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            Welcome to our September newsletter. 

Jam-packed with news 

                      on business support, events and information

Check out our new responsible business zone Add value to your business by involving your staff, your suppliers and your community and discover a new way of working! Vehicle paper tax discs to be scrapped! From 1 October 2014 you will no longer need to display a paper tax disc on your vehicles’ windscreen. Support your Local High Street! Join the “online flash mob" through this Thunderclap, and you and others will share the same ‘Support Your High Street’ message at the same time, spreading the word through Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr that cannot be ignored! Queen's Awards for Enterprise deadline You've got until the 30th September to submit your entry for this prestigious award. Categories include international trade, innovation and sustainable development The UK's Premier Defence Procurement Event This event will cover latest developments, initiatives and the legislative changes taking place                    17 September 2014        business.wales.gov.uk/followus  Take your business to another level with your own website Whether you want to sell your business' goods or services, or need a presence on the web to build your business profile, a website is the way to go! Inflating your vehicle tyres to the correct pressure can save you up to 5% on your fuel bill. A dripping tap can waste 13 litres of water a day Turning your thermostat down by just 1oC can cut 10% off your fuel bill. Replacing one normal 100 watt light bulb with an energy-saving one can save up to £10 a year, or £50 over the bulb's lifetime (energy saving light bulbs last up to ten times as long as ordinary ones      Simple ways to save energy  M.C Video Zipworld Would you like to have your business showcased on Business Wales website, Twitter and Facebook?                   Email to get involved            business.wales@wales.gsi.gov.uk