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Haverfordwest AFC Launch in the Pop-up Shop  

Haverfordwest AFC are at the top of their game, competing in the highest league of Welsh football, Cymru Premier. Being eager to engage with their local community for the upcoming season, the perfect opportunity arose for the team to trial a community centre and showcase their merchandise at Shared Spaces Haverfordwest pop-up shop. Gareth, Shared […]

Business in Focus introduces newly appointed Chair 

Admiral co-founder and former CEO, David Stevens CBE, takes on role of Chair of the Board.

Pembrokeshire Business Hosts First Pop-Up Shop in Haverfordwest

Fresh off the heels of their successful shop in Pembroke Dock, The Pembrokeshire Pet Bakery will be open in Shared Spaces Haverfordwest until November 21st. Looking for a gift for your four-legged friend this Christmas? From paw-sonalised biscuits to Pup-Cakes, Dog-Nuts to Woofles, sisters-in-law Ali and Kel are bringing The Pembrokeshire Pet Bakery to Haverfordwest […]

Business in Focus Launches Digital Inclusion Campaign 

Microbusiness owners looking for support and training to get online can now apply for over £1000 worth of training and equipment, thanks to a new digital support package launched by Business in Focus through its Focus Futures project.  Although you need to be quick, as applications close on 25th November.   The ‘Connect to Digital with […]

Blooming Wonderfull in Shared Spaces Haverfordwest

Husband and wife team, Colin and Abigail Nash, our first traders in the pop-up shop create bespoke arts and crafts such as unique flower bouquets, hampers, gift items and beautiful stained glass. They were trading in the pop-up throughout November and December and aim to find a more permanent trading location in the town. Blooming […]

Chloe’s Cakery Test Trading Success

Chloe Pye is the owner of Chloe’s Cakery, a plant-based, homemade bakery making the most delicious cakes. She set a goal to trial healthier bakes for her children to enjoy healthier treats but didn’t want to compromise on taste.    With excellent feedback from family and friends, Chloe took the next steps and tested out her […]

Focus Futures awards £240,00 worth of funding to 180 Welsh businesses

Focus Futures recently awarded £240,000 worth of Green Goal funding to local start-ups and new small businesses who committed to greener practices within their business. Working in partnership with 12 local authorities across Wales, the Focus Futures pilot provides support to local people to overcome barriers, develop entrepreneurial skills and build the confidence to consider […]

Why healthy Credit Scores matter

Whilst people are depending more on credit to make purchases and financial investments, knowing how to maintain a healthy credit score is vital.  What is a healthy credit score? Credit scores are financial tools that determine whether you will get loans, the interest rates you pay and so much more. Today, credit scores have become […]

Happy Lotus Acupuncture Blossoms  

Happy Lotus Acupuncture, founded by Rhian de Oliveira, a healthcare support worker, is a place for natural healing using traditional medicine. The business provides personal care to people depending on their needs, using acupuncture and other traditional medicine techniques like Swedish massage. The idea for the business sprouted when Rhian had a chance discussion with […]

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