Llandudno Pier has been bought by Adam Williams, whose company runs a leisure park, raceway and other attractions at nearby Towyn.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK’s first peer-to-peer delivery service Nimber launches
Nimber the latest addition the UK’s sharing economy alongside the likes of Airbnb and Uber with users earning £50,000 delivering items
Small manufacturers see increases in output, orders & jobs
SME manufacturers continue to report increases in total domestic orders, output and numbers employed in the three months to April, but exports continue to drag on growth. That’s according to the latest CBI SME Trends Survey.
Welsh entrepreneur launches unique patented recycled slate company
A young entrepreneur who is re-inventing a forgotten Welsh industry is seeking funding after giving up a dream job designing tanks to make an innovative idea a reality.
TechHub announces Boston opening to further boost startup growth
With innovative European startups booming, TechHub, the leading community and workspace for tech entrepreneurs, has announced its launch in Boston to help UK and European businesses take on the US market.
HP sues Autonomy founder Lynch for $5bn
A court filing reveals more details of Hewlett Packard’s fraud claim relating to its 2011 purchase of UK software firm Autonomy.
CBI says UK growth resilient but manufacturers under pressure
The CBI’s latest Growth Indicator, just published, shows growth in the three months to April is holding up at around the average pace since mid-2014.
Water-powered engine created by Irish SME wins €2.48m in EU funding
Exergyn, an Irish SME, has been awarded €2.48m in EU funding to commercialise its Exergyn Drive engine, which turns waste hot water into electricity.
Visa Europe launches fintech “innovation hub” in TechCity
Visa has opened its new international accelerator dubbed an “innovation hub” called Visa Europe Collab in Londons’ Shoreditch area.
Finalists announced in 2015 FTA Everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards
24 of the most inspirational role models in the Transport and logistics sector have been announced as finalists in the 2015 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
UK managers work fewer hours than those in the US
Managing a team of employees can be tough, but managers in the UK have an easier ride than their US counterparts, because they get to work shorter hours.
Richard Branson for Prime Minister with Sugar as deputy Brits say
With the general election just days away, a poll of Britons has found that Richard Branson is people’s top choice to lead the country.
Europe considers imposing VAT levy on crowdfunding activity
Finance raised through crowdfunding may soon be liable to VAT following a European Commission investigation into the sector.
Over half of Brits are yet to make a will
New research shows that most people are reluctant to write a will, unaware of the various ways to do so, and in the dark about how much it will cost. This explains why more than 13 million 30-54 year olds in the UK currently do not have a will.
Investment in digital capabilities by UK SMEs set to increase by £53 Billion
UK SMEs are collectively planning to increase investment in their digital capabilities by £53 billion over the next two years, prioritising their websites over mobile technologies.
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