Archive for July, 2007
Design Boom But Jobs Competative in Wales
Issued on behalf of Stills
New technology and a more sophisticated approach to branding in business have led to a boom in design work in Wales yet competition for jobs remains higher than ever.
The UK design sector has grown to be worth £11.6 billion a year making it the largest in Europe, and Wales has enjoyed [...]
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Sigma 3 Gets a Make-Over from Stills
Issued on behalf of Stills
South Wales-based Kitchen and bedroom manufacturer Sigma 3 is undergoing a thorough make-over with Cardiff-based brand communications agency Stills.
The name remains the same – Sigma 3 – but the brand is being made more attractive to consumers.
“It started in September 2006 when we did a lot of research to understand what [...]
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
T-Boards Offer New Opportunity in Advertising
Issued on behalf of TiSPLAY
A new opportunity in outdoor advertising – “the T-Board” – has been launched and is being rolled out across the UK.
The innovative boards, produced by South Wales-based TiSPLAY, are designed for installation in the bays of managed car parks to offer owners and managers a valuable new revenue stream and advertisers [...]
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Military Students on Duty for Great Wales Run
Issued on behalf of the Military Preparation College, Cardiff
More than 100 students and staff from the Military Preparation College, Cardiff, will be manning the water stops at tomorrow’s (SUN JULY 29) BUPA Great Wales Run. Around 4,000 runners are expected to take part in the six-kilometre run in and around Cardiff Bay. The students, aged [...]
Monday, July 30th, 2007
Finance Fitness
Issued on behalf of FinanceXchange
WELL you can’t say we weren’t warned. Interest rates went up again as feared – and there’s every chance we haven’t seen the last of the rises yet. Look back at the Finance Fitness column for May and the warning bells for business were already ringing long and loud. Three months [...]
Sunday, July 29th, 2007
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #6
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
When I come to put my house on the market, am I legally bound to disclose details of any disputes I have had with my neighbours?
Ever had a bust up with your neighbours? It’s a standard question from all purchasers’ solicitors – whether the seller has been involved in [...]
Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Update Give Me Five Award (Shropshire Star)
Issued on behalf of the Principality Building Society
BOWLERS in the Welsh Borders village of Weobley have already cashed in on an award from Wales’ largest building society.
Sixty years to the day after Weobley and District Bowling Club was formed its members were celebrating the opening of their new green on the edge of the village, [...]
Friday, July 27th, 2007
Coach John Dixon extends Crusaders contract
Issued on behalf of Celtic Crusaders Rugby League Club
CELTIC Crusaders’ Head Coach John Dixon has signed a new contract that will keep him at Wales’ leading rugby league club for a further two years.
Dixon formerly spent 10 years as assistant coach at top Australian NRL club Brisbane Broncos, whom he helped to several major honours [...]
Thursday, July 26th, 2007
Is Your Business Harbouring a Terrorist?
Issued on behalf of Professional Recruitment
RECRUITMENT has never been so fraught with potential problems.
We all remember the days – and for some they still exist – where a job offer is made with a nod and a wink after the all too briefest of chats between employer and would-be employee.
But there are now so many [...]
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
Update Give Me Five Award (SW Argus)
Issued on behalf of the Principality Building Society
APPLICATIONS for the £5,000 South Wales Argus-Principality Give Me Five treasure chest are already being drawn up – less than a week after the award was offered up to local community groups and charities.
Principality Building Society, which has teamed up with the Argus to give away the £5,000 [...]
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
Update Give Me Five Award (Shropshire Star)
Issued on behalf of the Principality Building Society
APPLICATIONS for the £5,000 Shropshire Star-Principality Give Me Five treasure chest are already being drawn up – less than a week after the award was offered up to local community groups and charities.
Principality Building Society, which has teamed up with the Shropshire Star to give away the £5,000 [...]
Monday, July 23rd, 2007
Bags For Life at The Big Cheese
Issued on behalf of Cancer Research Wales
THE Cancer Research Wales charity is at The Big Cheese show in Caerphilly next week unveiling its brand new re-usable shopping bag for life. Launched this month, the CRW Shopper provides an environmentally friendly option for shoppers in South Wales and spells an end to plastic bags. Each bag [...]
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Bags For Life at Bridgend Show
Issued on behalf of Cancer Research Wales
THE Cancer Research Wales charity is at the Bridgend Show this weekend (Sat & Sun July 14/15) unveiling its brand new re-usable shopping bag for life. Launched this month, the CRW Shopper provides an environmentally friendly option for shoppers in South Wales and spells an end to plastic bags. [...]
Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #4
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
I am considering buying a house at auction. What do I need to be aware of and what preparation do I need to make?
Buy a property at auction and it’s a legal commitment from the moment the hammer falls and your bid is accepted. There’s no turning back. So, [...]
Friday, July 20th, 2007
Invest In A Welsh Movie And Get A Walk-On Part
Issued on behalf of Castle Court Consulting
An exciting opportunity with attractive fringe benefits is being offered to Welsh investors – help finance a movie and get a walk-on part.
The opportunity is being offered by Cardiff-based Castle Court Consulting Ltd who have been asked to raise finance for a feature film, Abraham’s Point. It’s being made [...]
Thursday, July 19th, 2007
Wealthy Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
Issued on behalf of Castle Court Consulting
WHEN Swansea factory worker Annie Owens scooped £1.65 million with a lucky dip on the Lotto last Saturday she became one of the wealthiest people in Wales overnight. It was a moment that not only changed her life forever – but also potentially the lives of generations of her [...]
Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
Top Earners Growing Wealthier in Wales
Issued on behalf of Castle Court Consulting
WALES is growing wealthier by the day – ask the experts who look after the finances of hundreds of the highest-earning individuals in the country.
