerator to help your business grow, with specialist support, advice and guidance.

Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4hTJ49U

This project has received funding and support from Welsh Government via Creative Wales.

12/02/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀

Are you a small or medium-sized business selling online through your own store, or via online marketplaces such as Ebay, Amazon or Etsy?

If so, did you know that you are now legally responsible for the safety of the products you sell?

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has been commissioned by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) to undertake a business support pilot amongst small and medium-sized businesses – including sole traders – who sell their products online in the UK.

To find out more about the OPSS Business Support Programme for Online Sellers, follow the link below:

Are you a small or medium-sized business selling online through your own store, or via online marketplaces (such as Ebay, Amazon or Etsy)? If so, did you know that you are now legally responsible for the safety of the products you sell?

07/02/2025

Small Business Britain Webinar

DIGITAL FOR GROWTH

Tuesday 11th February, 10am

Ready to take your small business to the next level?

In this very special webinar series please join digital marketing expert and Kate Williams, founder of KW Marketing, in this engaging webinar.

In this session, Kate will break down the essentials of aligning your brand, image, and social media to create a strong, consistent online presence that truly resonates with your audience.

Kate has helped countless small business owners boost their growth, retention, and revenue through the power of digital marketing, and she’s here to share her insights with you.

What you'll learn:

- Why digital marketing is essential for small business success

- How to align your brand, image, and social media for maximum impact

- The key to creating a digital presence that builds trust and attracts customers

- Effective, actionable tips for small business owners to use digital marketing strategically

- Insights into how digital marketing can be your key driver for growth

SIGN UP TO THE WEBINAR HERE - https://bit.ly/4gcCtpw

05/02/2025

Wales Week London
20 February - 8 March 2025
A celebration of Wales in London.

The largest annual programme of events celebrating and promoting Wales, will take place for the 9th successive year, over the fortnight around St David’s Day, from 20th February to 8th March 2025.

London Wales Week is an annual showcase of activities and events that celebrate and promote all that is great about Wales.

This is the opportunity for Welsh organizations to promote their products and services, and develop audiences, partnerships and connections with their bases in London.

Further details can be found on the Wales Week London website - https://bit.ly/4jaSjDV

03/02/2025

Key dates for small business owners in 2025

Tax, VAT, employment law and more: Find out the important dates, deadlines, and upcoming changes to legislation that you need to know if you're a small business owner or self-employed.

The Federation of Small Businesses are helping you to save time and get set for the year ahead with their must-read checklist for 2025.

This guide includes all the deadlines and upcoming changes to legislation that you need to be aware of, including tax dates, updates to the National Minimum Wage, payroll deadlines and more.

Key content:

Tax deadlines
Key dates for UK VAT
National Minimum Wage rate increase
Payroll deadlines
Upcoming employment legislation
Summary of employment legislation (England, Scotland and Wales)
Other proposed (non-employment) legislation

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS - https://bit.ly/3WaHN5I

Be sure to bookmark the page to come back to, as FSB will be keeping it updated throughout 2025.

31/01/2025

Net Zero North Wales Network Session
Weds 19th February @ Conwy Business Centre

The Net Zero North Wales Network brings together key businesses from across the North Wales private sector along with business representative bodies / local fora and not for profit organisations / Universities / Colleges, around the key elements of delivering decarbonisation and supporting our Journey to Net Zero.

The network shares best practice and advice across businesses / sectors and pulls in and highlights the support and services that are available from public sector bodies and others (at local, regional and national Wales / UK Levels).

Join us for our February 2025 session in Conwy Business Centre with more inspiring Speakers and Expo Businesses.

This session also features samples of locally produced food and drink.

Register today - Click Here! - https://bit.ly/42kUU8v
The Net Zero North Wales Network is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and is supported by Gwynedd Council and Conwy County Borough Council.

30/01/2025

Conwy Tourism Ambassador

Become a Verified Conwy Tourism Ambassador Business and Stand Out!

4 February / 12 February / 13 February

Don’t miss this FREE online event that will boost your business and celebrate the champions in your team

Discover how the Conwy Tourism Ambassador Scheme can strengthen your business’s reputation, provide free employee development tools, and connect you with a Wales-wide visitor experience community.

Stand out in a competitive market by becoming a verified tourism Ambassador business/association/organisation/social enterprise with exclusive badges, certificates, and PR opportunities that showcase your commitment to excellence.

