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New waste reduction scheme launched by a South Wales workwear manufacturer saves 500kg of old uniforms from going to landfill. First Corporate Clothing is a workwear provider, based in Port Talbot, supplying staff uniforms, both from stock and to clients’ bespoke requirements. Having previously benefitted from the help of a Growth Adviser, General Manager Kirstee David got in touch with the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service to discuss further available support with a focus on...

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7 January 2020

Last updated

19 September 2023

Former teacher launches a brand-new sewing and crafts studio in Chepstow. Launched in September 2019, The Make Spot is a sewing studio and creative space in Chepstow, specialising in sewing and craft parties, workshops and events, offering a warm and friendly studio environment to teach and inspire. Owner Lucy Adams turned to the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service for help with building her confidence and knowledge to start her own venture, and has since: successfully...

First published

16 December 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Cardiff company aims to save the planet through renewable energy solutions for schools and businesses. Ineco Energy, based in Cardiff, delivers energy efficiency technologies and solutions to businesses and schools. Actively committed to helping the environment around us, they benefitted from Business Wales sustainability support and implemented a series of measures to reduce their environmental impact: HR and sustainability workshop signed up to the Business Wales Green Growth Pledge active commitment to resource efficiency activities...

First published

11 December 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Job creation and growth planning for a leading construction provider in North Wales. TIR Construction is a family-run business based in Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd. Established by husband and wife Tony and Tania Edwards, the company has grown considerably over the years to offer bespoke design and construction solutions in North Wales, including conversions, conservation and restoration of historic buildings, renovations, house extensions, design and new builds. specialist HR support 5 jobs created in 2019 skills support...

First published

29 November 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Cardiff company secures more than £2 million worth of contracts with Business Wales support. Gee Communications are a leading supplier and installer for “on and off” the rail communications in Wales and the UK. Managing Director Terry Gee attended a Meet the Buyer event for Transport for Wales, organised by the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service, and has since engaged with business advisers to achieve: 10 new jobs half a million increase in turnover on...

First published

28 November 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

A dream come true for a North Wales personal trainer as she launches her own fitness business. Sarah Holland-Curry started her own personal training business in August 2019 in Llandudno. With a vast experience in training clients, Sarah needed support with the business aspects of starting up and got in touch with the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service. advisory start-up support successfully launched in 2019 2 jobs created Introduction to business Flex Fitness is a...

First published

18 November 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Cwmni Addysg Rhyw – Sex Education Company

New venture for North Wales entrepreneurs delivering projects and training in sex and relationship education North Wales-based Cwmni Addysg Rhyw – Sex Education Company was set up in 2019 by Mel Gadd and Corrina Williams to take on the delivery of a significant NHS contract, providing sexual health and relationships education to vulnerable young adults. They benefitted from Business Wales support and successfully started in 2019. successful launch of a non-for-profit company 2 jobs created...

First published

14 November 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Beatus Cartons was founded in 1940 by Jacob Beatus and has since grown from its humble beginnings in Hannah Street, Porth and its factory at Cymmer Road to its current location at North Road, Porth. Over the years, whilst continuing to trade from our Rhondda Valley location, we have ventured into the supply of carton packaging to a wide range of markets – from confectionery to cereal bars, from garden fertilisers and lawn seed to...

First published

7 November 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Inspired by their travels around the world, Lisa and Chris Jones decided to create their own luxury lodge accommodation in the heart of the Dee Valley. Having attended a Business Wales start-up workshop, they were subsequently supported by a business adviser to complete their business plan and successfully secure a loan from the Development Bank of Wales. advisory support to start up successfully launched in July 2019 ahead of forecasts after only one month of...

First published

30 September 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

North Wales-based David Leigh Evans resigned from a long and successful teaching career to focus on helping private and public sector organisations develop links with the education sector. He launched SARN Associates and has since grown it to develop many educational projects for organisations across the UK. Business Wales support with starting up growth adviser brought on board to help with strategy 4 partners as well as a network of associates Introduction to business Having...

First published

27 September 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

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