Author: Rhys Gregory

Matt Appleby Consulting has become the first PR business in Wales to certify as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. The consultancy business has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit. Matt Appleby Consulting is now part of a community of 4,200 businesses globally which have certified as B Corps. The B Corp community in the UK, representing a broad cross section…

Principality Building Society’s intermediaries division has made a key appointment to support its growing broker network in the North West. Naomi Joseph, who joins the Society as a business development manager, brings with her over 17 years’ experience in the mortgage market. This includes previous roles with Lloyds Bank as a branch adviser and working as a new build mortgage broker for Meridian Mortgages. Naomi’s role will ensure brokers receive a positive and supportive relationship with the UK’s sixth largest building society. There are currently 14 business development managers at the Society assisting the broker network throughout England and Wales.…

The internet is awash with chatter about electric cars. To some, the electric range is an issue, but for forward-thinking people taking the dive into zero-local-emissions running, they will never go back to petrol or diesel power. Electric cars, on paper, look expensive. However, there are ways to get around this. First up: consider used cars for sale in the UK. Cars depreciate as soon as they leave the forecourt, and electric ones are no different. Of course, electric batteries deteriorate over time, providing less range. But you might be surprised by how slow this deterioration is, and how quickly…

Hiring for your company is one of the most crucial decisions you make. As a business owner, you want to ensure that you are hiring the best talent possible for your company’s success. Whether you’re looking for a lead developer, an intern, or an office manager, it’s essential to know what skills your ideal candidate has and how they can help your company. It can be overwhelming to look for the perfect candidate when there are so many options out there, but hiring the right people is a key component to your business’ success. This article will take a closer…

There are numerous ways to increase the value of your home, ranging from massive conversions to simple housekeeping projects. Best advice is to always do your research first and find out which other homes in your area are more popular with buyers. Are conservatories, extra bedrooms or converted garages all the rage or is there a need for flats rather than larger 3-bed properties? Below are 7 ways to increase your property’s value in preparation for putting it on the market with your local estate agents or just give your home a much-needed upgrade if you decide to stay put.…

Checking other customers’ reviews is an important part of your shopping experience. It helps you determine whether a business is reliable and worth buying from. These consumer reviews highlight the good and bad of a business, its products, and its services. When doing your due diligence, check online reviews on review websites and across forums. The information presented in the reviews on websites like Pissedconsumer.com will help you determine whether to buy from a given business or not. Here is how customer reviews help you make better decisions when shopping. Check for Reviews on Reliable Sites There are numerous review…

Has CFD trading stirred your interest, too? CFD is short for Contract for difference and is a relatively new type of financial trading that has been gaining in popularity, especially in the UK. CFD is a derivative product, meaning you do not actually own the assets. You can trade with CFDs on stocks, shares, commodities, and currencies like foreign exchange currency (forex) or even cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. CFDs are used to speculate on these assets without having to own them. The popularity of CFD trading also means that today there are several helpful websites where you can compare and find…

Mold-based P&A Group is celebrating two years of successful charity challenges for Macmillan Cancer Support, raising over £16,000 during 2021 contributing to their 2 year grand total of £25,819.99, the highest figure raised for any P&A Group chosen charity in the last 11 years. From marathons to cake days to raffles, employees of the company, from different divisions and at various sites, have gone the extra mile to raise money for this worthwhile cause. The P&A Group comprises Zest 4 Leisure, a leading supplier of award winning timber garden products, The Woodworks Garden Centre and Café in Mold, P&A Pallets…

A 19-year-old beauty student from Caerphilly is bringing new meanings to ‘foundations’, ‘brushes’ and ‘extensions’ after launching her own roofing business. Rose Williams, a second-year student at Coleg Gwent launched her roofing firm All You Need earlier this year with the support of the Welsh Government’s youth entrepreneurship service Big Ideas Wales and since has been providing homes across Caerphilly and beyond with their roofing requirements, offering services such as small tile repairs to complete replacements of fibreglass, rubber or slate roofs. Rose found herself feeling unfulfilled in previous roles, having previously worked as a support worker, as well as…

Between September and November 2021, young people from Ceredigion Young Carers Service created a new project in partnership with Arad Goch, Ceredigion Youth Service, Action for Children and Ceredigion County Council’s Carers Unit. The young people alongside these organisations worked together to create a short film in a bid to educate and raise awareness of what it means to be a Young Carer. Carers Trust UK defines a Young Carer as “someone under the age of 18 who helps care for someone in their family, or friend, who is ill, disabled, has a mental health condition or has a drug…