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Does the left really want to fight for jobs?

Does the left really want to fight for jobs?

It’s jobs that matter – And that means private sector jobs – Will the left embrace this opportunity to support capitalism ?

Winning it softly

Winning it softly

Wales’ new year resolutions should involve a commitment to other kinds of infrastructure if it is to harbour serious hopes of competing on export markets

Making the media work in new ways

Making the media work in new ways

At the end of this month, three valleys in Wales will get their own TV station – and a glimpse at a multi-media future that will also test Government initiatives

SMEs export too

SMEs export too

The Welsh Government must appreciate the value of all Welsh companies that export, rather than just the very big success stories

Hearts + minds = more innovation

Hearts + minds = more innovation

The best businesses in Wales constantly review their innovation processes. What other techniques are they using to keep ahead?

Business confidence in Wales on the down

Business confidence in Wales on the down

A new survey reveals how Welsh business leaders are seeing the road ahead. Tough times are being anticipated, even though there is one or two silver linings

How do we know Wales isn’t in recession?

How do we know Wales isn’t in recession?

With it’s own national institutions, Wales deserves to be treated differently to a region. But, more importantly, the present system of economic measurement lumps the country in with parts of the UK that are vastly different, running the risk of creating an inaccurate picture of growth and prosperity here

Wales behind the curve on city regions

Wales behind the curve on city regions

A lack of co-ordination between cities and city regions in Wales is hindering growth. It requires a unified regeneration programme

Providing a way forward for leaders

Providing a way forward for leaders

Training for good leadership should be made widely available to SMEs and not just to large companies. Now there is a programme designed to redress the lanace

Season’s bleedings

Season’s bleedings

It now seems highly unlikely that consumer spending will provide the kick the economy needs. Will January pain bring a plan B from the UK Government?

Investment in renewables require trust and support

Investment in renewables require trust and support

Many people across Wales understand the need for renewables – but they need to be listened to and have a say in their development

Getting the dynamic out of Dynamo

Getting the dynamic out of Dynamo

Wales’ greatest asset is its young people. So how is government connecting them with entrepreneurship?