Launched in 2021, Revolancer is reshaping the global freelance landscape by facilitating a skill-swapping ecosystem. The platform offers career freedom to freelancers and represents a significant shift in how freelance work is valued and exchanged. It also empowers self-employed people to grow their businesses without financial constraints. The platform is the brainchild of Karl Swanepoel, whose entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. Starting his freelance career at 13 and selling his first business at...
Unlocking Technological Potential: WeGetDesign's Journey from Start-up to Tech Leader.
Situated in Cardiff, WeGetDesign emerged in late 2017 as a small tech start-up with an expansive vision. Specialising in scalable Software as a Service (SaaS) and back-office infrastructure, the company has grown to 14 full-time staff members and several external contractors. Boasting an impressive year-over-year growth rate, WeGetDesign has become a significant player in the tech industry. Managing Director Omar Moulani recounts how WeGetDesign transcended its humble beginnings to become a global leader in technology...
Pro Steel: Engineering Success Through Innovation and Collaboration
In 2012, Richard Selby and Justin Marriott embarked on a venture to transform the steel industry. They aimed to establish a company that prioritised exceptional service and innovative solutions. Pro Steel Engineering's journey began modestly in Selby's front room, quickly escalating to a significant operation with over £10m turnover. The company's growth trajectory epitomises its commitment to innovation, consistently embracing and adapting to new market challenges. Today, Pontypool-based Pro Steel Engineering has redefined industry standards...
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum: Navigating Towards a More Sustainable Coast and Ocean.
In the wake of escalating environmental and economic challenges on the Pembrokeshire coast, a group of visionary leaders formed the Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum (PCF) in 2000. Now a leading force in sustainable coastal management, PCF exemplifies the power of collaboration and innovative thinking in transforming environmental challenges into opportunities for growth and sustainability. Here, Jetske Germing, Managing Director of PCF, shares her insights into the organisation's transformative journey. She also explains how the Business Wales...
From Importer to Global Exporter: How Milking Solutions Became a Circular Economy Champion
Nestled in the scenic town of Monmouth, Milking Solutions has charted an extraordinary journey, transitioning from an importer serving the UK to a renowned global manufacturer and exporter of milking machine parts. Today, their product line extends to milking equipment for cows, sheep, goats, and camels. Here, Managing Director Kevin Graham shares the compelling journey that transformed a small Welsh business into a global leader in their chosen niche market. [Kevin Graham and the Milking...
Spearheading sustainable social housing with SimplyDo's Innovation Intelligence
Cardiff-based SimplyDo is at the vanguard of innovation. Committed to solving big transformational challenges, it brings together people and cutting-edge digital platforms to pioneer new problem-solving approaches. The firm recently turned its expertise to helping solve one of the social housing sector's biggest challenges. Here, Lee Sharma, CEO of SimplyDo, explains the transformative influence of the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP) and shares how the company is helping housing associations achieve ambitious sustainability goals...
Preserving tradition and embracing the future: How Corgi Hosiery became a sustainable global brand
Wales' industrial past has been redefined time and again. One such redefinition comes from Ammanford, where Corgi Hosiery's fifth-generation business brings together the best of traditional craftsmanship and modern sustainable practices. The brand, founded in 1892, has gracefully evolved from supplying socks to coal miners to establishing itself as a global leader in the luxury knitwear market. Today, as one of the leading employers in Ammanford, it employs 65 people. Corgi Hosiery is more than...
2buy2.com: The Welsh business saving millions for other organisations through smarter procurement.
Based in Cardiff, 2buy2.com is a leading procurement firm specialising in supporting faith organisations, businesses, charities and the education sector to save money through smarter procurement. The company plans significant growth thanks to participating in the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Innovation and Learning Program (MIT ILP). It has also obtained valuable insights into future-proofing its purpose-driven service business. Here Rob Kissick, CEO of 2buy2.com, shares how the...
Quadrip: Welsh online fashion platform revolutionising personal styling by connecting stylists and clients globally.
E-commerce and digital innovation continue to revolutionise various sectors across the globe. From fashion to finance, digital platforms have broken barriers and created opportunities for freelancers, entrepreneurs and consumers. Quadrip, a personal styling online platform based in Wales, is an excellent example of this revolution. Launched in May 2023 by Gabriele Sidekerskyte, a Lithuanian economics student at Aberystwyth University, Quadrip connects freelance stylists with clients seeking personal fashion advice and style support. The platform allows...
AGP Carbon reduction pilot case study. Client: TB Davies
Cardiff-based TB Davies is a fourth-generation family business founded in the 1940s and is today a leading supplier of access equipment in the UK. The company manufactures and distributes a wide range of climbing products, including steps, ladders, towers, and podiums for the professional, trade and domestic user. It has taken pride in staying one step ahead through innovation ever since it became one of the first companies to introduce a range of revolutionary new...