Help for rural small businesses in Carmarthenshire
With more than 90 per cent of commerce in Carmarthenshire conducted through small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), where would the economy of West Wales be without them? They are the engines that enable us to live and work in this rural corner of our crowded island. Now, more than ever, the businesses of Carmarthenshire face challenges to their profitability and continued existence. As oil and gas becomes scarcer and more expensive, companies using energy intensive processes such as cheese production, ice-cream making or sausage making will no doubt struggle as a result of the inevitable rise in energy prices. Menter Cwm Gwendraeth (MCG) have received RDP Sir Gâr funding* for their Adfer project and are offering a free service that will help rural businesses combat these rises. Using equipment such as energy monitors, voltage checkers and thermal imaging cameras, MCG’s experienced and knowledgeable staff will be working with rural businesses to reduce their energy overheads, mak...