Llanelli company Tinopolis established itself as one of the biggest TV production companies in the UK when it bought London-based TV Corporation in a hostile acquisition. Its executive chairman Ron Jones reveals the real story behind the deal. We also explore why Cardiff needs to improve its transport network and ask why Welsh entrepreneurs are selling out too soon.
After some difficult times, Swansea suddenly has a lot to shout about as a city and is gearing up to give Cardiff a run for its money. We look at the substance behind its new-found confidence as well as the challenges it still faces such improving its city centre. We also look at the new partnerships the Welsh Assembly is forming with private property developers in Wales and explore the trials and tribulations of listing a company.
Turnover alone is not enough to make it into the Insider Top 300, a company must be profitable as well. This ranking celebrates the most successful companies in Wales, ranking them by turnover and profits. This issue also includes the winners of the Insider property awards, an analysis of the role of venture capital in Wales, a West Wales economic review and advice on how to deal with the impending age discrimination legislation.
The best and the brightest 25 young entrepreneurs from across Wales are profiled in this magazine. This issue also examines how Wales is at the forefront of driving forward and benefiting from fundamental changes in the telecommunications industry and why regeneration is about more than just buildings.
The hundred richest Welsh profiled, the acquisition of ATM operator Scott Tod plus we take a look behind the scenes at how the Welsh Assembly's £37m Wales Creative IP Fund has been spending its money.
Terry Matthews, Wales' most powerful businessman, speaks exclusively to Insider. We also profile the 100 most powerful Welsh, look at the rocky road to an MBO and explore why more Welsh are returning from London.
