Author: Rhys Gregory

It has never been easier for people to start their own business and become their own boss so it is no surprise that so many people are looking to go freelance. There was a whopping 31% annual rise for people looking to become self-employed in 2018 leading to a figure of 4.8 million self-employed workers in the UK – this means that freelance workers now make up a significant amount of the UK economy. Freelance Perks There are many reasons why an individual may look to go freelance but the most common reason is that it puts you in complete…

Including returning UK residents, there were around 140.9 million passenger arrivals in Britain in the year ending September 2018. A rising number of these were EU or EEA nationals, despite the fact that the UK remains on course to leave the European Union come what may on October 31st. However, there’s no doubt that travelling between the EU and the UK will be impacted significantly by Brexit, with a no-deal departure having particularly worrying consequences for people with regards to freedom of movement. In this post, we’ll explore this in further detail, whilst asking how travel will be impacted in…

When you’re sending an email out to hundreds or thousands of people, any error is magnified. Because of this, you want to make sure that you’re sending out correct and high-quality content each rime the “Publish” button is pressed. A Gmail user might have a different experience than an Outlook user. Sometimes the differences are subtle such as headers. And others are obvious such as the font size, background images unable to be shown. So it’s always important to sent test email before you make a mistake that could harm your business’s reputation. Without further adieu, let’s show some tips…

There’s no doubting that the dining industry is as competitive as it’s ever been in 2019, with every restaurant, café and takeaway looking for that edge to gain and maintain a sustainable customer base. As in any business, much of staying relevant is about staying fresh in your offering, and restaurants will be looking to the latest trends and ideas in the industry to help boost their profit margin. These days, there’s more to getting customers through the door than having the best equipment and tastiest food. Here are the three big trends that every restauranteur should be considering. Sustainable…

Academics from Swansea University will be among the experts sharing their knowledge at a new science festival this weekend (Sat July 20) [aoa id=”1″] The Bitesize Science Fest will take place in Merthyr Tydfil and aims to provide a family-friendly introduction to science. Visitors will be able to enjoy series of talks, a magic show and exhibits as well as trying hands-on activities. [/aoa] Because the free event is being held in conjunction with the town’s annual food festival, organisers are promising it will have a foody twist. Founder and lead organiser, Swansea University’s Dr Claire Price is delighted at…

The spectacular £1.4 million transformation of a housing estate into a “green oasis” has been honoured with a coveted environmental award. [aoa id=”1″] The Tre Cwm estate in Llandudno, managed by housing association Cartrefi Conwy, is only the second in Wales to be awarded a Keep Wales Tidy Green Flag Award. It’s a unique double for Cartrefi Conwy because six years ago the first Welsh housing estate to win the accolade was Parc Peulwys in Llysfaen, above Old Colwyn, which is also theirs. [/aoa]Parc Peulwys has now been awarded Green Flag status – the international mark of a quality…

QuoteOnSite announces cash injection to facilitate aggressive growth over the next 12 months thanks to investment from the Development Bank of Wales and Deri Green. [aoa id=”1″]Swansea-based technology start-up QuoteOnSite has secured £350,000 in an initial seed funding round. Angel co-investor Deri Green has invested £200,000 with a further £150,000 of equity coming from the Development Bank of Wales Technology Seed Fund. Deri Green was introduced to the investment through Angels Invest Wales – Development Bank of Wales’ business angel network.[/aoa] Four staff have been hired following the funding round, with plans to expand the team over the next year.…

The RSPB’s Big Wild Sleepout is a chance to do something different, as a family, and get closer to nature at the same time. [aoa id=”1″] It’s a chance to discover nature after dark by joining the RSPB for an amazing opportunity to sleep on the Ynys-hir nature reserve near Machynlleth on Saturday, July 27. RSPB staff will be on hand to help families discover the wildlife awake when they are normally in bed. It’s a great way to discover camping and have fun-filled night with nature, but there’s a serious message, too. [/aoa] Nature is in trouble: In the…

Famed for their adrenaline-fuelled paragliding virtual reality attraction, Frontgrid Ltd has recently moved from Llanfairfechan to Llandudno Junction in the wake of their global expansion. [aoa id=”1″] Since launching in Summer 2018, founders Matt Wells and David Wood have set their sights on further growth, and will now build their team at Anson House, Narrow Lane. The purpose-built modern office space has been coined as an ‘incubator hub’ for small but fast-paced firms like Frontgrid Ltd, who already have customers in the UAE, Denmark, India, Malaysia and Thailand, with more to follow. [/aoa] Frontgrid Ltd Co-Founder and CEO Matt Wells said: “With a strong…

Cardiff will challenge for promotion, while Swansea may have to settle for mid-table mediocrity in the Championship. This is the view of many leading bookmakers ahead of the new English Football League season which kicks-off the first weekend in August. Despite a hectic campaign which saw the Bluebirds relegated back to the Championship after just a single season in the top flight, Neil Warnock’s men are expected to be among the front-runners for 2019-20, as they attempt to bounce back at the first attempt. And if the bookmakers’ are right, then Leeds and Fulham will occupy the top two spots in the table…