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Start-ups up 4% to their highest level since 2004

Despite increasingly difficult trading conditions, last year saw the highest volume of business start-ups since 2004 according to a study by Barclays.

The researchers found that 20,500 Welsh Businesses opened their doors in 2007, despite the tough second part of the year. That figure represents an increase of 4% on 2006.

In the last five years an average 20,040 new businesses have opened their doors for trading each year, which translates to an annual 11 starts for every 1,000 workers.

Tax Issues Seminar

Businesses from across North Wales are being invited to attend an Employer’s Year End Seminar at the St David’s Park Hotel, Ewloe on April 18.

The event has been organised by accountants Baker Tilly and is designed to advise and update firms on the latest issues relating to PAYE and National Insurance.

The cost is £40 per person including breakfast. For information or to book contact 01244 505100 or email sharon.simons@bakertilly.co.uk.

HSBC Start-Up Stars Award Scheme

Businesses in North Wales are being urged to enter the eighth HSBC Start-Up Stars Award Scheme which has been launched to find the UKs most promising start-up businesses and the inspirational entrepreneurs behind them. Entry forms are available online at wwwstartupstars.hsbc.co.uk or from HSBC branches. The closing date is May 16.

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