Mallows Beauty
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Mallows Beauty: From personal passion to a global skincare phenomenon

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"The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme team helped me believe in my vision, refine my business processes, and scale Mallows Beauty from a kitchen table idea to a thriving global brand."

In just five years, Laura Mallows has turned Mallows Beauty from a start-up into a thriving beauty brand with a global following. Founded in 2020 and based in Llantrisant, the company has captured hearts with its ethical, empowering, and skin-positive ethos. Celebrating real skin and real bodies, the brand now employs 25 people, has a turnover of £5 million, and is stocked by major retailers such as Boots, Superdrug, and Oliver Bonas. However, the journey...
LYFT Club
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Transforming fitness: LYFT Club’s journey through the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme

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“The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme gave me the confidence and skills to realise my vision. It was a transformational experience that shaped me as an entrepreneur."

The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme is a flagship initiative designed to nurture and propel Wales' brightest entrepreneurial talents. Over an intensive 12-week programme, participants gain expert guidance, mentorship, and invaluable networking opportunities to transform their innovative ideas into scalable, sustainable businesses. The 2024 cohort featured 21 entrepreneurs from across Wales, celebrated for their determination and creativity in an awards ceremony at the programme’s conclusion. Among the award winners was Trystan Lloyd, founder of LYFT...
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Aspiring Welsh entrepreneurs urged to apply for virtual Start-Up Accelerator Programme

Wales' brightest entrepreneurial minds are being urged to seize an opportunity to fast-track their business ideas. The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme is now accepting applications for its innovative 10-week immersive Start-Up Accelerator Programme, which will launch on Tuesday 13 May 2025 and conclude on Friday 18 July 2025. This entirely virtual programme offers tailored support to help participants turn their ideas into fully operational businesses. Through targeted coaching and masterclasses, participants will learn how...
Kaydiar
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Pioneering pressure wound care: How Kaydiar’s innovations are changing lives with Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme support

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"The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme gave us the strategic insight, expert connections, and vital resources to bring our innovative products to market and expand our impact across the healthcare sector."

Kaydiar, based in Swansea, is a pioneering medical device company specialising in adaptive offloading technologies to combat pressure-induced wounds, lesions, and musculoskeletal injuries. With support from the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP), the company has secured critical funding, refined its market strategies, and developed key partnerships, including with an FTSE 100 company. Founded by podiatrists David Barton and Heather Smart, Kaydiar began as a university project to treat diabetic foot ulcers. Today, it leads...
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AI productivity tools every business leader should know about

In today's business environment we know we can use products with artificial intelligence to help us be more productive, but where to begin? Here are seven game-changing AI tools that can transform your productivity and give you more time to focus on strategic growth. Jaymie Thomas, Co-founder of AI Wales , an AI community based in Cardiff shares solutions that can help you save valuable time and drive efficiency. Tool: Motion https://www.usemotion.com/ What it does...
The Goodwash Company
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The Goodwash Company: Changing the world, one wash at a time

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"Thanks to the support of the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme, we have been able to grow sustainably, expand our impact and keep giving back to the community while staying true to our values"

Sustainable skincare is revolutionising consumer choice, with customers increasingly drawn to brands that prioritise environmental and ethical responsibility. The Goodwash Company, a social enterprise founded in 2018 in Barry, exemplifies this trend. Goodwash has carved a niche as a luxury, sustainable brand that channels its profits into improving the lives of animals, humans, and local Welsh communities. With the support of the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP), Founder Mandy Powell and her team have...
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Expert picks: Essential resources to boost your leadership and business growth

We know your time is valuable. That’s why this series delivers expert-recommended books, podcasts and tools that tackle real-world challenges and offer practical solutions to help your business succeed. In every newsletter, our Relationship Managers, seasoned experts working with high-growth businesses across Wales share their recommendations. These resources are carefully selected to help you lead confidently, drive growth and embrace innovation while addressing the unique opportunities and challenges you face. This month, Nicola Rylett-Jones shares...
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The top 10 tips for grant funding applications

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Written by Jeremy Bowen Rees, Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme Relationship Manager

Securing grant funding can be pivotal for scaling up and implementing new ideas. However, the process can be complex and time-consuming. Jeremy Bowen Rees, Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP) Relationship Manager, brings 25 years of consultancy experience to share his top tips for crafting successful funding applications. 1. Sourcing available grants Explore comprehensive grant databases like Grant Finder , Funding Cymru and Grants Online Use resources from Business Wales and local councils, which often...
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Upcoming changes to UK Employment Law: What you need to know

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Written by Kate Matthews, HR Consultant and Director, EST Group

The Government is rolling out major reforms to employment law designed to improve pay, job security and workplace conditions. Most updates are expected to take effect in 2026, but acting now will help you stay ahead and strengthen your business . Below is our guide to the changes, with practical advice to help you prepare. What’s Changing? The new Employment Rights Bill will introduce significant updates to employment law. Key changes include: Day-one rights: Employees...

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