Development Manager Introduction: Rob Basini
Welcome to the South Wales news section of our FSB Wales webpage, which contains news and articles from across South, West and Mid Wales.
We are thrilled to announce our second annual FSB South Wales Small Business Conference, which will take place in Cardiff on the 26 October. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers and the event will also provide opportunities for small businesses to network with each other and to exhibit to attendees.
We anticipate that demand for this event will be high, so early booking is recommended!
We are also pleased that, after a hiatus, our Swansea Business Networking resumes in September, at the Towers Hotel on the 22 September. We’re delighted to welcome Isabella Venour of Mindstyle Ltd as our guest speaker, she will be explaining all about how to tailor your marketing to your business and your ideal customer.
We continue to lobby on behalf of businesses on key issues - please drop a line at any time if you'd like to discuss any business issues affecting you.
Upcoming Events:
We continue to get really positive feedback on all of our FSB Wales events so please come and join us and connect with other businesses throughout Wales and the rest of the UK. All events are open to members and non-members, book your place now and feel free to bring along a colleague too!
Wales Virtual Networking, Thursday 7 September, 1-2pm
Wales Virtual Networking, Thursday 21 September, 1-2pm
Our Wales Virtual Networking events provide the opportunity for you to meet other business owners and expand your network. Come and be part of our wonderful virtual community. Give your perfect elevator pitch and introduce yourself and your business and share important business skills with others.
South East Wales In-Person Business Networking, 7 September, 9.15am – 11am Following on from a sold out event in July, our bi-monthly South East Wales Business Networking returns. This popular networking opportunity takes place at Space2B @ The Maltings, Cardiff and gives the opportunity to expand your business connections face-to-face, in a relaxed and informal environment. Hurry, tickets are already selling fast so don’t miss out!
Swansea Area Business Networking, 22 September, 8am – 10.30am A brand new business networking event will launch at the Towers Hotel & Spa, Swansea, and we will have guest speaker Isabella Venour, founder of Mindstyle Ltd, who helps to create big dreams with small businesses, combining Business Strategy, Marketing Consulting and Mindset Coaching. Isabella will be speaking about how to create an effective Marketing Plan that actually works and attracts clients, whilst also explaining what this actually means! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our guest speaker, network with other businesses and expand your working relationships.
Defending Your Business: Practical Steps to Prevent Crime, 28 September, 9.30am – 12pm From cyber criminals to fraudsters to robbery and criminal damage, businesses in South Wales are under unprecedented pressure to protect themselves against crime. With the average cost of a crime to a business being over £3k, join this FREE event to learn how you can avoid becoming another statistic and let our industry experts guide you to defend your business.
Pembrokeshire Drop-In Business Support, Friday 29 September, 9am – 12pm Organised by Pembrokeshire County Council and the Haven Waterway Enterprise Zone Board’s Business Interaction Group, a range of business support organisations and professionals will be available at the monthly drop in session at Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembroke Dock. FSB Wales will be facilitating a group networking session from 10.30am – 11.30am at this event.
What You May Have Missed - South Wales Updates
- Superfast Business Wales: Digital Toolkit for Business
- Show Your Support to Small Businesses
- In-Work Support Service – Wales
- Top Tips For Networking
- Member Mondays
Meet The Team - South Wales
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