As Valentine’s Day gets closer, members of Cambrian have been sharing what they love about their credit union, and it’s quite frankly humbling, says Chris Kay. People often ask what’s the difference between a bank, a building society and a credit union. On the face of it we’re pretty similar and all offer savings and loans. Like banks and building societies, any savings in a credit union are ... [More]
Awards celebrate business and community partnerships
January 30, 2015 By
Leading supermarket CEO Malcolm Walker has praised a pioneering project that has helped to create lasting business and community partnerships across North Wales. Speaking at the Business Supporting Communities (B2C) Awards on Thursday evening (January 29) the Iceland Foods founder and CEO said: “I am delighted to support these awards because Iceland has always been a passionate ... [More]
North Wales launch of UK’s first Crowdfunding Options app
October 7, 2013 By
A unique app to help business owners source funding has been launched in North Wales by Williams Denton and The Corporate Finance Network (CFN). The Crowdfunding Options app, which is the first of its type, is designed to help business owners determine which crowdfunding websites may be most suitable for them. Developed by The CFN, the app was launched at the Conwy Business Centre this week ... [More]
Kestrel gives that ‘helping hand’
September 12, 2013 By
A family run business says it has ‘more confidence’ since becoming a registered installer with a building products manufacturer. The scheme run by leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel; has helped Stoke on Trent based PVCU World Roofline Specialists stand out against its competitors. “Being a kestrel registered installer gives... Read More » A family run business says ... [More]
B2C shares accounting advice
July 25, 2013 By
Tax, gift aid and VAT were the talk of the day at a workshop hosted by Business Supporting Communities (B2C). Community groups and volunteers in Gwynedd were able to boost their knowledge on a range of accounting subjects in the workshop led by accountants Gwyn Thomas and Co as part of the Big Lottery funded B2C project. Run in conjunction with Mantell Gwynedd, the well-attended workshop was ... [More]
Peppards builds on pupil success
July 25, 2013 By
A Reading builder’s merchant is heading back to school to support an innovative student reward scheme. Peppard Building Supplies is backing a move at Chiltern Edge School in Sonning Common, to reward pupils’ achievements with specially created hoodies. The rewards scheme, open to all pupils, is based on achieving points for participation in school activities, showing initiative, both in and ... [More]
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