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2012 Small Business Survey: Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME) Employers in Wales

2012 Small Business Survey: Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME) Employers in Wales

28/03/13
This report summarises the responses from Welsh SME's on business-related topics.
 
Value for Money Review: Core Funding Arrangements for Social Firms Wale

Value for money review: Core funding arrangements for Social Firms Wales

29/01/13
Independent report on the value for money review of the funding arrangements for Social Firms Wales.
 
Sectors Delivery Plan

Sectors Delivery Plan

25/01/13
Strategic priorities for each of our nine key sectors.
 
A Value for Money Review of the Welsh Governments Core Funding Arrangements for Social Enterprise Development

Value for Money Review: Welsh Social Enterprise Coalition

18/12/12
Independent report on the review of the value for money of the funding arrangements for Welsh Social Enterprise Coalition. (WSEC)
 
Life Sciences Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

Life Sciences Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

10/12/12
The document is a work in progress and is not currently Welsh Government Policy.
 
ICT Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

ICT Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

10/12/12
The document is a work in progress and is not currently Welsh Government Policy.
 
Energy and Environment Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

Energy and Environment Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

10/12/12
The document is a work in progress and is not currently Welsh Government Policy.
 
Creative Industries Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

Creative Industries Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

10/12/12
The document is a work in progress and is not currently Welsh Government Policy.
 
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (AM&M) Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (AM&M) Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

10/12/12
The document is a work in progress and is not currently Welsh Government Policy.
 
GEM UK: Wales Report 2011

GEM UK: Wales Report 2011

12/11/12
This report summarises the main findings and key themes for Wales from the 2011 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) survey.
 
Powys Local Growth Zones Task and Finish Group Report

Powys Local Growth Zones Task and Finish Group Report

06/11/12
Advice and recommendations from the Powys Local Growth Zones Task and Finish Group
 
Welsh Government Response to the Powys Local Growth Zones Report

Welsh Government response to the Powys Local Growth Zones Report

06/11/12
Our response to the Powys Local Growth Zones Report.
 
City Regions final report

City Regions Final Report

11/07/12
Advice and recommendations from the City Regions Task and Finish group.
 

Report of the Bovine TB Science Review Group

03/07/12
In 2011 the Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales, Professor John Harries, oversaw an independent review of the scientific evidence base for methods to eradicate bovine TB.
 
Annual Statement on Support to Business

Annual Statement on Support to Business

07/06/12
This annual statement sets out our key activities to support growth and sustainable jobs across Wales.
 
Annual Statement on Delivery of European Funds

Annual Statement on Delivery of European Funds

07/06/12
The annual statement highlights our progress and achievements through the use of European Structural Funds for the benefit of the people of Wales.
 
Enterprise Zones brochure

Enterprise Zones brochure

17/04/12
Enterprise Zones offer specific incentives to attract new business to prime locations in Wales
 
Science for Wales

Science for Wales

12/03/12
Science for Wales is our science strategy. It sets out our vision for science, the key initiatives we will take and how we measure success.
 
Digital Continuity: Record Classification and Retention on Shared Drives and Email Vaults

Digital Continuity: Record Classification and Retention on Shared Drives and Email Vaults

14/02/12
This report prepared by the University of Wales Newport outlines the methodology used during the study and the outcomes of the project.
 
Micro-Business Task and Finish Group Report

Micro-Business Task and Finish Group Report

18/01/12
This report outlines the key priorities and recommendations to support the development of a Micro-Business policy and strategy.
 
The Control of Japanese Knotweed

The Control of Japanese Knotweed

16/01/12
We have updated our Japanese Knotweed guidelines to reflect changes in legislation and eradication guidance.
 
North West Wales Labour Market Study Spring 2011 Update

North West Wales Labour Market Study Spring 2011 Update

14/12/11
This study provides a forward looking spatial economic analysis of the North West Wales economy. It is an update to the ‘Economic Futures’ study from 2006.
 
GEM UK: Wales report 2010

GEM UK: Wales report 2010

31/10/11
This report summarises the main findings and key themes for Wales from the 2010 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) survey.
 
Department for Business, Innovation, Skills Small Business Survey 2010: Summary report of findings among SME employers in Wales

Department for Business, Innovation, Skills Small Business Survey 2010: Summary report of findings among SME employers in Wales

19/08/11
This report provides information about the characteristics of Welsh Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and their views on business-related issues.
 
Equality and the Economy in Wales Evidence Base

Equality and the Economy in Wales Evidence Base

12/07/11
This document highlights the equality issues that will need to be considered in taking forward the Economic renewal: a new direction Programme.
 
Economic Renewal: a new direction- A Framework for Measuring Success

Economic Renewal: a new direction-A Framework for Measuring Success

30/03/11
Economic Renewal: a new direction gave a commitment to publish a framework for measuring success. This paper outlines a transparent and considered framework for measuring success.
 
Implementation Plan for Economic Renewal: a new direction

Implementation Plan for Economic Renewal: a new direction

30/03/11
The Implementation Plan for Economic Renewal: a new direction demonstrates what we are doing to implement our new approach to economic development.
 
The Sectoral Approach Explanatory Note

The Sectoral approach explanatory note

18/01/11
The Explantory Note identifies the role played by the Economy and Transport Ministerial Advisory Group in prioritising the sectors, what the sectors comprise and why they’re important.
 
