Artisan Windows buck the trend in housing market

While many in its market are feeling the negative effects of a downturn in the housing market, Artisan Windows is set to open the doors on its £80,000 showroom relaunch. The Denbighshire-based company, which specialises in bespoke windows, doors and conservatories, has enjoyed robust sales over the last three years. Employing a dozen staff, with eight vehicles, Artisan recognises it has ... [More]

Help for businesses to launch into their market

With entrepreneurship booming, three business people from North Wales have launched a service to help new ventures get their marketing right from day one. Graphic designer Sharon O’Brien, web designer Rhys Taylor and PR consultant Claire Savage have joined forces to set up Biz Launchpad, a one-stop shop for new business marketing. Packages include a logo, branded business stationery, ... [More]

Teacher’s mission to hook students on to Maths exam success

With exam season looming, a Ruthin teacher is promising to achieve the near impossible and make Maths revision not only straightforward but fun. All of Dominic Oakes’ latest tranche of A level students achieved A*-B grades. And with small-group sessions, personalised and targeted teaching, he argues that nearly all pupils can achieve Maths exam success. Dominic said: “It can be hard for ... [More]