Anyone here from Cardiff or South Wales ?

[Homer J Simpson]

Doesn't seem to be very active in the Wales thread. Just wondering how many are from Cardiff/South Wales and why we don't seem to post much in here.

[Steve Thornbury]

Once you have figured that out, maybe you could give me next weeks Lottery numbers!!!

[OldWelshGuy]

maybe because business is business and there are very few issues that relate purely to Wales?

[Homer J Simpson]

Maybe there should be a feature or directory of users which shows location as well as what line of business they are in. Would make networking easier.........

[Homer J Simpson]

Once you have figured that out, maybe you could give me next weeks Lottery numbers!!!

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

They've got as much chance as any other to come up :D

[Jim2k]

Hi Homer,

I asked a similar question not long ago but it still remains a mystery!

Jim

[Homer J Simpson]

Yeah, seems odd.

I just realised that my profile didn't include my location so have just updated it.

[JayP]

Add one more 'new comer' to the pile!

[bluestagstudio]

I'm in Cardiff, been on the forums for a couple of years but haven't had any time spare in the last few months.

I think a lot of members on here are see this as a way to promote their business and the nationwide forums get the most exposure.

Does seem that Wales is quieter than the other forums though. We're meant to be good at talking!

[Homer J Simpson]

Yes, appriciate that many would want the most exposure for their business, but from a networking side of things, I'd like to think a few would want to get together, have a coffee and a chat.

Nice to see a few from and near to Cardiff. Has anyone ever met anyone else from these forums ?

[bluestagstudio]

Don't think I've ever met anyone from the forums (not knowingly!!) but worked with a couple of members before.

I think a Cardiff meet is a good idea!

Any excuse for a coffee and 5 minutes out of the office!

[ChrisAITY]

Fellow Cardiffian :) well Vale of Glamorgan but close enough.. Never really looked in this section of the forum before..

Let's get Wales buzzing :D

[bluestagstudio]

Well that's at least 3 people! This thing could be big.

Any more want to join the cool crew?

[Jim2k]

I usually get booted out of the cool crews, but put me down for a Cardiff meet. Met a couple of the South Wales guys on here and each of them to a man is a scholar and gentleman!

[JayP]

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

They've got as much chance as any other to come up :D


But a far lower probability :)

[OldWelshGuy]

equal probability, the laws of stats say so.

[JayP]

A common misconception im afraid... 'Ahem' *puts on his teachers voice* ;)

The probability of the numbers as individuals being picked out are equal, this is true. If you put the numbers 1 - 49 in a hat for example the chance you pick out 1, 2, or 3 is exactly the same as picking out the number 47, 48, 49 or any number in between, however, the probability of picking out number 1, then 2, then 3 etc is far far higher - much the same as the probability of tossing a coin and getting 20 tails in a row, each individual toss has the same 50-50 chance but probability would mean this is very unlikely to happen 20 times in a row, your more likely to throw a few heads in there somewhere.

Admittedly the lottery do not have to pick them out in the same order, they could be pulled out as 3, 1, 5... etc. but there is still a higher probability that they will be 6 'more' random numbers.

Hence why (without research) this has probably never happened in the history of every lottery draw around the world.

Its like the probability of Man U winning their next game is very high, so high you wouldnt get great odds at a bookies, but if you placed a bet on them winning their next 100 games the probability of this happening is much lower, hence the bookies are willing to make it look more attractive by offering you a higher return if it happens.

:)

equal probability, the laws of stats say so.

[Jim2k]

Well it looks like there will be some great conversations at this Cardiff meet.......!

[ChrisAITY]

I was thinking the same.. ;)

JayP - How very technical of you.. Very smart guy I see :)

[JayP]

Google & Wikipedia are fantastic tools ;) lol

I was thinking the same.. ;)

JayP - How very technical of you.. Very smart guy I see :)

[JayP]

Also not the way to get thanked in posts im guessing? haha

[Jim2k]

I don't thank people for boring me rigid ;)

[ChrisAITY]

Jim deserves my thanks ;)

[MJBMI]

In Cardiff too, marketing and trading be great to meet up and chat

[Homer J Simpson]

Nice to see there are a few of us on here then.

Any of you in the insurance, financial services or property development ?

[ChrisAITY]

Nope sorry.. In future Property Development I would be keen on, after watching many property shows e.g. property ladder, homes under the hammer etc.. ;)

[My Owl 1]

Once you have figured that out, maybe you could give me next weeks Lottery numbers!!!

