Newport-based timber importer Premier Forest Products is enjoying a taste of television stardom after agreeing to assist with a special project being broadcast live this week on Channel 4's hit show Grand Designs. From South Wales Argus
Top management and leadership bodies in Wales are rejoining forces in Gwent to explore ways to lead and manage in uncertain times. From South Wales Argus
Budding young entrepreneurs showed off their business skills in a way which would have impressed even Sir Alan Sugar in the final of the Young Enterprise competition hosted by the University of Wales, Newport. From South Wales Argus
Tim MacIntyre-Bhatty, Dean of the Business School, University of Wales, Newport, brings you his monthly column
Credit Crunch. The headlines are full of the term at the moment and it looks as if we are all in one way or another likely to be effected by it. But what exactly is it and how real is the personal impact likely to be? From South Wales Argus
Leading Welsh recruitment and training provider, A4e Wales, is enjoying the success of helping its 200th person get back into the world of work through the Pathways to Work programme. From South Wales Argus
Blaenavon-based Super Rod has been honoured for its contribution to the electrical industry with The Queen's Award for Innovation. From South Wales Argus
By Ken Ellis, president of Newport Chamber of Trade, brings you his monthly column
Last month I wrote about the need for a viable Park and Ride scheme in Newport. Firstly many thanks to those of you who got in touch. I will be having a meeting with a senior officer of the council to discuss the matter. Watch this space. From South Wales Argus
Natural Power Wales has completed work on its first major contract since its launch in November last year to help South Wales businesses meet their green' requirements. From South Wales Argus
SMEs in Wales believe Newport will continue on the path to prosperity despite fears of an economic slowdown, according to a survey carried out by accountancy practice Mazuma. From South Wales Argus
The Barclays Gwent Valleys Local Business Team, which serves the business community for Caerphilly and the Gwent Valleys, has been voted the best local business team in the UK for customer satisfaction. From South Wales Argus
Usk-based Equinalysis has joined forces with the British Olympic Association fundraising appeal in the run up to the Beijing Olympic Games, and is the only equestrian company to join the appeal committee. From South Wales Argus
Our new columnist David Russ, managing director of Centre for Business incorporating ngb2b, NGE and Ignite, tells us only the brave ask for help
Very rarely will you find an entrepreneur who can market their product or service effectively, handle all the accounting and manage the recruitment process without putting in 20-hour days. This is because nobody can be good at all things all of the time. From South Wales Argus
One of South Wales' leading law firms, Rubin Lewis O'Brien, has moved to a limited liability partnership status to aid its future growth plans. From South Wales Argus
In a rare deal George Wimpey Homes and Newport-based George Street Furnishers have joined forces offering buyers of hundreds of apartments and homes in Newport and Cardiff discounted deals on quality furniture. From South Wales Argus
Peach of a role
Michael Peach has been appointed as a manager with the three-partner, Cwmbran-based accountancy practice, Green & Co, specialists in providing services to the agricultural sector. From South Wales Argus
By Steve Theaker, of Peacheys
Probably one of the most important and valuable decisions that you will have to make when starting or running a business is your choice of Accountant. From South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire Building Society, one of Wales' largest and most successful financial institutions, has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new directors. From South Wales Argus
Getting employees fully engaged with the organisation they work for is the biggest challenge facing senior managers, one of Britain's top business experts has told bosses in Gwent. From South Wales Argus
