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Budget 2011

Millionaire Branching Out Into Oak ; Entrepreneur Was so Impressed with Work On His Home He Set Up Timber Frame Venture

A MILLIONAIRE entrepreneur was so impressed with oak frames bought from a Denbighshire wood yard he set up his own timber business on the same site. And now St Asaph-based OAQ Ltd, a new oak-framed building specialist, is causing a stir in the construction and architectural sectors with experts predicting growing demand for its products.

Charity Needs Firm Backing ; Roundup

THE NSPCC is urging businesses to attend an event raising awareness of the charity's work in North Wales. The High Sheriff of Clwyd, Lloyd Fitzhugh, will host the evening at the Optic Centre on St Asaph Business Park from 6pm on May 19.

Contest Bus Is Off to Wrexham ; Roundup

A BANK'S 'business bus' will be in Wrexham tomorrow to publicise a competition. Barclays will visit Queens Square from 10am until 4pm, bringing the bank's pounds 450,000 'Take One Small Step' contest to the public.

Nsg Planning Offshore Move ; Roundup

SCAFFOLDING and industrial services firm NSG UK says it is planning further moves into the offshore sector after a successful first six months working with energy giant Centrica. The Deeside company, which works on projects across the UK, has been employed on off-shore platforms in Morecambe Bay.

She Makes Us Proud to Be Care Workers ; Staff Pay Tribute As Manager Honoured

A CARE home manager with a heart of gold has won a national award for being an "inspiration" to her staff. Cindy Clutton, manager of the Gwern Alyn Care Home in Wrexham, said she was thrilled to win the honour.

Solicitors Win Accolade for Conveyancing

A LLANRWST firm of solicitors received a groundbreaking accolade this week. Cyfraith JRL Law has become the first practice in Wales to secure membership to the Law Society"s Conveyancing Quality Scheme - the mark of excellence for the home buying process.

Laundry Firm to Expand Operation

WALES' leading laundry and linen hire provider is expanding into England with a pounds 6m funding package. Afonwen Laundry Ltd completed a major refinancing of its business with the support of Yorkshire Bank, HSBC Equipment Finance and support from the Welsh Assembly Government.

Magnox Backing for Youngsters' Innovation

YOUNG Enterprise North Wales announced an Anglesey-based nuclear energy and decommissioning contractor will be the main sponsor at this year's regional final of their Innovation Awards. The ceremony will be held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Support...

Knicker Flogger Glory ; Shazia's Award-Winning Pants Win Her Host of Celebrity Fans

LIFE'S just peachy for Shazia Awan. Last year's winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year prize at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards has carved a niche for herself in the world of women's underwear.

The Long View

IHAVE spent much of the past year talking to companies about the future business environment and how they expect things to be different in the coming years. The key question is whether companies expect a return to the operating conditions that pertained before the credit crunch and recession. The answer is overwhelmingly that they do not. But the reality is that the legacies of the financial crisis and the ensuing global recession have materially changed the conditions affecting business. Aro...

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Eef: Focus Must Be On Growth

THE focus of this year's Budget must be on generating growth through investment and innovation. So says David Ost, who is responsible for North Wales in his role as EEF North West Region Director.

Investing Proposals

THE Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has written to the Chancellor with a proposal supporting investment in energy- efficient equipment by small businesses. The FLA believes George Osborne can boost investment by simplifying the current system of Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs).

Fuel Duty Must Be Priority, Says Haulier ; Business Round Up

A TRANSPORT firm is issuing an urgent plea to the Chancellor to reduce the 'crippling' fuel duty burden on the sector during today's Budget. Delivery Solutions (Delsol) based in Caernarfon and Deeside is one of North Wales leading transport firms.

Fsb Demands More Economic Stability ; Business Round Up

ECONOMIC stability to give small businesses the confidence to grow should be the main message when the Chancellor delivers his Budget today. That's according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which launched its Growth Manifesto in Westminster.

Iod Wants Wales to Be 'Tax Competitive' ; Business Round Up

BUSINESS leaders backed an Institute of Directors call for key changes to the UK tax system. They said measures outlined in the 2011 IoD Budget Representations could improve substantially the competitiveness of the economy by killing the growing perception that the UK is a high- tax economy.

Pounds 2m Research Building Will Be Child'S Play ; Glyndwr Unveils Working Nursery

A pounds 2MILLION university research centre which will double as a working day nursery has opened. Huw Lewis AM, Deputy Minister for Children, joined Professor Michael Scott in opening the Centre for the Child, Family and Society at Glyndwr University's Wrexham campus.

Clive and Mark Take the Wheel at Travel Firm

A TRANSPORT business has two new directors at the wheel. Flint-based R Williams Services Ltd, also trading as RWS Minibus Travel, has welcomed former Yell national account managers Clive Tucker and Mark Lloyd to the fold.

Pounds 57m Eu Funding a Boost to Business

MORE than pounds 57million has been invested in over 400 projects through an EU-backed commercial fund providing vital finance to businesses in Wales. The pounds 150m JEREMIE (Joint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises) fund, led by Finance Wales, helps companies grow through debt and equity investments in early stage and expansion deals, as well as follow-on investments and structured investment packages.