Media firms in merger talks

TWO of the UK's biggest media companies are involved in talks that could lead to the creation of a £3 billion media giant, it emerged today.

£36m funding to help entrepreneurs

AN initiative to help create a new generation of entrepreneurs will be unveiled today.

The £36m Wales Business Start Up project could create more than 10,000 jobs and support the development of 8,000 new businesses across the country.

Bleak Picture for 85 staff

CONSOLIDATED lender Picture Financial yesterday said it was cutting 85 staff at its Newport headquarters - blaming the global credit crunch for its troubles.

Freshbaked launch PR service

FORMER Freshwater director Jon Hollins has established a new PR arm at business services firm Freshbaked.

Era of ‘more responsive’ business

A NEW era in business support will be officially unveiled by Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones today. by Sion Barry, Western Mail

Single funding pot for Welsh businesses

A NEW era in business support will go live tomorrow with a single flexible investment fund.

Welsh SMEs optimistic

SMALL and medium-sized businesses in Wales say they are not feeling a slowdown in trade as a consequence of worsening economic conditions, according to a survey carried out by accountancy practice Mazuma.

Clwb Member Wins Innovation Award

Mrs Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE wins a 'Special Recognition Award' for Innovation in Education at the Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network gala evening in Cardiff City Hall.

Slow payers the bane of SME's

RESEARCH from Barclays shows that nearly half (48%) of SMEs in Wales experience problems with late payment.

Good Relations - New MD

CARDIFF PR company Good Relations has a new managing director.