Ha ha Steve . Happy New year Matey x

Avril:)

[My Owl 1]

Would like to meet up. have done BNI (sorry Steve) and 4N would be happy to meet on a more informal note just to meet other businesses.

Avril :)

[Homer J Simpson]

Well, if it's an informal meet you're after. We now have a hooters in Cardiff. Those of you already in business can probably expense your meal/drinks as a networking event :-)

[OldWelshGuy]

Hooters is always full of rugby players though :)

Good idea for an informal meet in cardiff.

[Jim2k]

Hooters is always full of rugby players though :)

Is it now?! Spend a lot of time in there looking at the other clientel?

[ChrisAITY]

Hooters <3

[Steve Thornbury]

Good to see something, at last, happening on here!
Shall we nail down a date to meet for coffe & a chat?

I'll start with David Lloyds Cardiff 1100 Weds 26th.

[roythehandyman]

I live in sunny Swansea, south wales:) 'Pnawnd da' good afternoon:)

[Jim2k]

Good to see something, at last, happening on here!
Shall we nail down a date to meet for coffe & a chat?

I'll start with David Lloyds Cardiff 1100 Weds 26th.

Thats basically like saying 'All round my house!". In which case I propose Copthorne Hotel on 2nd February @ 11am!

[ChrisAITY]

Oceana - Monday 31st January 3am, only because I will be there then LOL

[andrew.sanders]

I'm from Cowbridge - not far away!

[Steve Thornbury]

Anyone with a sensible suggestion?

[ChrisAITY]

Starbucks :)

[MJBMI]

http://www.33windsorplace.co.uk/ quiet, central location ,say 7pm meet on Tuesday 18th, free parking then from 6 30 onwards Museum Place if not other car parks too, and Spurs arent playing that night!

[Jim2k]

Id be up for that MJBMI. I shall be wearing a leek in my breast pocket and carrying a copy of the Barry Gem!

[Steve Thornbury]

Anymore for anymore?

[JayP]

Are any of these suggestions going to go ahead?

[Steve Thornbury]

I doubt it!

[Jim2k]

Well I'm not going clubbing, but I'd be up for MJBMI's suggestion if we can get enough people.

[JayP]

Same here, depending on the numbers

[MJBMI]

well we got 4 so far, i think 3 of us know each other already but there you go, anymore takers I need to know ASAP for this Tuesday else will have to delay til another evening

[ChrisAITY]

I can't make Tuesday sorry, Stoke V Cardiff..

[MJBMI]

maybe leave it til another week then didnt realise Cardiff were playing as it will affect a number of you im sure (not me we're already through)

[ChrisAITY]

maybe leave it til another week then didnt realise Cardiff were playing as it will affect a number of you im sure (not me we're already through)

Love the optimism.. I must agree with you, we are already through in my eyes too ;)

[David Griffiths]

Love the optimism.. I must agree with you, we are already through in my eyes too ;)

I don't think that's optimism at all. I'd take a guess that it's an absolute certainty and that for MJBMI "we" are Swansea? ;)

[ChrisAITY]

I hold my head in shame...... :p

[MJBMI]

you both should, Im Spurs and I know I am, none of this mickey mouse championship rubbish. ;-)
I used to live in Essex and work in London and went home and away from the 80s

[OldWelshGuy]

I aint having a drink with a bunch of football nerds :)

[Jim2k]

I aint having a drink with a bunch of football nerds :)

says the eggchasing nerd ;)

[OldWelshGuy]

guilty as charged :(

[Jim2k]

guilty as charged :(

Ha Ha - nowt wrong with egg chasing really!

[ChrisAITY]

Ooooh I love a bit of footy me.. ;) we should all go out on Saturday night clubbing ;)

[David Griffiths]

you both should,

What, for guessing wrong about a wendyball supporter?! :D

[MJBMI]

What, for guessing wrong about a wendyball supporter?! :D
wendyball? whats that some weird Welsh dialogue? :|

[Homer J Simpson]

Not been online for a while, seems there are quite a few of us and a few interested in meeting up to.

Sadly, I can't organise this and am not online too much these days as am basically re-doing the whole house, re-skim, re-paint, re-tile, new bathroom, new kitchen, floor tiles and wood flooring to be done.

Making the most of the sales and buying it all up and then spending a month or two getting it all done.

[Steve Thornbury]

Im happy to organise SOMETHING!

