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Business Wales is the Welsh Government's fully-funded business support service which helps people to start, run and grow their own businesses. Our highly experienced team of advisers can help every aspiring entrepreneur take the first steps into self-employment by providing support on all aspects of starting a business, including:

Business planning and financial forecasting
Sourcing finance and bookkeeping
Marketing and branding
Laws, regulations and insurance
Legal structure and finding premises
Employing staff

Over the past three years, Business Wales has helped over 11,000 people start or grow their businesses and has supported the launch of more than 2,200 new enterprises.

Thanks to our team of expert business advisers, Welsh SMEs have been able to create 10,000 jobs and successfully access over £33 million of finance through loans and grants in a wide range of industries, including construction, retail, social care, tourism and hospitality, among others.

With regional centres across the country, Business Wales offers access to information, workshops, online, telephone and face-to-face advice, as well as specialist support.

Start-up workshops and webinars are held regularly to help budding entrepreneurs assess their skills and capabilities, discuss their business ideas and gain practical knowledge and understanding of how to start their own business.

For more information, visit wales.business-events.org.uk

David Williams

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David Williams

Cambrian Gardening Consultancy

David cared for his elderly parents before deciding to set up a business.

He found it difficult to find a job at his age and couldn’t continue to live off his savings, so he set up a business providing gardening services.
He initially struggled with finding the start-up costs needed to set up a website and to take the training courses he needed to improve his knowledge.

He also needed guidance on how to develop his original idea into a viable business.

When walking along the Aberystwyth Prom one day, he picked up some leaflets on Business Wales, which provided him with the information he needed to get his business off the ground.

Business Wales has helped his ideas become a reality.

They guided him through each step, from his original idea to a working model of a business.

The financial help he received made a huge difference and he was able to study the courses he needed and start building a website.

His business, Cambrian Garden Consultancy, has been growing steadily and he is grateful that the advisors are always there when he has any questions.

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Latifa Alnjjar

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Latifa Alnjjar

Syrian Dinner Project

Latifa is a Syrian refugee.

Whilst learning English she decided to set up a business because she loves cooking and wanted to share Syrian food with the people of Wales.

Overcoming the language barrier was a struggle and she lacked confidence in her own ability, until she heard about Business Wales.

The Red Cross Project in Aberystwyth put Latifa in touch with Business Wales and a meeting was quickly arranged where she was given advice on how to start a business and what was needed from her.

They also encouraged her to feel more confident and have provided ongoing support which has helped Latifa build a thriving business in Wales.

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Siân Jones

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Siân Jones

Unique Kids Clothes

Before starting her own business Siân worked for a children’s charity as a registered manager of a children’s home.

After finishing in her role, she began discussing her options with Communities for Work and decided to try something different, so started her own business making and selling children’s clothes.

At first, Siân lacked the start-up costs to purchase the items that she needed to start the business.

She also needed direction on how to build and expand the business, at which point Siân was referred to Business Wales by Communities for Work.

They helped her write a business plan and ensured legislation was followed.

They also provided marketing advice and were always there to discuss any concerns and point her in the direction of others who could help.

Her business is still going strong today, with many repeat customers.

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David Williams

Read David's Start Up story

David Williams

Cambrian Gardening Consultancy

David cared for his elderly parents before deciding to set up a business.

He found it difficult to find a job at his age and couldn’t continue to live off his savings, so he set up a business providing gardening services.
He initially struggled with finding the start-up costs needed to set up a website and to take the training courses he needed to improve his knowledge.

He also needed guidance on how to develop his original idea into a viable business.

When walking along the Aberystwyth Prom one day, he picked up some leaflets on Business Wales, which provided him with the information he needed to get his business off the ground.

Business Wales has helped his ideas become a reality.

They guided him through each step, from his original idea to a working model of a business.

The financial help he received made a huge difference and he was able to study the courses he needed and start building a website.

His business, Cambrian Garden Consultancy, has been growing steadily and he is grateful that the advisors are always there when he has any questions.

Get Started

Latifa Alnjjar

Read Latifa's Start Up story

Latifa Alnjjar

Syrian Dinner Project

Latifa is a Syrian refugee.

Whilst learning English she decided to set up a business because she loves cooking and wanted to share Syrian food with the people of Wales.

Overcoming the language barrier was a struggle and she lacked confidence in her own ability, until she heard about Business Wales.

The Red Cross Project in Aberystwyth put Latifa in touch with Business Wales and a meeting was quickly arranged where she was given advice on how to start a business and what was needed from her.

They also encouraged her to feel more confident and have provided ongoing support which has helped Latifa build a thriving business in Wales.

