June 2022 Case studies

"Business Wales have been extremely helpful working with us to grow our business in a sustainable way, helping us to providing opportunities to as many people as possible as we grow." Equi-Jewel, designer and manufacturer of equestrian competition wear, wanted to ensure they grew their business as a forward-thinking company. Chris Galtry, from Equi-Jewel, contacted Business Wales to speak with a Disabled Peoples’ Employment Adviser as he was interested in introducing various inclusive recruitment strategies...

"The last two years have been incredibly difficult due to the pandemic, but this award proves that with the right support, hard work, determination and perseverance, dreams really can come true." When Christina Cooling opened her business in Monmouthshire as a freelance make-up artist, Business Wales was there to provide support on ways to expand her business. Christina’s aim for her business was to improve her social media marketing and really take her business to...

“We signed up for the Green Growth Pledge to help reduce plastic waste within our organisation and help us achieve Carbon neutral status. This past few years has seen unprecedented change in the import and export landscape. Business Wales has been supportive in helping us grow our business overseas during these challenging times.” EcoSlurps provides retail outlets, bars, and restaurants with eco-friendly products including a variety of different cutlery sets, cups, plates, bowls, and reusable...

"Business Wales helped us open our escape room business. Bringing our dream and a much needed attraction to Bangor." Nick came to Business Wales as he and his brother were seeking to start the first escape rooms based in Bangor. He attended a Business Wales Starting and Running a Business webinar and received 1-2-1 support from his advisor who assisted with their Town Centre Entrepreneurship Fund application. With the support and advice given, their Town...

"Since purchasing Dolforwyn Hall Country House, I have been very impressed by the warm welcome shown to us not only by everyone in the local area but also especially thrilled by the proactive support from Business Wales, who have been a revelation for the new business in terms of advice, directing and connecting me swiftly to expert resources and overall by providing a consistently positive and encouraging approach. Their enthusiastic and professional team is great...

“Business Wales have been of great support to me during the start-up of my company and continually check in with me. As a young disabled person, they have signposted me to lots of advisors that understand me, my condition, and my goals for my business. The support Business Wales has given me has allowed me to take this massive step at only 22, and I don’t think my business would have come to fruition without...

"I would like to thank everyone at Business Wales for all the wonderful help and support I have received from the start of contacting you about me starting up a business and the after support. As a disabled person I thought my dreams would never come true but, with the help and understanding of all the staff at Business Wales, dreams can come true. I would like to thank everyone personally for all of their...

“Business Wales had contacts and advice that steered me in a more productive direction. They were there when I had any doubts and there was always someone to help me along each stage of development.” The first Vegan Butchers in Wales was opened in Barry by Karry Meyrick with advice and support from Business Wales. The all-plant-based food service, Karry’s Deli, opened during the pandemic in August last year. Karry contacted us after she had...

“Business Wales has helped keep our early stage business development on track and given us the contacts to build a strong local supply chain in Wales.” Elliot Tanner came to Business Wales to discuss his idea for a new business after he had designed and part patented a storage system for bicycles. With advice and guidance from his experienced business adviser, Stashed Products Ltd was established. This advice covered a range of matters including support...

"Thanks to Business Wales we are in a better position to serve all of the community." Family run funeral directors, Tom Owen and Son, wanted their recruitment process to become more inclusive, so Kelly Bowsher, Funeral and Finance Director, contacted Business Wales. A forward-thinking company and keen on inclusive employment, the support from Kelly’s Disabled Peoples’ Employment Adviser enabled the business to put appropriate guidelines in place to increase their reach to potential candidates. With...