[OldWelshGuy]

wendyball? whats that some weird Welsh dialogue? :|


Wendyball is what we call it on my rugby forum :D

[MJBMI]

Well now Cardiff are out the cup (ahhh) how about next Tuesday 25th at the same bar I said before http://www.33windsorplace.co.uk/ 7 pm

[Bri]

Jim which gentleman & scholar are you mixing me up with?

I'll be in the Pen & Wig on the 29th,bit of useless information for you there.

[betty_boop]

Hey Andrew, I see you are from Cowbridge. I know that my question does not exactly belong here, but, can you please recommend me some cheap hotel suggestions in your area. I need to find a hotel in Cowbridge, for next month, and I've been trying to find one on my own, but I haven't exactly been successful at that. I found cowbridgehotels.com, while browsing the web, and there are some few options I like, there, but I thought that since you live there, you can give me some better ones. Thank you.

[ADW]

So, did it turn out to be another failed meet-up? These things never seem to work out. I don't think trying to arrange on the forum probably helps as some people only call on now and then.

[Steve Thornbury]

Hey Andrew, I see you are from Cowbridge. I know that my question does not exactly belong here, but, can you please recommend me some cheap hotel suggestions in your area. I need to find a hotel in Cowbridge, for next month, and I've been trying to find one on my own, but I haven't exactly been successful at that. I found cowbridgehotels.com, while browsing the web, and there are some few options I like, there, but I thought that since you live there, you can give me some better ones. Thank you.


You need this website
http://www.cowbridgetown.co.uk/

[Trade Price Cartridges]

Hi Guys,

Cardiff Newbie here, so big hello to you all, looking forward to getting to know a few people and sharing some interesting views and experiences I hope.

Tara 4 now!

[Steve Thornbury]

Hope to see you around the networking circuit soon

[Jim2k]

Hi Guys,

Cardiff Newbie here, so big hello to you all, looking forward to getting to know a few people and sharing some interesting views and experiences I hope.

Tara 4 now!

Welcome TPC, I'm guessing they are Printer Cartridges and not shotgun ones?! As Steve said, get yourself on the local Netowrking circuit and I'm sure I'll see you around.

Jim

[Santia Training]

Hi there, we are new to ukbusinessforums, we are Santia Training based in Cardiff. Santia provide NEBOSH & IOSH Heallth and Safety Training Courses. Let's see if we can get the Cardiff region more active.

[Jim2k]

Welcome Santia. Have you tried the local networking scene around Cardiff? If you fancy either 4Networking or BNI let me know.

[xstrade]

I Agree Networking would be easier with locations ect. as a retail wholesaler of liquidated stock i found it could also be counter-productive as previously customers have taken our location as a bit of an obstacle even through we ship our products u.k. wide for a flat price.

[damatt]

Hi all,

I am not in Cardiff, but in the gateway City, Newport. I am always interested in Networking, though there are very few people/businesses who deal in overseas property or want to buy overseas property at this time, though I do have a few investment opportunities which may be of interested for those who have some money to put into land or property.

Dave

[Steve Thornbury]

Dave

Get yourself booked into a 4Networking meeting!
PM me if you need any details
http://www.4networking.biz/Events/Details/16545

[Bri]

Hi all,

I am not in Cardiff, but in the gateway City, Newport. I am always interested in Networking, though there are very few people/businesses who deal in overseas property or want to buy overseas property at this time, though I do have a few investment opportunities which may be of interested for those who have some money to put into land or property.

Dave


Do you work with Craig by any chance, familiar business?

[Jim2k]

Hi all,

I am not in Cardiff, but in the gateway City, Newport. I am always interested in Networking, though there are very few people/businesses who deal in overseas property or want to buy overseas property at this time, though I do have a few investment opportunities which may be of interested for those who have some money to put into land or property.

Dave

The joys of 4Networking is it's passport feature. Visit any of the 4Networking groups around the country - spread your message far and wide.

[PropertyBuyerCash]

Hi There,

I am currently from Tonypandy in the Rhondda but now living in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan.

Love a night out in Cardiff.

Have a great day.

ADRIAN

[Jim2k]

Just down the road from us then Adrian, we are in Barry. We have a contact who does similar to you in Cardiff, can put you in touch if you wish.

[PropertyBuyerCash]

Yes, by all means. I may even know your colleuague as I attend regular Property Networking Meetings in Cardiff.

Thanks.

ADRIAN

[Jim2k]

Will do Adrian. Can you drop me an email at Jim dot Lewington at orbits-ltd.co.uk so I can forward my contact your address?

