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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 16 MARCH 2025 7 COMMERCIAL Frank Salt Real Estate celebrates outstanding success in 2024 FRANK Salt Real Estate has achieved another record-break- ing year, solidifying its position as Malta's leading real estate platform. The company report- ed substantial revenue growth across all divisions, an expand- ed market share, and an increase in the popularity of its highly successful sole agency package, with 75% of listings selling with- in 60 days. The Commercial Division achieved unprecedented reve- nue, setting new benchmarks in retail, hospitality, office spaces, and industrial properties. The Letting Division saw a surge in demand, with high-end rent- als thriving, while the Property Management and Home Inte- riors divisions recorded their best year yet, excelling in project management, refurbishments, and architectural services. Frank Salt Real Estate's award-winning digital platforms and marketing strategies con- tinued to attract international clients, reinforcing its market dominance. Strong back-office support, innovative technology, and an unwavering commitment to excellence have been key driv- ers behind the company's suc- cess. The group also strengthened its corporate social responsibil- ity efforts, supporting key com- munity initiatives while con- tinuously enhancing services to deliver a seamless, first-class client experience. The evening concluded with a prestigious awards ceremo- ny, recognising top-performing branches and exceptional con- tributions across the company. With a dynamic strategy in place for 2025, there has never been a better time to join Frank Salt Real Estate as a property consultant. As the only real es- tate agency in Malta offering a full circle of services—includ- ing sales and rentals of residen- tial and commercial properties, home interiors, property man- agement, and client concierge services - the company provides unparalleled opportunities for growth, success, and career ad- vancement in the industry. From idea to investment: FPEI event to demystify financial support for malta's startups AN upcoming event in Mal- ta aims to help entrepreneurs wishing to scale up and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start a business overcome one of their biggest roadblocks to suc-cess – funding. As the next in-person event from The Foundation for the Pro- motion of Entrepreneurial Initia- tives (FPEI) and its Future Found- ers Plus community, Funding Your Startup in Malta: Grants, Schemes, Crowdfunding & An- gel Investment will take place on Thursday 27 March at Malta En- terprise. It brings together Malta's top funding experts for a panel dis- cussion to demystify the pro-cess of securing financial support, with practical, no-nonsense advice on the financial op-portunities and support available to founders and small business owners in Malta. From insights on active EU and national grants or schemes from Malta Enterprise and Xjenza Malta to tips on how to secure backing from an angel investor, attendees will learn how to posi- tion their business for financial success, gaining valuable insider knowledge on grants, investment and crowdfunding strategies. Moderated by startup founder and FPEI team member Donna Cardona, the discussion will fea- ture Audrey Caruana of Malta Enterprise, Giselle Borg Olivier of Zaar Crowdfund-ing and an- gel investor Stephen Chetcuti Bonavita, with a representative from Xjenza Mal-ta set to be an- nounced soon. "For many entrepreneurs, the biggest hurdle is not the idea, but the funding. Every great business starts with an idea, but securing funding turns ideas into reality. Through con-necting founders with the people who can help them navigate the funding maze, Funding Your Startup in Malta will help empower them to take that next step and overcome this crucial barrier to their business," says Giselle Borg Olivier, FPEI Foundation Manager. The event is the latest from Future Founders Plus, FPEI's dedicated community for en- tre-preneurs in Malta. Whether launching a startup or expanding an existing business, mem-bers gain exclusive access to resourc- es and events that help navigate Malta's business landscape, with networking and skills develop- ment opportunities as well as expert-led discussions designed to support business growth and innovation. Funding Your Start- up in Malta: Grants, Schemes, Crowdfunding & Angel Invest- ment is free for Future Found- ers Plus members and open to non-members for a fee of €25. FPEI's Funding Your Startup in Malta: Grants, Schemes, Crowd- funding & Angel Invest-ment event will be held in person on Thursday 27 March from 6pm at Malta Enterprise, Gwardaman- gia Hill, Pietà. Limited spaces are available and early registration is encouraged at www.fpei.mt/fpei- member-events. For more infor- mation about FPEI and Future Founders Plus, visit www.fpei.mt or email info@fpei.mt. #APSlife Culture Activators return at APS Bank APS Bank is pleased to an- nounce the return of its #APSlife Culture Activators for the third consecutive year. This initiative, driven by the Bank's commitment to foster- ing a strong and evolving cor- porate culture, will once again bring colleagues together to ref lect on the values and iden- tity that shape APS Bank. Following the positive feed- back from previous sessions, this year's theme focuses on how the Bank's distinctive cul- ture has contributed to its suc- cess and will continue to sup- port resil-ience and long-term growth. These sessions are taking place at Dar il-Hanin Samar- itan, Centru tal-Konferenzi, Santa Venera, a venue chosen for its peaceful setting close to nature. Commenting on the initia- tive, Rachael Blackburn, Head of Culture at APS Bank, said: "Culture is at the heart of everything we do at APS Bank. The #APSlife Culture Activa- tors give us the opportunity to reflect on our journey, share insights, and strengthen our sense of be-longing. We are excited to build on this foun- dation as we move forward to- gether."