Sisters Clare and Cerys Thomas look like they should be on the front cover of a glossy lifestyle magazine, but just six months after launching their own company are creating quite a name for themselves - as local businesswomen. From South Wales Argus
The Institute of Heating and Plumbing Engineers has selected BusinessFlow, a software developed by a firm based in Catbrook, near Monmouth, to join its select group of preferred suppliers for its membership. From South Wales Argus
Hutchings & Thomas are scouring several Gwent towns for potential properties and development sites for leading national pub chain JD Wetherspoon PLC. From South Wales Argus
AWARD-WINNING design agency Autografik is moving to the centre of Newport as its growing business plants even firmer roots in the city's future. From South Wales Argus
A company determined to put Wales on the map in the computer games industry has launched its first game - an action-packed space adventure entitled Cosmic Sunder. From South Wales Argus
WALES' largest work-based learning provider, ACT, has strengthened its team with the recruitment of its first PA to the managing director to help organise the growing business. From South Wales Argus
Who needs Alan Titchmarsh's Ground Force team when you've got Capita Symonds? 12 willing volunteers from Capita Symonds' Cwmbran office recently cleaned up and restored a vandalised and neglected outdoor learning area at Ty-Isaf Infant school in Risca. From South Wales Argus
Chwarae Teg, the pan-Wales professional organisation created to maximise women's contribution to the Welsh economy, has appointed a new marketing, PR and communications officer. From South Wales Argus
The credit crunch is beginning to bite in Newport, but despite some regeneration projects being put temporarily on hold, the news is not all bad. Here Faye Dickson and Alice Gane provide an update on the city's regeneration. From South Wales Argus
By Ken Ellis, president of Newport Chamber of Trade
AS STATED in a previous column The Chamber of Trade is about to launch a VIP initiative, (Very Important Patrons) to improve standards of service in Newport. From South Wales Argus
CHEPSTOW'S First Car Fleet Ltd has launched a complete fleet management service to deliver professional, high-quality services for small and medium sized businesses. From South Wales Argus
A new group being set up to maximise women's achievement in management has attracted some of South Wales' most accomplished female executives to share the secrets. From South Wales Argus
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Restrictions on waiting for vehicles in Caerleon are to be brought in by Newport council, following complaints from local businesses. From South Wales Argus
The challenge of posing as a catering company and putting together a bid for a cricket club's gala dinner saw pupils from Cwmcarn High School, come face to face with the basics of money management. From South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire Building Society, one of Wales' largest and most successful institutions, today announces a record year for both mortgage lending and inflow of members' funds. From South Wales Argus
The affordability and ease-of-use of wireless networking technology has made it a popular feature in many business ICT systems, allowing flexible access to files and communications resources without needing to plug in' to the network. But being so easy to connect is a double-edged sword. eCrime Wales gives some vital security tips. From South Wales Argus
A TRANSPORT group backing the controversial plans to build a new M4 relief road is pushing for construction to start sooner rather than later. From South Wales Argus