Get Started

Siân Jones

Read Siân's Start Up story

Siân Jones

Unique Kids Clothes

Before starting her own business Siân worked for a children’s charity as a registered manager of a children’s home.

After finishing in her role, she began discussing her options with Communities for Work and decided to try something different, so started her own business making and selling children’s clothes.

At first, Siân lacked the start-up costs to purchase the items that she needed to start the business.

She also needed direction on how to build and expand the business, at which point Siân was referred to Business Wales by Communities for Work.

They helped her write a business plan and ensured legislation was followed.

They also provided marketing advice and were always there to discuss any concerns and point her in the direction of others who could help.

Her business is still going strong today, with many repeat customers.

Get Started

David Williams

Read David's Start Up story

David Williams

Cambrian Gardening Consultancy

David cared for his elderly parents before deciding to set up a business.

He found it difficult to find a job at his age and couldn’t continue to live off his savings, so he set up a business providing gardening services.
He initially struggled with finding the start-up costs needed to set up a website and to take the training courses he needed to improve his knowledge.

He also needed guidance on how to develop his original idea into a viable business.

When walking along the Aberystwyth Prom one day, he picked up some leaflets on Business Wales, which provided him with the information he needed to get his business off the ground.

Business Wales has helped his ideas become a reality.

They guided him through each step, from his original idea to a working model of a business.

The financial help he received made a huge difference and he was able to study the courses he needed and start building a website.

His business, Cambrian Garden Consultancy, has been growing steadily and he is grateful that the advisors are always there when he has any questions.

Get Started

Latifa Alnjjar

Read Latifa's Start Up story

Latifa Alnjjar

Syrian Dinner Project

Latifa is a Syrian refugee.

Whilst learning English she decided to set up a business because she loves cooking and wanted to share Syrian food with the people of Wales.

Overcoming the language barrier was a struggle and she lacked confidence in her own ability, until she heard about Business Wales.

The Red Cross Project in Aberystwyth put Latifa in touch with Business Wales and a meeting was quickly arranged where she was given advice on how to start a business and what was needed from her.

They also encouraged her to feel more confident and have provided ongoing support which has helped Latifa build a thriving business in Wales.

Get Started

Siân Jones

Read Siân's Start Up story

Siân Jones

Unique Kids Clothes

Before starting her own business Siân worked for a children’s charity as a registered manager of a children’s home.

After finishing in her role, she began discussing her options with Communities for Work and decided to try something different, so started her own business making and selling children’s clothes.

At first, Siân lacked the start-up costs to purchase the items that she needed to start the business.

She also needed direction on how to build and expand the business, at which point Siân was referred to Business Wales by Communities for Work.

They helped her write a business plan and ensured legislation was followed.

They also provided marketing advice and were always there to discuss any concerns and point her in the direction of others who could help.

Her business is still going strong today, with many repeat customers.

Get Started

David Williams

Read David's Start Up story

David Williams

Cambrian Gardening Consultancy

David cared for his elderly parents before deciding to set up a business.

He found it difficult to find a job at his age and couldn’t continue to live off his savings, so he set up a business providing gardening services.
He initially struggled with finding the start-up costs needed to set up a website and to take the training courses he needed to improve his knowledge.

He also needed guidance on how to develop his original idea into a viable business.

When walking along the Aberystwyth Prom one day, he picked up some leaflets on Business Wales, which provided him with the information he needed to get his business off the ground.

Business Wales has helped his ideas become a reality.

They guided him through each step, from his original idea to a working model of a business.

The financial help he received made a huge difference and he was able to study the courses he needed and start building a website.

His business, Cambrian Garden Consultancy, has been growing steadily and he is grateful that the advisors are always there when he has any questions.

Get Started

Latifa Alnjjar

Read Latifa's Start Up story

Latifa Alnjjar

Syrian Dinner Project

Latifa is a Syrian refugee.

Whilst learning English she decided to set up a business because she loves cooking and wanted to share Syrian food with the people of Wales.

Overcoming the language barrier was a struggle and she lacked confidence in her own ability, until she heard about Business Wales.

The Red Cross Project in Aberystwyth put Latifa in touch with Business Wales and a meeting was quickly arranged where she was given advice on how to start a business and what was needed from her.

They also encouraged her to feel more confident and have provided ongoing support which has helped Latifa build a thriving business in Wales.

Get Started

Siân Jones

Read Siân's Start Up story

Siân Jones

Unique Kids Clothes

Before starting her own business Siân worked for a children’s charity as a registered manager of a children’s home.

After finishing in her role, she began discussing her options with Communities for Work and decided to try something different, so started her own business making and selling children’s clothes.

At first, Siân lacked the start-up costs to purchase the items that she needed to start the business.

She also needed direction on how to build and expand the business, at which point Siân was referred to Business Wales by Communities for Work.

They helped her write a business plan and ensured legislation was followed.

They also provided marketing advice and were always there to discuss any concerns and point her in the direction of others who could help.

Her business is still going strong today, with many repeat customers.

Get Started

David Williams

Read David's Start Up story

David Williams

Cambrian Gardening Consultancy

David cared for his elderly parents before deciding to set up a business.

He found it difficult to find a job at his age and couldn’t continue to live off his savings, so he set up a business providing gardening services.
He initially struggled with finding the start-up costs needed to set up a website and to take the training courses he needed to improve his knowledge.

He also needed guidance on how to develop his original idea into a viable business.

When walking along the Aberystwyth Prom one day, he picked up some leaflets on Business Wales, which provided him with the information he needed to get his business off the ground.

Business Wales has helped his ideas become a reality.

They guided him through each step, from his original idea to a working model of a business.

The financial help he received made a huge difference and he was able to study the courses he needed and start building a website.

His business, Cambrian Garden Consultancy, has been growing steadily and he is grateful that the advisors are always there when he has any questions.

Get Started

Latifa Alnjjar

Read Latifa's Start Up story

Latifa Alnjjar

Syrian Dinner Project

Latifa is a Syrian refugee.

Whilst learning English she decided to set up a business because she loves cooking and wanted to share Syrian food with the people of Wales.

Overcoming the language barrier was a struggle and she lacked confidence in her own ability, until she heard about Business Wales.

The Red Cross Project in Aberystwyth put Latifa in touch with Business Wales and a meeting was quickly arranged where she was given advice on how to start a business and what was needed from her.

They also encouraged her to feel more confident and have provided ongoing support which has helped Latifa build a thriving business in Wales.

Get Started

Siân Jones

Read Siân's Start Up story

Siân Jones

Unique Kids Clothes

Before starting her own business Siân worked for a children’s charity as a registered manager of a children’s home.

After finishing in her role, she began discussing her options with Communities for Work and decided to try something different, so started her own business making and selling children’s clothes.

At first, Siân lacked the start-up costs to purchase the items that she needed to start the business.

She also needed direction on how to build and expand the business, at which point Siân was referred to Business Wales by Communities for Work.

They helped her write a business plan and ensured legislation was followed.

They also provided marketing advice and were always there to discuss any concerns and point her in the direction of others who could help.

Her business is still going strong today, with many repeat customers.

Get Started

David Williams

Read David's Start Up story

David Williams

Cambrian Gardening Consultancy

David cared for his elderly parents before deciding to set up a business.

He found it difficult to find a job at his age and couldn’t continue to live off his savings, so he set up a business providing gardening services.
He initially struggled with finding the start-up costs needed to set up a website and to take the training courses he needed to improve his knowledge.

He also needed guidance on how to develop his original idea into a viable business.

When walking along the Aberystwyth Prom one day, he picked up some leaflets on Business Wales, which provided him with the information he needed to get his business off the ground.

Business Wales has helped his ideas become a reality.

They guided him through each step, from his original idea to a working model of a business.

The financial help he received made a huge difference and he was able to study the courses he needed and start building a website.

His business, Cambrian Garden Consultancy, has been growing steadily and he is grateful that the advisors are always there when he has any questions.

Get Started

Latifa Alnjjar

Read Latifa's Start Up story

Latifa Alnjjar

Syrian Dinner Project

Latifa is a Syrian refugee.

Whilst learning English she decided to set up a business because she loves cooking and wanted to share Syrian food with the people of Wales.

Overcoming the language barrier was a struggle and she lacked confidence in her own ability, until she heard about Business Wales.

The Red Cross Project in Aberystwyth put Latifa in touch with Business Wales and a meeting was quickly arranged where she was given advice on how to start a business and what was needed from her.

They also encouraged her to feel more confident and have provided ongoing support which has helped Latifa build a thriving business in Wales.

Get Started

Siân Jones

Read Siân's Start Up story

Siân Jones

Unique Kids Clothes

Before starting her own business Siân worked for a children’s charity as a registered manager of a children’s home.

After finishing in her role, she began discussing her options with Communities for Work and decided to try something different, so started her own business making and selling children’s clothes.

At first, Siân lacked the start-up costs to purchase the items that she needed to start the business.

She also needed direction on how to build and expand the business, at which point Siân was referred to Business Wales by Communities for Work.

They helped her write a business plan and ensured legislation was followed.

They also provided marketing advice and were always there to discuss any concerns and point her in the direction of others who could help.

Her business is still going strong today, with many repeat customers.

Get Started