Learn how to use this unique programme to enhance your team’s knowledge, boost your visibility, and gain recognition on Visit Conwy’s platforms.

Don’t miss this chance to grow your business while contributing to Conwy’s thriving tourism community. Sign up today and start your journey towards Bronze, Silver, and Gold Ambassador levels!

Click on the date or link below to book
Dates/times available:
4th February 2025, 1:30pm- https://bit.ly/4hxuaWp

12th February 2025, 10:30am - https://bit.ly/3EcPi5X

13th February 2025, 6pm - https://bit.ly/3PUNfGw

These events have been supported by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

29/01/2025

Small Business Britain Webinar

MARKETING FOR GROWTH

Tuesday 4th February, 10am

As a small business owner, your marketing offer is a crucial element to your business success. It allows you to tell your audience about your brand, what you offer, what you stand for, and what makes you unique (and each and every small business is unique!) as well as greatly impact your bottom line.

In this very special webinar, we are joined by marketing whizz and Anna Short, founder of Boo! Marketing, who will lead this session all about how to make your marketing dazzle and achieve great results.

Anna will talk us through:

- The importance of marketing as a small business owner

- Why a clear and succinct marketing strategy can be the key to growth

- What marketing channels you need to be thinking about and why

- Expert tips and insight

SIGN UP TO THE WEBINAR HERE - https://bit.ly/42wVboC

27/01/2025

A1 workshop - Online
Available dates:
30 January / 28 February / 28 March
10.00 – 12.00
Cost: Free

The workshop aims to showcase the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within a business.

Through discussion and examples, participants will gain insights on how AI can optimise services and enhance operational efficiency.

What will the event cover?

The basics of AI, Machine learning and their potential applications

How AI is being applied in businesses and organisations globally

Discuss specific changes and how AI might address those challenges

Strategies for implementing AI in a business

Insights, recommendations and AI Applications

Exploring AI applications

Who is this workshop for?

Existing Businesses looking to optimise services, understand AI and improve efficiency.

This workshop is relevant to all businesses

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE - https://bit.ly/3WnjGku

24/01/2025

Curated Gatherings – Markets and Events

Spring Market with Easter Egg Trail

Caer Rhun Hall Hotel, Caer Rhun, Conwy, LL32 8HX

Saturday 22nd March 2025

10.00am - 5.00pm

Curated Gatherings is a small market & events business based in North Wales. We organise small occasional local artisan markets and family-friendly events.

We're looking for a handful more of quality makers, bakers, crafters and small businesses who'd like to join us at our Spring Market in Caer Rhun Hall on 22nd March.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Website: https://bit.ly/4fZv7WC

22/01/2025

The Wales Food and Drink Awards 2025
22nd May 2025 – Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Deadline for Entry: 21st February 2025

The Wales Food and Drink Awards for 2025 are open for entries and nominations.

The Awards see hundreds of Welsh producers and suppliers from across the sector, and every corner of Wales, join together each year to celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals who make the industry what it is today.

Back for its fourth year, the event is attended by more than four hundred people, including leaders and pioneers who are driving further growth within the Welsh economy.

The categories are:

Wales Food and Drink Start-Up of the Year
Wales Food and Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
Wales Food and Drink Exporter of the Year
Wales Food and Drink Apprentice of the Year
Wales Food and Drink Innovation Award
Wales Food and Drink Sustainable Values Award
Wales Food and Drink Rising Star of the Year
Wales Food and Drink Scale up Company of the Year
Wales Food and Drink Community Award
Wales Food Producer of the Year
Wales Large Drinks Producer of the year
Wales Small Drinks Producer of the year
Wales Food and Drink Artisan Business of the Year
Business Resilience Award
Farm-to-Fork Business of the Year
Wales Food and Drink Champion of the Year

The closing date for applications is 21 February 2025 with the awards ceremony taking place on 22 May 2025 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION - https://bit.ly/40yrEtz

21/01/2025

I'r holl gwsmeriaid Busnes a effeithiwyd gan y brif bibell ddŵr a oedd wedi byrstio yn ddiweddar yng Ngwaith Trin Dŵr Bryn Cowlyd, Dolgarrog.

I gydnabod yr anghyfleustra a brofwyd gan gwsmeriaid ar ôl colli eu cyflenwadau:

• Bydd yr holl gwsmeriaid busnes yr effeithir arnynt yn cael iawndal o £75 am bob 12 awr yr amharwyd ar eu cyflenwadau
Yn ogystal:
• Gall busnesau gyflwyno ceisiadau ar wahân am golli incwm ychwanegol.

