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Dewis Menter offers free advice and guidance to individuals who want to start their own business. It also supports existing businesses to identify and implement opportunities for growth and development. Along with one- to-one support from Business Development Officers Lesley Lewis and Barry Hale, the project has a team of mentors from the various business sectors and holds events and workshops throughout rural Carmarthenshire. The Dewis Menter team can be contacted on 01267 242429 or  dewismenter@carmarthenshire.gov.uk *This project has been funded by the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 which is funded through the Welsh Government and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Businesswoman Sarah Jones has launched a range of Welshcakes with a difference – with support and advice from Dewis Menter. ‘Blasus Welshcakes with a Twist’ are produced in a variety of different flavours from the traditional cake to Chocolate Chip, Pecan and Toffee, Lemon and Poppy Seed, Baileys, Chocolate and Orange, the varieties are endless. Sarah is the proprietor of Foodies Catering Company which offers quality buffet service to local businesses. An experienced caterer, she previously owned a catering retail outlet in the centre of Carmarthen town supplying a variety of hot and cold take away foods to local businesses and customers. Lesley Lewis, Business Development Officer working with the project Dewis Menter, was able to assist Sarah and her new business venture by supporting with marketing mentor, website mentor and assistance with the Local Investment Fund grant to purchase additional commercial catering equipment developing the business. For more information contac...

Dewis Menter has helped recently-qualified clinical reflexologist Lesley Davies establish her successful business at her home in Llangadog. “I’m naturally a people person, and clinical reflexology offers me the perfect opportunity to help people rebalance their lives, often helping them through some tough times.” Whilst undertaking research for her business plan, Lesley read in the Carmarthenshire News about the advice and support offered to small businesses by Dewis Menter. “Their advice on social media and digital marketing has been invaluable,” she added. Lesley Davies can be contacted at (T: 01550 777128 M: 07896554283 E: LesleyLouiseReflexology@aol.com ) The first treatment will normally take an hour and a half, which includes a consultation to complete a comprehensive and confidential health and well-being questionnaire.

  Businesses are invited by Dewis Menter in conjunction with CBSA's eBusiness Club to a free business networking and website event entitled: The Keys to Website Success Date: Wednesday 23rd May Time: 5:30pm Location: Llety Cynin, Llangynin Road, St Clears, Carmarthenshire SA33 4JR Buffet Reception Dewis Menter aims to encourage enterprise and business development for individuals and businesses throughout rural Carmarthenshire. CBSA is the Chamber for Business and Social Action (Wales Why you should be there: The development of a website is more than just the content. How you engage the users of your website can make a big difference in the conversion rate from visitors into customers; In his presentation Nigel T Packer, eBusiness consultant, will share insights and strategies in his development of a website that will effectively build your online business. Spaces are limited! To confirm your attendance, please email: dewismenter@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or phon...

A new RDP Sir Gâr project has been launched with the aim of supporting future entrepreneurs and small businesses in Rural Carmarthenshire. Dewis Menter offers free advice and guidance to individuals who want to start their own business as well as supporting existing businesses to identify and implement opportunities for growth and development. Along with one to one support from Business Development Officers Lesley Lewis and Barry Hale, the project has a team of mentors from the various business sectors who will be on hand to share their vast knowledge, experience and specialist advice with young businesses. Dewis Menter will also hold a number of business events and workshops throughout Rural Carmarthenshire which will help future entrepreneurs and existing businesses learn about a variety of business topics as well as providing excellent opportunities to network with other business people. Dewis Menter are also working in partnership with the South Wales Chamber of Commerce ...