1. 03000 6 03000 busnes.cymru.gov.uk business.wales.gov.uk Welsh Government Regional Centre Service cymru.gov.uk

2. 03000 6 03000 busnes.cymru.gov.uk business.wales.gov.uk cymru.gov.uk The Regional Centre Service, is the Welsh Government’s business support programme designed to help businesses in Wales grow, and help individuals start up a business. The Regional Centre Service operates Pan Wales. In South Wales we have centres based in Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff, Newport, Carmarthen, Swansea and Pembroke Dock. Introduction

3. 03000 6 03000 busnes.cymru.gov.uk business.wales.gov.uk cymru.gov.uk The Regional Centre Service provides a range of services which include: 1.general business advice and support 2.specialist advice on equality and diversity 3.environmental management 4.information provision and signposting The service is impartial, professional, confidential and is totally free. Introduction

4. 03000 6 03000 busnes.cymru.gov.uk business.wales.gov.uk cymru.gov.uk What Support do we offer? Business Advisors provide business support which includes: ● Resource funding both private and public ● B usiness Planning ● Sales and Marketing Support ● Financial Review ● Business Management Advice ● Operational Financial Management ● Social Media support ● Review operations ● B usiness Networking ● Resourcing of Consultancy ● Market Research Facilities ● IT and Web Information and Advice ● Management Development ● Social Enterprise Support

5. 03000 6 03000 busnes.cymru.gov.uk business.wales.gov.uk cymru.gov.uk Environmental support The R C S Environmental Management advisors provide advice and support on all environmental issues ● Confidential baseline review of your environmental performance ● Raise awareness of environmental legislation applicable to your business ● Develop an environmental policy and implement an environmental management system ● Energy use ● Materials use and resource efficiency ● Water use ● Identify waste issues and identify recycling opportunities ● Prevent pollution ● Improve tendering performance

6. 03000 6 03000 busnes.cymru.gov.uk business.wales.gov.uk cymru.gov.uk Equalities and employment The R C S Equalities advisors provide advice and support on equalities and employment issues ● Equal opportunities ● Recruitment and selection ● Organisational diversity ● Contracts of employment ● Disciplinary and Grievance ● Attendance management ● Flexible working ● Bullying and harassment ● Peace of mind for employers and employees alike

7. 03000 6 03000 busnes.cymru.gov.uk business.wales.gov.uk Any Questions? cymru.gov.uk