Businesses in North Wales can now access free accountancy and legal advice as part of a landmark scheme from Williams Denton and Gamlins. The leading accountancy and legal firms are set to hold early evening drop-in clinics every throughout February at the Williams Denton offices in Llandudno. The move follows a report prepared for the Welsh Assembly that found many small businesses are ... [More]
Tengo Media takes on new talent with GO Wales
January 24, 2012 By
A North Wales entrepreneur is urging SMEs keen to expand to look at the grants available to recruit fresh talent available in the area after finding his perfect recruit through the GO Wales programme. Tom Strapps, MD of Ruthin-based Tengo Media, has recently added to his 12-strong workforce by recruiting through the project that aims to boost graduate employment. Tengo Media's new hire, ... [More]
Denbigh Beer Festival brews up £3,000 for St Kentigern Hospice
December 23, 2011 By
St Kentigern Hospice is in receipt of some early Christmas cheer thanks to Denbigh Round Table and Artisan Windows Ltd, with a £3,000 donation. The Round Table made the donation using the proceeds from their their hugely successful Denbigh Beer Festival, sponsored by local firm Artisan Windows, earlier this year. The St Asaph based hospice had a shaky start to 2011, having to close beds ... [More]
Huge turnout for Ruthin Lantern Parade
December 4, 2011 By
More than 1,200 people took to the streets of Ruthin to celebrate the start of the festive season with a flickering procession of 300 lanterns. Led by a giant 'Rudolph' reindeer lantern pulling Father Christmas' sleigh, children and adults walked together, carrying glowing handmade lanterns, from the town's historic gaol to its picturesque square. The lanterns were all crafted by local ... [More]
Compass Financial on course with new director
November 24, 2011 By
A rapidly expanding North Wales financial services company is setting course for continued growth as it takes a new director to its helm. St Asaph-based Compass Financial has recruited retirement planning specialist Ian Carter to swell its leadership team. Mr Carter, who is transferring from one of the North West's largest independent financial advisor (IFA) companies, will join Compass ... [More]
Thriving accountancy firm recruits family to build its numbers
November 22, 2011 By
When North Wales accountancy firm J T Thomas & Co needed to recruit experienced talent for their burgeoning practice, they didn't have far to look. Owner John Thomas asked his son, Max, and soon-to-be daughter-in-law Natalie Kaalman to leave their high profile accountancy careers in Manchester and join the family business. Max, who trained with Price Waterhouse Coopers, and Natalie who ... [More]
Lantern workshops light the way to a spectacular Christmas in Ruthin
November 14, 2011 By
The community of Ruthin are being invited to learn how to craft lanterns for what promises to be a stunning start to this year's festive season. On December 2 a flickering parade of around 150 lanterns, carried by the children of the town, will snake its way through from Ruthin Gaol up to the town's famous square. And on November 26 a free workshop, open to all-comers, will help to create ... [More]
Go Local campaign inspires IT discount scheme
November 8, 2011 By
A Ruthin-based IT company is backing the Daily Post Go Local campaign by offering a county-wide discount to businesses. Tengo Media has long offered customers within Ruthin a 33 percent reduction on its hourly rates, and will now extend the scheme across Denbighshire. Tom Strapps MD of the IT firm, which includes the National Trust and Age Concern among its clients, explained his decision. ... [More]
Sailing talent triumphs at first Welsh Laser Inland Championship
November 2, 2011 By
With challenging conditions and force five winds, the first ever Welsh Laser Inland and Open Championships got off to a spectacular start in North Wales last month. The Corwen-based competition attracted sailors from across the region, competing in six races to take the inaugural cups, sponsored by Tengo Media, Birch House Business Centre and RMF Auto, all based in Ruthin. Hosted by Llyn ... [More]
Denbighshire businesses offered ‘kick start’ at Birch House
October 3, 2011 By
Businesses in Denbighshire are being offered free office space and business support, as a part of a 'kick-start' scheme set up by a property developer. Gareth Turner, of Turner Bros, shares the company's Ruthin headquarters with a number of SMEs and is offering a month rent-free to newcomers. New tenants at Birch House Business Centre will also get an IT 'health check', a month of computer ... [More]
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