Company profits are rising rapidly, bonuses are booming and the rich are becoming a lot more canny about making their money work harder for them.
Financial, [...]
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Congratulations to Xtreme Everest from Multimat
Issued on behalf of Beacon Products Ltd
When an expedition of climbers, scientists and medics set up laboratories on Mount Everest earlier this year they sacrificed comfort for the sake of their research.
But after 11 weeks at high altitude including two summit ascents, the Caudwell Xtreme Everest expedition has been declared a great success and the [...]
Monday, July 16th, 2007
Darwin Gray Doubles Employment Law Team
Issued on behalf of Darwin Gray
London prices, burgeoning legislation, increased litigation and home-grown success have all prompted Darwin Gray to double its employment law team in the last year.
The Cardiff-based solicitors took on HR consultant Fiona Crawford last December, specialist discrimination solicitor Eleanor Williams in April and newly qualified solicitor Rhys Parsons will join the [...]
Sunday, July 15th, 2007
IoD Backs Ideal Business Show Thames Valley
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Thames Valley
The Institute of Directors has signed up as a supporter of the Ideal Business Show Thames Valley.
The show takes the place of the B2B Thames Valley event which ran into financial difficulties earlier this year. The Official Receiver was called in to Bristol-based B2B Portfolio which was [...]
Saturday, July 14th, 2007
Give Me Five – Carmarthen Journal
Issued on behalf of the Principality Building Society
A TREASURE chest worth £5,000 is up for grabs for a community group or local charity in West Wales this summer – with your Carmarthen Journal.
Principality Building Society has teamed up with the Carmarthen Journal to give away £5,000 to a group or charity in the region to [...]
Friday, July 13th, 2007
Give Me Five – Shropshire Star
Issued on behalf of the Principality Building Society
A TREASURE chest worth £5,000 is up for grabs for a community group or local charity in Shropshire, Mid Wales and the Borders this summer – with your Shropshire Star.
Principality Building Society has teamed up with the Shropshire Star to give away £5,000 to a group or charity [...]
Thursday, July 12th, 2007
Give Me Five – South Wales Echo
Issued on behalf of the Principality Building Society
A TREASURE chest worth £5,000 is up for grabs for a community group or local charity in South Wales this summer – with your Echo.
Principality Building Society has teamed up with the South Wales Echo to give away £5,000 to a group or charity in the region to [...]
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
Give Me Five – South Wales Argus
Issued on behalf of the Principality Building Society
A TREASURE chest worth £5,000 is up for grabs for a community group or local charity in Newport and Gwent this summer – with your South Wales Argus.
Principality Building Society has teamed up with the South Wales Argus to give away £5,000 to a group or charity in [...]
Tuesday, July 10th, 2007
Give Me Five – Daily Post
Issued on behalf of the Principality Building Society
A TREASURE chest worth £5,000 is up for grabs for a community group or local charity in North Wales this summer – with your Daily Post.
Principality Building Society has teamed up with the Daily Post to give away £5,000 to a group or charity in the region to [...]
Monday, July 9th, 2007
Swansea Rugby Player Scores Jackpot
Issued on behalf of the National Lottery
Local women’s rugby player Annie Owens (21) bought a Lotto ticket to cheer herself up after work and has been smiling ever since – after landing a £1.6 million share of the jackpot.
The factory worker from Morriston, Swansea, decided she suddenly felt lucky and popped out to her local [...]
Sunday, July 8th, 2007
Family Fun Day Makes Crusaders Better Value
Issued on behalf of Celtic Crusaders Rugby League Club
Promotion-hunting Celtic Crusaders are offering fans of all ages an even better reason to come to their fixture with London Skolars on Saturday July 7 – they’re making it a Family Fun Day.
The National League Two match at The Brewery Field, Bridgend, kicks off at 6pm but [...]
Saturday, July 7th, 2007
Kooga Signs New Celtic Crusaders Kit Contract
Issued on behalf of Celtic Crusaders Rugby League Club
CELTIC Crusaders rugby league club have signed a new deal with one of the world’s leading kit suppliers.
The four-year contract with rugby kit manufacturers and suppliers KooGa includes the supplying of the club playing strip, training kit, the academy kit and all replica kits for public sale.
The [...]
Friday, July 6th, 2007
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #3
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
Have I still got time to put my house up for sale without having to get involved in providing a Home Information Pack?
The long-talked about introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) is about to become a reality and, like it or not, by the time the clocks go back [...]
Thursday, July 5th, 2007
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #2
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
I am looking to buy a flat in Cardiff Bay, but I am worried about the additional fees I might incur on such a property.
Cardiff Bay is typical of many redeveloped areas across Wales.
The likes of Cardiff Bay, Newport and Swansea are witnessing an increasing number of high-rise flats.
This [...]
Wednesday, July 4th, 2007
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #1
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
I am about to put my house up for sale. What is the one thing I could do to make it less stressful?
Moving house can be one of the most stressful things that anyone will ever do in their lives.
And the most stressful part of moving is the ‘will [...]
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
FX Finance Fitness Column #3
Issued on behalf of FinanceXchange
FOR a man who rarely stretches to a smile, Gordon Brown became fond in his 10 years in tenure as Chancellor of one particular moment of mirth. It proved to be his favourite joke and went like this: ‘There are two kinds of Chancellor – those whose careers end in failure [...]
Monday, July 2nd, 2007
FX Finance Fitness Column #4
Issued on behalf of FinanceXchange
THERE’S an old saying in business that you can take with one hand – and give with the other. And, when it comes to moving your money around to help your business grow – or to boost your own personal finances – then now might well be the time for that [...]
Sunday, July 1st, 2007
