How to get your hands on free legal templates – easy peasy!

The branch held a very successful member’s evening this week which included two very useful presentations on all the help provided to members by the FSB. 

Sean Harris

Alan Cole

Nigel T Packer

Nigel T Packer kicked off the evening with a simple step by step guide on where to find legal help on the FSB website, in particular to access all the legal documents that are available.  Alan Cole, recently appointed recruiter for South East Wales, went on to mention the many other benefits available, a simple one being that members can put the FSB logo on all everything.

PS  We are pleased to have the newly appointed President of Neath Chamber of Trade as one of our current committee members, here adorned in his official chain of office.
PPS.  If you are an FSB member we will be happy to e-mail you the presentation.

Not One but Two FSB related events well worth attending …

Swansea Connections at the Grosvenor Casino (SA1 1LF)
Tuesday 18th Oct 2011 at 5.30pm

The local FSB branch will be saying Hi! at this Business-Scene event which aims to bring together many of the local Business Networking groups under one roof, and offers the opportunity for local businesses to expand their own business connections.

Also the guest speaker Warren Cass will be talking about Social media – on how to have a presence, and to understand how to achieve return on investment by creating the right strategy.

For more information go to http://www.business-scene.com/event_detail.php?e=17871 and FSB members can book for FREE by contacting secretary Mike Jones on 07974 695821 or by e-mail mike.jones@fsb.org.uk


Meet the New Member’s Evening, in the Aberavon Beach Hotel (SA12 6QP)
Wednesday 19th October 2011, 7pm for 7.30pm start

At this Swansea Bay FSB Branch event there will be a presentation on how to access FREE legal documents such as HR forms, standard letters and legal help & advice off the FSB website.  This will also look at some of the other membership benefits & services, with an update on the Policy work undertaken on behalf of members.

Non members welcome, and the event is free to attend, with light refreshments provided.

Please book by contacting Julie Williamson on 07980 917 513 or 01792 551 556 or by e mail on julie.williamson@fsb.org.uk 

Neath Food & Drink Festival – Reminder

Don’t forget this event, taking place on Friday & Saturday of this week, 7^th & 8^th October.  There will be a wide variety of stands with plenty to tempt the taste buds, as this successful not-to-be-missed event continues into its third year.

For more details go to www.neathfoodfestival.co.uk

Women in Business Awards 2011

The local Swansea Bay branch FSB committee were really pleased to be able to sponsor the New Business of the Year category at the high profile Women in Business Awards (WIBA).  This event held last Friday celebrated all business women in the area and produced a wide range of excellent entrants.  With finalists in five categories, those who managed to top their list were :

Connie Parry, Tomos-Watkin at Hurns Brewery, for Innovation, an FSB member, and also overall winner

Connie Parry, Winner

Gemma Paull, SA Flyers, for FSB sponsored New Business of the Year

Gemma Paull, New Business of the Year

with other finalists from the same category Jo Watkins and Emma Purvis

and the other three being
* Rachael Flanagan, Mrs Bucket Cleaning, for Rising Star
* Debbie Robinson, Derwen Group, for Go Green
* Alex Shufflebottom, Shufflebottom Ltd, for International Achievement