Jim

[Jfan84]

checking in at cardiff

[Homer J Simpson]

I'll go through this thread at some point and update the first post so we can see who is from where which should make a meeting easier.

Sorry, I started this thread then got side tracked and didn't log in as often for quite some time. Still have quite a bit of DIY to do and then I'll have my own space to work from so should be on here more often and then will try to sort a meeting out. Unless you guys have already sorted one out ?

I'm also going to be abroad from the start of April to late May, so maybe some time after that ?

[cellweb]

Based in Cardiff.
25+ years all with blue chip companies and SME
eCommerce, SEO, CMS, IT support and consultation
and usually available to chat

[Steve Thornbury]

WWhy don't we all meet up at the forthcoming Business Scene event in cardiff? May 24th

[Jim2k]

WWhy don't we all meet up at the forthcoming Business Scene event in cardiff? May 24th

Good Call Steve, we are booked in to have a stand, so thats a goer in our eyes.

[Steve Thornbury]

One of the things I am sorting out today
Will call you in a bit

[Speedymail]

Checking in from near Pontypridd.

[MatLamont]

Add another South Walien to the list :)

[Steve Thornbury]

Come to the Business Scene event!

[YODspica]

Come to: Become a Social Media Expert in 1 Day! event.

[Jim2k]

Come to my house - I'm having a BBQ!

[sean.browne]

Fellow Cardiffian here

[Jim2k]

Hi Sean,

What line of work are you?

Jim

[sean.browne]

I used to have a small IT business. I still do a little VoIP. I dabble a little in property. I am IT contracting at the moment but considering starting a business on the side.

[Jim2k]

I used to have a small IT business. I still do a little VoIP. I dabble a little in property. I am IT contracting at the moment but considering starting a business on the side.

If you find yourself at a loose end feel free to pop in and see us in Barry, we are always looking for contractors to work with.

[sean.browne]

Thank you for the invitation Jim, I will make a point of popping in to say hello next time I am in Barry during business hours.

[ReformedGeek]

Hi all. I'm working in Bridgend as a web developer at TCRM Technology Ltd. We build websites of all sort, including full e-commerce sites. That's the plug out of the way, it's good to see so many people from Wales here.

[JayP]

Wow! Not logged on in an age and missed quite a bit! For those who may be interested, my colleagues and I operate a telephone based, advised protection firm specialising in Life, Critical Illness cover, Income Protection/Redundancy cover and dabble in Home Ins & Healthcare plans.

Currently our set up consists of all online generated enquiries from various affiliate websites inc. our own campaigns however, we would like to compliment our business with setting up local links with other businesses to push onwards now that we have finished year 1 of trading without facing the wrath of the Bank Manager!

If anyone would like to discuss any possible ventures whether it be referring clients on to us or for us to provide a consultation service on the above including risk assesment of keyperson and shareholder protection, please feel free to get in touch!

For those who tweet I can also be reached on jay_perkins

Cheers all! :)

[rondtang]

Hi Homer,

Many chinese here in this forum! LOL........

[simon1749]

Hi,

Dont know if i am posting in the right place but here it goes.

I am going to be project manager of a program for economicaly inactive people within the rhondda valleys. I have been trying to find businesses that are willing to give my proposed candidates a chance in life by either offering unpaid work experience or even a chance of an interview. We are going through tough times and I know it is hard to dedicate much time to helping a stranger or a group of strangers out.

any help is appreciated

Kind Regards

Simon

[Bri]

economicaly inactive people

Simon whats that PC term for?

[faithfulguy888]

Im cardiffian aswell, only post on here on the odd chances though lol

[Prestige-SEO]

Im from newport... close enough I guess.

[OldWelshGuy]

Simon whats that PC term for?

Unemployed, and I bloody hate this PC crap :( I will however be making contact!

[simon1749]

Hi guys sorry its been a while. Been on a course of my own. Anyway yes it is to help people that are currently unemployed. The project is still in its application stage to gain funding but i will let everyone know when it does kick off. thank you everyone for the response it has been very re-assuring.

kind regards

simon

[Jim2k]

Hi Simon,

Might be something we can help you with. Feel free to give us a call to discuss.

