FSB will continue to work hard to provide as much support as we can to both our members and also the wider business community and thank you for your support and understanding at this time. The FSB awards are an opportunity to take part in a high profile event that champions the best small businesses and self-employed individuals across the whole of Wales. The South Wales Chamber of Commerce has announced the highly anticipated list of finalists for the prestigious Welsh Business Awards. The award event was held in Cardiff. Businesses across Wales enter the FSB Wales awards in a range of categories and it is one of the most sought after and respected awards in the business calendar.

The awards have been shown to boost morale, draw positive PR and attract new business opportunities. This was originally scheduled for May but has now been postponed until later in the year.

Airbond make yarn splicers.

Pontypool business, Airbond have won the FSB Wales ?Celebrating Small Business Awards 2020? Airbond is also a two-time winner of the prestigious Queens Award for Innovation, receiving the most recent award last year. Sponsor the Bizgrowth Awards This is a unique and effective way to get your brand out there in the business community and show your support for business growth across the region of South Wales. Members receive an exclusive package of great value business services including advice, financial products and support. These awards champion small businesses and self-employed individuals across the whole of Wales. Wow – what a week we’ve had here in Aberystwyth. The FSB website www.fsb.org.uk has further information and advice to small businesses during this time. Judges will be looking for businesses that have used digital innovation and e-commerce to achieve growth, exceptional customer experience and increased financial performance. HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2018 AWARDS Creative Nature, Overall Winner 2018 From all the award entries and area winners, eleven category winners were selected, and from these the FSB Small Business of the Year 2018 was selected as Creative Nature.

We attended the Welsh Business Awards in Cardiff on Thursday, where Kerry was a Finalist in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year category, and on the same day we received this fantastic news that we’ve been nominated and shortlisted in not one, but TWO awards in the FSB Wales’ Final next month!

THE LEADING WALES AWARDS ® CONSORTIUM. Adrian Thomas and Esther Apoussidis represent Laser Wire Solutions at FSB Awards 2019 (Wales Region) on 22nd March 2019 at Hilton Hotel, Cardiff FSB - campaigning for you We work with policy makers and politicians at every level, across the UK and Europe. Our Vision To contribute to making Wales a country where good leadership is admired, celebrated, emulated and valued by all as a key driver for economic growth. in the Business and Product Innovation category.

The award will go to the business that has delivered an outstanding online customer journey, showing responsiveness to customers’ needs, with the business results and growth to match. FSB Wales Celebrating Small Business Awards have gone from strength to strength, with businesses from right across Wales lifting prizes in a host of categories.

We raise awareness of the issues affecting our members’ businesses and campaign for changes in the law on these issues. At the Development Bank we recognise that all businesses are individual and growth can be … From sole traders and micro businesses, to those with substantial workforces, the Awards have attracted a tremendous number and range of entries and established themselves as a highly valued platform within the small business sector. For more information on sponsorship and to secure a sponsorship … FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2020 10 December 2019 The competition aims to recognise each and every person, company or family that owns, runs or works in a smaller business. Entering the FSB Awards is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of your team. Established over 45 years ago to help our members succeed in business, we’re a not-for-profit and non-party political organisation that’s led by our members, for our members. Categories in the 2020 FSB Wales Celebrating Small Business Awards are: International Business of the Year; Environmental Award; Micro Business of the Year About FSB. Airbond will now be entered into the prestigious UK-wide grand final held in London.

Congratulations to our brilliant winners from the FSB Wales Celebrating Small Business Awards Our winners (except the area only Community Award) will go …