A guide to Welsh Assembly Government support for Small and Medium sized Enterprises

A guide to Welsh Assembly Government support for Small and Medium sized Enterprises

12/01/11
This new guide outlines the business support available for Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Wales.
 
A guide to Welsh Assembly Government support for business

A guide to Welsh Assembly Government support for business

16/12/10
This new guide outlines the business support available for businesses in Wales.
 
Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy-An Action Plan for Wales 2010-15

Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy-An Action Plan for Wales 2010-15

15/11/10
The Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy (YES) draws together the different dimensions of our Economic Development and Education policies.
 
Framework for Regeneration Areas

Framework for Regeneration Areas

18/10/10
This document builds on our Ambition Statement for Regeneration. It explains the future of our Regeneration Area approach and wider Government action. It aims to ensure our investment in Regeneration Areas is effective and avoids duplication.
 
Turning the Tide - Visitor Economy Strategy

Turning the Tide - Visitor Economy Strategy

20/08/10
This strategy has been commissioned for the North Wales Coast Strategic Regeneration Area. Its purpose was to identify the future role of tourism in regenerating the area and highlight priorities for investment.
 
Economic Renewal: a new direction

Economic renewal: a new direction

05/07/10
Economic Renewal: a new direction sets out the role devolved government can play in providing the best conditions and framework to enable the private sector to grow and flourish.
 
Ambition Statement for Regeneration

Ambition Statement for Regeneration

24/06/10
Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Jocelyn Davies, has outlined her ambitions for getting communities back on their feet in a new document - the Ambition statement for Regeneration.
 

Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report: Wales Summary 2009

20/05/10
This report summarises the main results and key themes from the 2009 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) survey.
 
The Heart of Digital Wales: a review of creative industries for the Welsh Assembly Government

The Heart of Digital Wales: a review of creative industries for the Welsh Assembly Government

25/03/10
The Deputy First Minister and the Minister for Heritage jointly commissioned Professor Ian Hargreaves to undertake a review of creative industries in Wales.
 
North Wales Coast 2016 Action Plan

North Wales Coast 2016 Action Plan

25/11/09
This Action Plan will guide the implementation of the Strategic Regeneration Area (SRA) Partnership’s vision for the North Wales Coast over the next 7-8 years.
 
Terms of Reference for the Economic Renewal Programme

Terms of Reference for the Economic Renewal Programme

19/11/09
This paper outlines the aims and objectives of the Economic Renewal Programme.
 

Creative Industries Sector Assessment

01/11/09
The report examines various creative businesses and assesses their use of digital networks and the potential demand that the sector may have for future digital networks.
 
Review Of International Business Wales Report for the Assembly Government

Review Of International Business Wales Report for the Assembly Government

13/10/09
This report follows an independent review to assess how the Welsh Assembly Government performs its inward investment function compared with competition elsewhere in the UK.
 
Welsh Assembly Government Forensic Investigation of Expenses at International Business Wales

Welsh Assembly Government Forensic Investigation of Expenses at International Business Wales

13/10/09
This report sets out KPMG’s examination of expenses incurred by staff of International Business Wales (IBW) in the UK and overseas.
 
Môn a Menai Action Plan

Môn a Menai Action Plan

24/09/09
The Môn a Menai programme is a response by the Welsh Assembly Government and its partners to the closure and decommissioning of Wylfa power station.
 
Capturing the Potential: A Green Jobs Strategy for Wales

Capturing the Potential: A Green Jobs Strategy for Wales

09/07/09
The strategy delivers the commitment made in the One Wales programme of Government and outlines the proposals to direct the transition to a more sustainable economy.
 
Broadband notspot registrations

Broadband notspot registrations

15/05/09
The document provides numbers, by County and Town/Village of the self-registrations made to the Broadband notspot website since its inception in March 2005.
 
Support when you need it

Support when you need it

24/03/09
Where to get support and help if you or family are being affected by the economic downturn.
 
Advice and guidance for employers and their workforce during the recession

Advice and guidance for employers and their workforce during the recession

25/02/09
Leaflet for employers and their worforce during the recession.
 
Annual Survey of Small Businesses' Opinions 2006-07

Annual Survey of Small Businesses' Opinions 2006-07

01/10/06
The Welsh Assembly Government is a key partner for the Annual Small Business Survey, which has been running since 2001.
 
Annual Survey of Small Businesses: Wales 2005-06

Annual Survey of Small Businesses: Wales 2005-06

01/10/05
Small businesses make a vital contribution to the overall health of the economy.
 
Annual Survey of Small Businesses: Wales 2004-05

Annual Survey of Small Businesses: Wales 2004-05

01/10/04
In undertaking this annual survey we are building on previous experience with our surveys of small businesses.
 
Creative success – a strategy for the creative industries in Wales

Creative success- a strategy for the creative industries in Wales

01/01/04
The strategy outlines the economic potential of the creative sector and calls for specialist expertise in deciding on public sector intervention.
 
Annual Survey of Small Businesses Wales Autumn 2003

Annual Survey of Small Businesses Wales Autumn 2003

01/10/03
At its core is a systematic series of questions intended to throw light upon small businesses' general circumstances and concerns in particular their relationship with Government.
 
Small Business Service National Omnibus Survey Wales Autumn 2002

Small Business Service National Omnibus Survey Wales Autumn 2002

01/10/02
Over the past few years the SBS, an executive arm of the Department of Trade and Industry, has evaluated the experiences and opinions of small business owners.