Regards,

Jim

[sandz]

Hi I am from cardiff, Running a small business (EMA Embroidery Ltd). We supply , embroider and print your company logos, School uniform, business cards printing etc.
Google us (EMA Embroidery Cardiff) and visit our web and pop in to the shop if you are passing by.
PS we are in Grangetown on 127 Penarth road

Regards
Serandaz

[Bri]

Hi I am from cardiff, Running a small business (EMA Embroidery Ltd). We supply , embroider and print your company logos, School uniform, business cards printing etc.
Google us (EMA Embroidery Cardiff) and visit our web and pop in to the shop if you are passing by.
PS we are in Grangetown on 127 Penarth road

Regards
Serandaz

Well theres a name from my past....Sallam Sarandaz, how you doing?

[sandz]

w/salam, Bri.........doesnt ring any bell. May i ask who is this?
pleasew text me 07595604030

Searandaz

[Bri]

w/salam, Bri.........doesnt ring any bell. May i ask who is this?
pleasew text me 07595604030

Searandaz


Playerschoice!!daps n bats!! Ring any bells?

[switchearnsave]

hi im theressa from cardiff
and very new to networking
i bought into a franchise and need a little help with the networking side of it i can talk and sell my product but what i need is good leads
and help to understand what this networking is all about any help gratefully received thanks :)

[Steve Thornbury]

I have sent you a message.

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

What's occurring ?

Cardiff Born-n-Bred, I and my adult son recently returned from Arabian hot deserts, blue bays and 5 star luxury of 9 years living in the Gulf, but thrilled also to view our green countryside, trees and many public gardens with wonderful flower beds. We also popped over to Chippy Lane to see how the area has changed lol. Registration of Business Name/s is in itself a stumbling block apparently here in Cardiff at the moment. How about considering that we few, currently here, in and out of this 'thread' possibly scheduling a time plus location during July, for face-to-face discussions on how easy or difficult it is to set-up a business by young entrepreneurs in, around and beyond our Capital City ? Age limit 18 to 81 ? Invite both fe/males. My son also did 2 years in China and speaks Mandarin, native English and Arabic. The Pitch Competition in Wales soon may have some benefits for particular people, however there are those who would not wish their business ideas and plans to be aired publicly, to prevent copycats lol. If UKBF do not object, please think this suggestion through and respond with a ye or nay.

[Homer J Simpson]

I think it's been tried a few times and there has been little meetings. I don't think I was around the last time one went ahead, but I should be free from 12th July onwards and would be happy to meet in cardiff.

[switchearnsave]

im new to all this so yes i am free post dates i can move my appointments around
so yes im willing to give it a try

[NeilHarries]

From Bridgend and just joined!

[OldWelshGuy]

Hi Neil, Hi All.

The Taffia is growing :)

[switchearnsave]

welcome to the welshside

[NeilHarries]

Seems to be quite Of us Welsh on here!

[switchearnsave]

yes but we hardly talk we need to network more on here

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

yes but we hardly talk we need to network more on here
Yes, already suggested future meet-up in the city centre.

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

B T W - is there any man online with this membership who was included in Wales Trade Delegation/s to GCC states during the previous 10 years, especially attending British Business in Kuwait Exhibitions aboard 'Dhow Hashemi II' ? If yes, were any assisted free-of-charge by a BritWelsh lady who secured them free news media interviews and newspaper English articles in Arab Times, Kuwait Times, Kuna, plus various Arabic language magazines and newspapers ?
Why ? Haha - me !

[PJP1983]

Hi all,

I am also from Bridgend, just joined the forum, new to Networking and looking to see how this potentially pans out!

:)

[Ally@VTIQS]

Yep, just joined and hoping to have some lively discussions and advice, and hopefully in a position to help others too.

[Jim2k]

Its nice to see a few new faces from Wales on here. Welcome to you both.

[Steve Thornbury]

Welcome Neil!

Would love a 1-2-1 with you if you fancy a coffee sometime?

[NeilHarries]

Welcome Neil!

Would love a 1-2-1 with you if you fancy a coffee sometime?

Hi Steve,

Am I the Neil you are refering to?

[NeilHarries]

Hi all,

I am also from Bridgend, just joined the forum, new to Networking and looking to see how this potentially pans out!

:)

Hi, great to see someone else from Bridgend here!

[Steve Thornbury]

Certainly is!

[NeilHarries]

Certainly is!

Thanks for the welcome.

Coffee sounds good PM me or email me.

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Hi, great to see someone else from Bridgend here!
1-to-1 ? American films show delivery of Subpoena at such meets lol.

[NeilHarries]

1-to-1 ? American films show delivery of Subpoena at such meets lol.

