SSU Cluster Newsletter - February 2022
Introduction As we reflect on our first 12 months as a Cluster, we’re delighted to report that we’ve now signed up our 50th Cluster...
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BLOG & INSIGHTS
Our team of experts have a broad range of experience and knowledge between them. They will be sharing their thoughts, insights and views monthly with Welsh food and drink businesses in mind.
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John Taylerson
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Why Attend Our Sustainable Scale Up Conference?
How can a conference help me scale my business? We think you need three things to scale: 1. Capital 2. Capacity 3. Competencies Three...
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Wyn Jones
- Feb 8
- 3 min
The Cost of Money: Equity Investment – What’s That All About? Part 1
Wyn Jones, Regional Cluster Manager A very popular feature which raised a lot of interest on our Investor Zone stand at the recent Taste...
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John Taylerson
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Are Your Premises a Constraint on Your Capacity?
One of the big constraints for scaling a food or drink businesses can be your location. Are you producing in your own premises or do you...
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SSU Cluster
- Jan 27
- 2 min
The Sustainable Scale Up Cluster Signs Up 50th Cluster Member
As the Sustainable Scale Up Cluster heads towards its first year anniversary, we’re delighted to have signed up our 50th business member....
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John Taylerson
- Jan 14
- 4 min
The Benefit of Hindsight In a Fast-changing World
By John Taylerson, Programme Manager of the Sustainable Scale Up Cluster. With my dairy background, I have been a member of the Society...
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John Taylerson
- Jan 7
- 3 min
Take Stock & New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the start of a new year and a good time to take stock of the last twelve months. If it coincides with your financial year end, you...
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SSU Cluster
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
What is Food Workforce Wales?
Food Workforce Wales is a campaign delivered by Food Skills Cymru (Lantra) on behalf of Food & Drink Wales (Welsh Government). Showcasing...
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SSU Cluster
- Oct 13, 2021
- 1 min
New: Money As An Ingredient – a podcast by the Sustainable Scale Up Cluster
EP1 – Getting The Right Money with Alun Thomas, Development Bank of Wales If you’re planning on visiting the Investor Zone at Taste Wales...
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SSU Cluster
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
Counting the Cost of Energy
Why have gas prices increased? • Prolonged cold winter during 2020-2021 – This drained natural gas stores • Low solar and wind output,...
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SSU Cluster
- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
Food & Drink Wales Sustainable Scale Up Cluster - BSc Business Management Internship Programme
In association with Cardiff Business School The Sustainable Scale Up Cluster, in association with Cardiff Business School, is inviting...
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SSU Cluster
- Jul 19, 2021
- 1 min
KICKSTART - CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE FOOD & DRINK MANUFACTURING SECTOR
The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink in partnership with The Food and Drink Federation have been approved as an official...
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Wyn Jones
- Jun 24, 2021
- 2 min
The Cost of Money: Key Considerations When Borrowing Money
The UK economy, and indeed most major economies, are forecast to grow significantly as we come out of Covid-19. Even as the UK adjusts...
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Ashley Harvey
- Jun 22, 2021
- 5 min
INSIGHT: Impact Investing: Is it Right for Your Business?
During the past few years, sustainability has been brought to the forefront of food and drink business objectives, largely in response to...
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Paul Bezani
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
Forecasting – Can you afford not to?
Paul Bezani, Regional Cluster Manager, South East Wales From projecting future sales to managing your cashflow, forecasting is extremely...
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Wyn Jones
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
The Top Ten Tips for Managing your Business Credit Score
After a career in banking, Regional SSU Cluster Manager, Wyn Jones, offer his insights into how to manage your business credit score and...
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