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June 2011 Merthyr Business Awards
THRIVING businesses in Merthyr Tydfil have been recognised at a prestigious annual awards ceremony.Nine companies received awards for excellence in business during the past year.Hosted by BBC Radio Wales’ Roy Noble, the event at Cyfarthfa Park saw 37 companies competing in nine different categories.One of the successful businesses was Cosmetics4U which won Enterprising Retailer of the Year.
Established seven years ago, the company sells cosmetics and fancy dress items online and from its base in Merthyr’s St Tydfil Square shopping centre.Set up by managing director Steven Morgan with just £80, the company has increased its turnover five fold in the last three years.Last year alone its annual turnover reached nearly £500,000 – more than double the previous year’s figure of £242,209. Mr Morgan said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded Enterprising Retailer of the Year. “We have come a long way since we started seven years ago and it is fantastic that there is an outlet in Merthyr to recognise the hard work of the businesses based here.
“We try to offer our customers something a bit different. In particular we have recently rolled out our buy and reserve scheme where customers can pay weekly for their purchases. We feel this has worked particularly well with our customer base especially during the recession.
“I would whole heartedly encourage anyone who is thinking of entering the awards next year to do so. It has been a great experience and we are very proud of what we have achieved.”
Organised by Merthyr Business Club and supported by Merthyr Tydfil council, the awards were set up to celebrate and encourage innovative enterprise within the borough. Rob Taylor, chairman of Merthyr Business Club, said: “The Merthyr Business Awards were once again a great success and are continuing to grow from strength to strength. All of the entries this year were very strong.
“Cosmetics4U is just one example of the successful entries we received which ranged from dog trainers to Polish food outlets highlighting the diverse business talent that Merthyr has to offer. “The awards were created to recognise and praise businesses in Merthyr. In such a tough economic climate innovation in business is something to be celebrated.
“We are now looking forward to next year and are confident that business innovation in Merthyr will continue to grow and that new businesses will look towards Merthyr as a great place to set up.” Other businesses to walk away with awards include Symbiotic and Sustainable Systems for Most Innovative Business, Rheidol Electrical for Best Small Business and Taste of Europe for Most Promising New Business.
While Green Horizons picked up an award for Best Green Business, New Pathways for Social Enterprise Excellence Award and William Welsh Walks for Tourism Business of the Year. Napoleon’s Wife Custom Print and Canvasses picked up the Creative Industry award and Royvon Dog Training School won the Excellence in Marketing award.
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May. 2010 Merthyr Business Club Sponsors MTBCB Business Awards
ENTREPRENEURS in Merthyr Tydfil were recognised for their acumen at an award’s ceremony last week.
The third annual Merthyr Business Awards were held on Thursday, May 20 in Cyfarthfa Park and celebrated the innovative businessmen and women of the borough.
The Awards, led by Merthyr Business Club and supported by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, the Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme and Equinox singled out 10 winners on the night.
Jeff Edwards, Leader, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council said: “This is the third year of running the Business Awards and it is remarkable every year to see these fantastic stories emerging of innovative businessmen and women making a success of their enterprises in such a challenging economic climate.
“On a wider scale, it is crucial for the future of the Valleys that these individuals are recognised so that they can inspire others to start businesses here and help develop the economy.”
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March. 2010 Orbit Business Centre, Rhydycar
Guest Speaker: Professor Brian Morgan (CV), Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Cardiff School of Management at UWIC.
"Is Economic Development in the Valleys on WAGs agenda?"
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Jan. 2010 - Merthyr Tydfil Crowned most Enterprising Place in Wales
Beating stiff competition from across the region, Merthyr Tydfil has been named ‘the most enterprising place in Wales’ in the Government’s Enterprising Britain competition. Enterprising Britain is a nationwide competition run by Enterprise Insight on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and in partnership with the Regional Development Agencies and Devolved Administrations. Read more......
Nov. 2009 - Students and Local Businesses Raise £1000 for Barnardo’s Cymru
Merthyr College students and local Merthyr Businesses recently joined forces to enhance entrepreneurial skills and to raise money for a worthy charity; Barnardo’s Cymru.
Students from the college were tasked with trading a simple green paperclip for something more valuable, which would be worthy for auction on 19th November as part of Enterprise Week 2009. Read more.....
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June 2009 - Merthyr Tydfil Business Club Launch
Companies throughout Merthyr Tydfil have joined forces to establish a dynamic new business club with the aim of boosting the local economy and bringing direct benefits to the town.
Set up with the support of the local authority, the Merthyr Tydfil Business Club will create an organisational network for local businesses, ensure the business community is involved with development opportunities in the town and support and promote local businesses, local procurement and supply chain opportunities. Read more.....