Sorry you have lost me

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Sorry you have lost me
Lost ? Ask directions from a police man - or ex officer

[Huckleberry]

I think we should organise cardiff business forum get together.

[The ALC]

Hey guys I'm based in Crynant, Neath. Just set up own business - struggling a bit! from lack of experienced staff more than anything else! Would welcome any contact from local South Wales users!
:p

[NeilHarries]

Hey guys I'm based in Crynant, Neath. Just set up own business - struggling a bit! from lack of experienced staff more than anything else! Would welcome any contact from local South Wales users!
:p

Hi and good luck with your business. What sort of business is it?

[Jim2k]

Welcome ALC, plenty of local folks here to support you! What's your line of business?

[The ALC]

Hi and good luck with your business. What sort of business is it?

Hi I sell slow moving / surplus stock and customer returns on auction sites. Taking off really well and really fast - I gained alot of contacts in the retail business and used these as my springboard ! Originally was an eBay drop shop based in Neath selling on behalf of the public, bnut profit margins were so low and manpower was very high so we tend to aim more towards B2B now. Hard work but worth it !

[Jim2k]

Sounds like a nice business model. I used to do alot of ebay selling myself back in the day and made a tidy income. It's lost alot of it's charm over the years though and there were too many people selling the same things.

Best of luck.

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Cardiff - the First Minister tweeted yesterday that he is doing all possible for business, jobs, etc. I beg to differ, regrettably.
There is a young male who has an alliance partner in the Arab Gulf and now at home in Wales aiming to open an Agency HQ office for business services related to 'Education & Training' for a paying clientèle of Foreign Adults/Teenagers choosing Wales/Britain, a services facilitating agency which would provide new city-based salaried employment positions for local people and paid on-the-job training for local fe/male un-employed youth, he is battling daily just merely to be granted permission for a preferred business name registration that includes the word "British" and immediately following with his limited company registration at Companies House. However, CH staff stated he had to obtain a letter of support - and he thought, perhaps a letter of 'no objection' might suffice, from the Education Minister's office at our Assembly or a Government Office in London connected with 'Education'. London neither acknowledged nor replied to any communications and the Senedd's 'Education Minister' passed an enquiry to Ms Kathryn Worsey the BRIEFINGS & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, HIGHER EDUCATION DIVISION, WELSH GOVERNMENT. Her staff called CH and merely copying their words, she sent an unhelpful negative reply as follows:

28th July 2011

Dear Mr Cardiff Entrepreneur,
Thank you for your further e-mails on the issue of your proposed business name. As you have probably been advised, under the Companies Act 2006 the term "British" is regarded as a sensitive name and in order to be given permission to use it at the start of a company name you would need to show your company is pre-eminent in its field by providing independent support from a representative body, trade association or government body. The final decision to allow the incorporation, however, lies with Companies House. As my letter of 19th July explained, I am afraid that the Welsh Government cannot provide a letter of support or “no objection” as you request, as we have no knowledge of your organisation and therefore cannot say whether it meets the criteria of being pre-eminent in its field. Additionally we feel that there is a danger of the name suggesting a government connection.
I am afraid that I am unable to assist you further with this issue.
Yours sincerely,
Kathryn Worsey
Briefings & Communication Manager
Higher Education Division

IDEAS? PLEASE HELP !

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Cardiff Entrepreneur, obviously inserted as substitute for his name.
"British" is regarded as a sensitive name and in order to be given permission to use it at "the start of a company name" you would need to show your company is pre-eminent in its field . . . duh ?
A newly opening business activity in Cardiff . . . need to show your company is pre-eminent in its field ? Ugh ?

i.e. "British Edu.. Services ......." an agency, a facilitator of services related to education and training in Britain.

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Sorry you have lost me
Oooops thanks - lost myself momentarily with morphine for lungs chronic pain of pleurisy. Focus apparently wanders a while if affected, lol. (Medication completed.)
What method is available to edit, amend or delete a post an hour or more after submitted? Please?

[MrsPWN]

Aww bless you :D

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Aww bless you :D

What's cooking chef?

[MrsPWN]

Thought you were off the morphine :p
Chicken and ham pie today..

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Thought you were off the morphine :p
Chicken and ham pie today..

Did u sell your book?

[MrsPWN]

Haven't finished writing it yet, due to finish around Christmas time. We will self publish, makes much more sense financially :D

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Haven't finished writing it yet, due to finish around Christmas time. We will self publish, makes much more sense financially :D

Hope u sell thousands. . . bye.