Mae nawr yn bosib i fusnesau i wneud ceisiadau am y taliad ewyllys da.
https://www.dwrcymru.com/cy/canllaw-cais-ewyllys-da/conwy

21/01/2025

Welsh Water
Information on Compensation Payments relating to the burst water main at Bryn Cowlyd Water Treatment Works, Dolgarrog

Business customers
Welsh Water will be paying each business affected by the “burst water” compensation of £75 for every 12 hours their supplies were affected.

Alongside this, Welsh Water has also agreed to make goodwill contributions for each business customer towards certain costs/loss of gross profit.

The eligibility, criteria and process for applying for a goodwill contribution towards costs/loss of gross profit is detailed below.

Eligibility criteria

The following criteria must be met for your business to be eligible to apply for a goodwill contribution payment.

You are a business customer who has been directly affected by the burst water main at our Bryn Cowlyd Water Treatment Works.
You must be a business permanently based at the location of the application e.g. not a mobile/visiting business including taxi services.
Your business must be registered with the HMRC.
Eligibility for a goodwill contribution and any contribution made is at the discretion of Welsh Water.

Affected businesses have a duty to take all reasonable steps to minimise its costs/loss of gross profit.

The application form is not currently available.
Please check on the link below for updates

https://bit.ly/3WttA3X

20/01/2025

New HSE webinar
Managing and controlling work-related stress in the workplace.
Tuesday 28th January 2025
10.30am

According to the latest health and safety statistics 16.4 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in Great Britain. Remember employers have a legal duty to protect workers from stress at work by doing a risk assessment and acting on it.

On Tuesday 28 January, HSE and TSO will present a free, knowledge-sharing webinar to help employers fulfil their duty.

Webinar agenda:

Overview of work-related stress and the latest statistics
Organisation's legal duties and responsibilities
Demonstration of the HSE Stress Indicator Tool - https://bit.ly/3PsCZoD
The latest benchmarking data and case studies
A chance to ask questions in a live audience Q&A

Find out more and register your free place - https://bit.ly/4h0XYKM

18/01/2025

We’d like to confirm compensation payments for business customers affected by the burst water main at our Bryn Cowlyd Water Treatment Works, Dolgarrog.

To recognise the inconvenience to business customers whose supplies have been disrupted:
- All affected business customers will be paid £75 in compensation for every 12 hours their supplies have been interrupted
Plus
- Businesses are able to submit separate claims for additional loss of income.

Applications and more information will be available when the incident is closed.
Visit: https://www.dwrcymru.com/en/goodwill-application-guidance/conwy

17/01/2025

Disability Confident Scheme
Recruitment and Wage Incentive Webinar

Tuesday 21 January - 10.00am - 11.00am

Cost: Free

The webinar aims to help you navigate your Disability Confident journey and outline available support for your business.

What will the event cover?

The Disability Confident Scheme is a UK government initiative promoting an inclusive workplace.

By joining the Disability Confident initiative, you’ll not only gain a powerful logo and a prestigious certificate, but you’ll also embrace a movement that champions inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Community benefits and social value are high on the agenda in the tendering process, you need to show that you are giving back to the community.

Attending this webinar will give you plenty of ideas for working with disabled people in your community, whether it be offering work experience or job opportunities.

There Also will be a Question-and-Answer session and online networking opportunities.

Who is this workshop for?

The symbols of commitment can elevate your tender applications, by participating in a nationally recognised scheme.

As an employer, we believe that your organisation would be an excellent addition to the event.

Your participation will help showcase your company’s culture and vision.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE - https://bit.ly/4h8GegO
This event is delivered by Business Wales on behalf of the Welsh Government

16/01/2025

Dŵr Cymru / Welsh Water burst water main at Bryn Cowlyd

ACTION REQUIRED: CLOSURE OF PREMISES IF WATER SUPPLY IS INTERRUPTED

The Dŵr Cymru / Welsh Water incident is affecting many areas of the County. If a workplace’s water supply is interrupted, businesses must take immediate steps to close the premises, until the issue is resolved. Without water, employers and business operators cannot provide adequate toilet and hand washing facilities, or drinking water, as required by law.

Failing to meet these legal standards puts employees and members of the public at significant risk, particularly in environments requiring stringent hygiene standards, such as food businesses, beauty, skin piercing or healthcare settings.

Environmental Health, Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy