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North Wales entrepreneur Fidelma Davies successfully launched 2 coffee shops in Wrexham and Holywell following advice and guidance from a Business Wales Relationship Manager as well as further support with HR and specialist workshops. successfully launched 2 coffee shops in North Wales 7 jobs created increased turnover since launch Introduction to business Soon after the successful launch of her first coffee shop in Carlton Garden Centre near Wrexham, Fidelma Davies was presented with an opportunity...

First published

25 September 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Operating from two sites in Newtown, Makefast specialises in the manufacturing of marine and safety hardware. Their customers include prestigious blue-chip companies such as Sunseeker and Princess Yachts. With 105 members of staff, the business is managed by a multi-disciplined dynamic team, who are focussed on new product development, excellent customer service, productivity and the financial wellbeing of the organisation. Currently, over 50% of the company’s products are exported with strong growth within the USA...

First published

24 September 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Denbigh-based Nia Jones decided to start her own business, Traed Fyny - Feet Up, encouraged by the need for a better work-life balance and more flexibility to care for her young family. She approached the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service and received advisory support with all aspects of starting and running her own business which enabled her to set up as a clinical reflexologist in July 2019. successfully launched new reflexology business Business Wales start-up...

First published

23 September 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Two environmentally-conscious mothers launch their plastic-free delivery service in Abergavenny Little Green Refills was born out of two local Abergavenny mothers’ passion for reducing plastic waste. They approached Business Wales for start-up support and have since successfully: Launched their refills delivery service Created 2 jobs Attended Superfast Business Wales workshops Committed to Business Wales’ Green Growth and Equality & Diversity Pledges With a long-lasting passion to help others reduce their use of single-use plastic, business...

First published

3 September 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

North Wales business which inspires young learners into the world of work sees rapid growth Operating in North Wales and Cheshire, the WoW Project was launched by careers expert Sue Prior. The business aims to introduce children and young people to the ‘World of Work’ using a range of bespoke, fun and interactive programmes. Successfully started in 2015 with Business Wales’ start-up support Jobs creation Business Wales help to explore opportunities for dealing with growing...

First published

28 August 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Art by Osian is a brand-new contemporary art gallery, which has just been opened deep in the heart of Mid Wales. Following a friend’s recommendation, owner and artist Osian Gwent got in touch with Business Wales to discuss starting his own business. Following advisory support, Osian was able to launch the gallery and is already looking ahead at gaining success at national and international markets. Having lived and travelled around the world for over 20...

First published

20 August 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

With a life-long passion for redecorating, Louise Misell from Cardiff launched her own interior design business in 2018. She turned to Business Wales for help to start up and was able to access a wealth of support to ensure the successful launch of Louise Misell Interiors. advisory support with business planning, marketing, tax, pricing and budgeting Superfast Business Wales support with website development committed to the Business Wales Green Growth Pledge I was brought up...

First published

9 August 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Wrexham-based Lyan Packaging Supplies Ltd. has been operating for over 30 years and specialises in the supply of transit packaging, including specialist temperature-controlled packaging through their Icertech division. Managing Director Adam Jones got in touch with the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service for help to grow the business, which resulted in: relationship Management support with growth strategy specialist HR advice to review and improve processes and practices 2 jobs created and improved staff retention, engagement...

First published

8 August 2019

Last updated

9 November 2023

Splice Cast are in the business of saving lives! Based in Newtown, the company specialises in both the production and re-sale of predominantly medical products. Their flagship range of cervical cancer detection instruments includes several brands of their own as well as some unique patented add-on devices which make the procedures more accurate. All their products are sold in the UK and Europe. “We make several pallets of products per day, and with current statistics...

First published

18 July 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Arc Enterprises Cyf was founded by Shaun Casey and Dan Roberts, who have 30 years combined experience of delivering innovative outreach training and education for a variety of communities in Wales, as well as business, PR and project management. The business utilises a progressive, client-centred approach as a cornerstone to the delivery of a wide variety of training and support programmes, including skills support, digital inclusion, career and enterprise mentoring, vocational programmes, group training and...

First published

17 July 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

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