[NeilHarries]

Oooops thanks - lost myself momentarily with morphine for lungs chronic pain of pleurisy. Focus apparently wanders a while if affected, lol. (Medication completed.)
What method is available to edit, amend or delete a post an hour or more after submitted? Please?

Hope you are feeling better!

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Kindly peruse. . . . Experts Extraordinaire ? Please Help!

[JayP]

Hey guys I'm based in Crynant, Neath. Just set up own business - struggling a bit! from lack of experienced staff more than anything else! Would welcome any contact from local South Wales users!
:p

Now Crynant is certainly a blast from the past! Spent the first 8 years of my life growing up on 'The Square' and 1 Woodland Road!

Welcome!

[JayP]

I would love to hear from any job opportunities in the South Wales area as i have recently sold my share in my last venture. Extensive management experience in a number of Sales, Lead Gen, Marketing and overall business management - would really appreciate anyone who knows of any opportunities to let me know - Many thanks all!

J

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Senedd leadership apparently continues merely with the same rhetoric on employment / entrepreneurship during 2011 as waffled in 2007 and since?

[compaq]

From Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

From Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.
Do u know John Thornton, Cyprus resident with Off-Shore Accounting Biz? AKA 'Captain Jack', he originates from Cardiff and has an office in Kuwait. He could warn u about property risks with crumbling foundations and local law!
John has 2 valid email addresses: "John Thornton" <johnthorntonclr@gmail.com> & "John Thornton" <thorntonj54@yahoo.co.uk> If you communicate with John, please say hello from Moira and son Adriano.

[simon1749]

Hey guys,

Some of you might remmember me posting about a course I had applied for the tender. The course aims to put people into work or further education that are the most economicaly inactive i.e not in employment, claiming JSA or ESA. We have been succcessful in obtaining the contract and are looking for businesses in The Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taff regions to help by giving those less fortunate people work experience and/or mock interviews.

The people put on said placements would have shown an interest in the sector of thier proposed work experience so you wouldnt just be getting joe bloggs. A vicious circle has incased our younger generation (No experience no job - no job no experience) So if you are willing to give a helping hand in any way possible please could you contact me and we could sort something out.

Thanks in advance

Simon

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

" Some of you might rem[1 only]ember me posting about a course for which I had applied with a tender. The course aims to put people into work or further education WHO (not that) are the most economical[l=2]y inactive i.e. not in employment, claiming JSA or ESA. We have been succ[c3?]essful in obtaining the contract and are looking for businesses in [t]he Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taff regions to help by giving those less fortunate people work experience and/or mock interviews.

The people put on said placements would have shown an interest in the sector of thei(not ie)r proposed work experience so you wouldn't just be getting joe bloggs. A vicious circle has [not i]encased our younger generation (No experience no job - no job no experience) So if you are willing to give a helping hand in any way possible please could you contact me and we could sort something out. "

Respectfully, I suggest the writer ensures that communications, adverts, promotional brochures and participants' instruction leaflets are done by somebody else, who spells correctly? Just a thought.

[simon1749]

Point taken,

All night up with a sick child does nothing for you spelling does it.

[simon1749]

Point Taken,

All night up with a sick child does nothing for your spelling does it.

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Yes, I had 16 years of such occasional nights with a 'child's' illnesses - thankfully, my child could spell better than his Junior School Teacher lol. He ended up teaching English to Military Officers in China and Arab Gulf. On return to Britain, after 9 years abroad, to base his business headquarters here, he found that (most sadly) many of his school class members were either dead, in prison or permanently un-employed and still unable to spell, read or write well. He is now aged 31. Again, sad.

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Again, it is sad - the ones deceased, passed away due to drug abuse.
However, it will be a while until red-tape and company registration complexities are sorted, then he will contact you regarding his humble offer of participation in Placements for "Education & Training" plus "On-the-Job Training to suit "Un-Employed" individuals from whatever location throughout Wales which they originate. He is also an experienced Trainer. Twitter: @SPA_UK

[AddVantagesave]

We are a group purchasing network based in Cardiff with some of our operations in London. Hello there!

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

Company name ?

[AddVantagesave]

AddVantage Save ...any more introductions for Cardiff or Wales? :):):)

[BRITWALES_UK_GCC]

I'm in Cardiff, been on the forums for a couple of years but haven't had any time spare in the last few months.

I think a lot of members on here are see this as a way to promote their business and the nationwide forums get the most exposure.

