October 2022 Case studies

“I’m so grateful for the help I’ve received from Business Wales. I feel so lucky to live in Wales and have the access to this service.” Xanthe Anna is a small independent company, designing and creating sheepskin footwear using natural and low impact materials. After a combination of many years of sewing experience, owning a small flock of sheep on a smallholding in Wales and a passion for ethically made fashion, Xanthe Dewsnap, the founder...

“The support I had from Business Wales enabled me to invest in a new vehicle that I could add to my fleet, creating a new position for an executive chauffeur, which meant that I was free to focus on growing the business, and moving it forward.” A wide-ranging package of support from our advisors has been provided to Wrexham Chauffeurs Ltd, a 24-hour luxury chauffeur service. Geth Thomas first established Wrexham Chauffeurs Ltd in July...

“With my mentors guidance, I now have a showroom adjacent to my workshop. Her friendly, professional support has been invaluable.” Vicky Ware of Vicky Ware Ceramics, designs and makes rustic, contemporary ceramics, through simple hand building techniques, and she uses a variety of clays including wild clay from her own fields. The business was lacking in growth, with Vicky finding it a juggle between running her small shop in the local town and creating the...

“Business Wales helped me realise my dream of opening a café and deli in Wrexham. They were there every step of the way guiding me with my application for town centre entrepreneurship funding. Now we have opened they continue to give business support and offer a great range of short courses to help new business owners.” Claire Wright came to us for help when she wanted to open her own café and deli. She completed...

“I’ve been really impressed with the level of advice, the sheer speed at which the team have offered support and the resources available to us.” Starting as a hobby out of their home kitchen, Adam Lewis and his wife Kirsty Lewis launched Thornbush Hill Ltd in 2016, providing custom designed candles, wax melts and diffusers. Their business organically grew since they first launched, operating two retail premises, a website, working with stockists and a team...

“Couldn't have done it without the support from you all at Business Wales - so Thank you so much! Started off just me and not knowing anyone in Wales - now I feel very integrated within the local community and North Wales.” After receiving specialist support from her business adviser, Hannah Roose was able to start her business, The Virtual Assistant Experience, and since starting has seen great growth and development. Hannah has continued to...

“Business Wales was a huge part of our recent business expansion helping us set up the first Harley Davidson experience centre in the world.” With an extensive list of motorcycling achievements between Mick and Adam Extance, the father and son duo offer the ultimate off-road motorcycle experience in the best terrain in Mid Wales. As the business progressed, Mick and Adam wanted further support and guidance from us at Business Wales to start planning for...

“Business Wales helped me turn my escapism passion into my very own business. Taste of turner has gone from strength to strength.” Taste of Turner is a Caribbean inspired cuisine which launched in August 2020, the idea first came about whilst Simon Turner’s mental health had taken a turn for the worst. With a passion for cooking food from his heritage and coincidentally finding a box in his attic full of recipe cards from Saint...

“Business Wales has given me great support and resources to help me on my business journey.” After considering starting a business for a while, Kris Roach turned his hobby and passion for paddleboarding into his own business. Attending a webinar and having 1-2-1 meetings with expert business advisers; discussing his business plan, how to develop a marketing strategy and creating a cash flow forecast, it gave Kris the confidence to continue pursuing his goal of...

“We both had a vision of opening Swansea’s first ever board game cafe. A place focused on bringing people together through the magic of board games.” Who doesn’t love a board game? Chris and Ryan decided to take their passion for board games a step further and open a board game café, Socialdice on Wind Street, Swansea. They have identified a gap in the market for this type of business, which motivated them to approach...