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Opinion
The role model factor in inspiring entrepreneurship
Steven Bartlett
Having an entrepreneur for a parent can increase the likelihood that people will enter entrepreneurship
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The huge economic potential of floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea
Climate Agenda
Managing director, marine, for The Crown Estate, Gus Jaspert, on harnessing growth from new floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea.
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Opinion: Finance should be taught in schools
Finance
In 2024 I have spent the time with the columns listing as many ideas, resolutions and tips to make your finances work for you. Time is money they say, but money is time too.
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How the First Minister contenders match up on business support and the economy
Welsh Government
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans assesses the economic pledges of Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles who are vying to become the next First Minister
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How are º£½ÇÊÓÆµ start-up companies financed
Finance
Some 85% of new businesses relied on the founder’s personal capital
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We need a discussion on cutting and not increasing the top rate of tax in Wales
Wales
Radical thinking is needed in Wales if we are to change the economic fortunes of the nation.
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Opinion: Financial advice on how to tackle January debt
Finance
With interest rates at much higher levels than other years, paying down expensive debt is a priority now
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Why we need to look again at a new international airport for Wales and the South West of England
South West
Cardiff and Bristol airports would need to close to support a new international airport handling 20 million passengers annually, says economist Joel Strange
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It really is now or never for a Severn barrage project
Environment
A barrage could help the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ become energy self-sufficient while also acting to mitigate against rising sea levels
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The Post Office scandal has raised questions over the effectiveness of non-executive directors
Post Office
The Post Office scandal serves as a profound lesson in the catastrophic effects of poor leadership and governance
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The Welsh Government's latest budget has dealt a death sentence to many businesses
Welsh Government
Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies, argues that the Labour Welsh Governmentof damaging the fabric of private sector in Wales.
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A thriving private sector key to creating a fairer Wales
Wales
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says Wales needs a government that genuinely supports business, putting the conditions in place for SMEs to thrive.
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Like the experience of my late mum in the 1960s access to finance is still an issue for female entrepreneurs
Economy
Some of the issues faced by female entrepreneurs is that the venture capital world tends to be male-dominated
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The bar is being raised on the ability of angel investors to back º£½ÇÊÓÆµ growth firms
Deals
From the end of January changes are raising concern for start-ups in Wales, particularly for female led start-ups
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The end of an era for º£½ÇÊÓÆµ steelmaking with Tata to move Port Talbot to electric arc furnaces
Wales
The decision will see around 3,000 Tata Steel º£½ÇÊÓÆµ jobs lost with the majority in Port Talbot
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Opinion: 'Mini nuclear plants in Gloucestershire would boost economy'
Energy
"Our communities have long understood the potential of nuclear energy"
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Business failure is no longer a stigma and just spurs entrepreneurs to succeed
Economy
Some 40% of start-up firms will failure but it shouldn't deter business owners trying again
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House Prices ….. Part Three
Partner Content
Chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning, Peter McGahan's latest column on the housing market
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Entrepreneurial role models are crucial in motivating aspiring entrepreneurs
Economy
New research into start-up entrepreneurs has been published by the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ StartUp Awards and digital bank Starling
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How to get the best out of Welsh SMEs as the engine drivers of our economy
SMEs
Small businesses should view innovation as a key strategy.
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Tough 2024 ahead for Welsh Government and Transport for Wales
Welsh Government
Some fundamental changes are needed in the role of transport policy and investment
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The Celtic Freeport enters 2024 in good shape as it seeks business case sign off
Opinion
Chair of the Celtic Freeport Roger Maggs says the freeport will play a key role in decarbonising the Welsh and º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economies
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2023 has been the year of inflation
Economy
With the economy flatlining the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in 2024
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Housing market – Part Two
Partner Content
Chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning, Peter McGahan's latest column on the housing market
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