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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

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

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

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

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

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