On 6th June primary school children from across Cardiff took part in an entrepreneurial competition which aimed to find and nurture the most promising young business talent in Wales. Enterprise Troopers, the annual competition run by Big Ideas Wales – part of the Welsh Government’s Youth Entrepreneurship Service – brings together 5 to 11 year olds from across the country, with participating learners joining together in teams to run their own enterprises, selling merchandise and services of their choosing in…

Continuing her series of articles exploring small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cardiff, this month Sarah-Jane visits the only 100% vegan restaurant in Cardiff, Anna Loka, and meets the owner Adam, whose journey to entrepreneur is definitely not a traditional one!  Since I have been writing for the Cardiff Times I’ve been incredibly spoilt. So many local businesses have given me a warm welcome. They have taken the time to share with me what motivates them as well as revealing their…

Dawn Evans founder of the Cardiff-based training company Ajuda is a finalist for Female Entrepreneur of the Year in the 2016 South Wales Business Awards. The 45 year old who runs her UK-wide business from offices in Cardiff Bay, said: “I’m amazed and delighted to even be considered for such a prestigious award. To stand shoulder to shoulder with five other inspiring women in business is deeply humbling.” Ajuda is a multi award winning company which currently runs 52 courses…

WELSH businessman Stuart Barrow was invited to present a prestigious social care award at a ceremony at the House of Lords recently on July 13th. Stuart, who is managing director of private occupational therapy company Promoting Independence, presented the Handyperson Service of the Year Award at the Foundations 2016 award ceremony hosted by Lord Richard Best. Foundations is the national organisation for home improvement agencies across the UK and it seeks to share best practice and excellence, build a network…

Organisers of Venturefest have announced that the investment and collaboration event is set to return to Wales’ SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff, for its third consecutive year on 28 September 2016.   This year’s Venturefest Wales event will focus on breaking through the common business barriers that Welsh business leaders and entrepreneurs have identified are holding them back, as well as bringing together investors with academics, entrepreneurs and innovators to create meaningful business partnerships. Having conducted market research to understand what Wales’…

  A young entrepreneur from Cardiff has won a special bursary award as part of a new partnership between Cardiff Business Club and youth charity The Prince’s Trust Cymru. 24 year old Daniel Williams won £1,000 to help develop his business Visualise Training and Consultancy, which promotes inclusion and equality in the workplace for visually impaired people. To be nominated for the award, the business was required to demonstrate sustainability and have an element of community or social benefit.  …