Does seem that Wales is quieter than the other forums though. We're meant to be good at talking!
Yes, although 'talking' and typing is really not the same - we Welsh prefer to look someone in the eye during discussions surely?

[woodsncrafts]

Hi all we are a small family business based in Cardiff, South Wales.
We make and sell wooden garden storage solutions, wooden beehive wormeries and wooden garden planters

[DeanGriffiths]

Hi Guys, just thought I would introduce myself. I'm new to these forums. I have a couple of companies and we're based in Bridgend. Tondu actually. So, um, other than a shameless plug (which I won't do) that's me.
Hello!

[ChrisAITY]

Anybody looking for a full time employee in the Cardiff region???????? :P

[woodsncrafts]

Anybody looking for a full time employee in the Cardiff region???????? :P



I know someone who is looking,why have u got any jobs going???:)

[NeilHarries]

Hi Guys, just thought I would introduce myself. I'm new to these forums. I have a couple of companies and we're based in Bridgend. Tondu actually. So, um, other than a shameless plug (which I won't do) that's me.
Hello!

Hi Dean, welcome, I am from Bridgend too.

[FootSteps]

Hi there

I'm Sian I am new to this business forum, recently started new business in RCT in holitic treatments and a fellow user recomended the site for general business info.

I'm considering some of these network meetings but there are so many to choose from a little lost.

Have started going to Women's entreprenueruship scheme in Glamorgan Uni and met a couple of people.

How are people finding the forum any tips or hints on getting the best out of membership?

I'm now looking to expand my business and look at linking in with local businesses and trying to get some subsidies for certain activities. No idea where to start!.

Look forward to speaking to others soon.

Sian :)

[Jim2k]

Welcome to the forums Sian. Best tip I can give you with regards to the forums is to get involved and help out where you can.

Lots of networking available in South Wales from 4Networking to BNI to South Wales Business Network etc you need to find the one thats right for you and your business.

Always happy to have a chat and support new businesses.

Jim

[iklemiracle]

Hi Guys, just thought I would introduce myself. I'm new to these forums. I have a couple of companies and we're based in Bridgend. Tondu actually. So, um, other than a shameless plug (which I won't do) that's me.
Hello!

Hi Dean,

Did you happen to go to Maesteg Comp by any chance?.. and do you happen to be an architect?

[Bri]

Hi there

I'm Sian I am new to this business forum, recently started new business in RCT in holitic treatments and a fellow user recomended the site for general business info.

I'm considering some of these network meetings but there are so many to choose from a little lost.

Have started going to Women's entreprenueruship scheme in Glamorgan Uni and met a couple of people.

How are people finding the forum any tips or hints on getting the best out of membership?

I'm now looking to expand my business and look at linking in with local businesses and trying to get some subsidies for certain activities. No idea where to start!.

Look forward to speaking to others soon.

Sian :)

Jim beat me to it Sian. Theres a 4N meeting next Friday in Llantrisant, I'm hoping to be there if I can swap my appts. I'll let you know by PM.

[nickoran]

Thought Id give everyone a quick hi!

I'm Nick, an SEO in Cardiff and occasionally go to design or blog meetups if anyone's familiar with them.

Always interested in finding out more about whats going on in the area so look forward to reading more of the Wales thread.

[deepra]

Hello All
We are based in South Wales, Swansea to be exact.

[YODspica]

we can always also meet at hangouts, add us here https://plus.google.com/108371550226306440651/posts (https://plus.google.com/108371550226306440651/posts)

[stevednp3]

Hi im from Cardiff (well I live in the valleys) and run a printing business called printingwales.com

[Funky Jewellery]

Hi everyone. Im in Wales and Im the Marketing Manager for a Fashion Jewellery Wholesaler, Im always interested in networking events so if theres any suitable events for us (or of course if you are looking for a quality supplier) give me a call on 01656 842102

[Steve Thornbury]

Next Cardiff Connections event will be at the Village Hotel on March 13th. Why not pop along and meet everyone there?

[Funky Jewellery]

Hi Steve

What time is the event?

Lisa

[Steve Thornbury]

They are in the evenings 6-9pm
Wine, canapes, guest speaker and about 100 other people in the room.

[cellweb]

Steve ,

Hope to be there - do we just turn up ?
I do all things IT related - and offer support and help to small businesses, is this the sort of event for me ?

[Jim2k]

Welcome cellweb - would be worth a chat at somepoint as we seem to be in the same area/sector.

Enjoy UKBF