Business Skills Support
A wide range of support is available to assist you at every stage of your business journey
National & Local Support
Business Wales’ Recruit and Train website provides resources for support including workforce development, training and recruitment.
Your local authority and training and support providers can also help you to navigate opportunities in your area.
Flexible Skills Programme
The Flexible Skills Programme by Business Wales offers funding support to businesses in Wales to help address skills gaps and upskill their workforce targeting:
- Advanced Digital Skills: For businesses looking to enhance their digital capabilities.
- Exporting Skills: To improve businesses’ ability to export.
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Addressing specific skills gaps in these sectors.
- Creative Sector: Supporting skills development in creative industries.
- Net Zero Challenges: Helping businesses develop skills to meet environmental goals.
- Tourism and Hospitality: Upskilling in these sectors to improve service and growth.
All approved training courses will attract a 50% contribution towards the total eligible costs from the Welsh Government and requires businesses to be based in Wales, solvent, and committed to completing training by March 2026.
Tight-Knit business communities
North Wales boasts vibrant, tight-knit business communities where entrepreneurs support each other through local business and enterprise groups. Regular events, workshops, and training sessions are held to upskill business owners and foster a collaborative environment.
Paid membership organisations like the Federation of Small Businesses and local Chamber of Commerce provide valuable and specialised business support, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.
Key business support
There may be opportunities for your business to provide goods, works or services to the public sector. Click on the logos below to explore.
