Video Guides

The Welsh Government is making an additional £140 million available to businesses to help them deal with the economic challenges of Covid-19 and the UK’s impending exit from the EU. The funding from the third phase of the Welsh Government’s Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) will see wider support being provided to secure jobs and help businesses develop, as well as additional help for firms affected by local lockdowns. This new phase of the ERF will...

Emma Staple spent a long time researching the school uniform market and spotted a gap. A gap she was convinced could be turned into a successful business. But it took more than a sharp insight to make Uniform2Go happen. It took enthusiasm, self-belief and hard work. The Welsh Government helped bring Emma's vision of supplying premium quality school garments to life: "There's an awful lot of support available from the Welsh Government...

Alex Lewis' business idea started with a chilling story. Well, it was for his friend. The pair were bike riding in the Brecon Beacons when his friend suffered from hypothermia. The traditional foil survival blankets they carried didn't do the job. So Alex created a jacket that was four times more effective at warming you up. And Surviva was born. Alex needed support getting his venture up and running and he recalls the Welsh Government...

Rachel Bryan and Sharon Stephens have a real passion for languages. They're also very driven. Within a week of graduating from Swansea University, they had set up a company. Very entrepreneurial; very Welsh. Their business, Veritas Language Solutions, provides high quality translation and interpreting services in a market dogged by bad customer service and archaic technology. Veritas won the HSBC Start-Up Stars Award after only 18 months of trading. Now Sharon and Rachel are focused...

Gareth and Falmai Roberts have a dairy farm in Denbighshire. Llaeth y Llan farm to be precise. Their light bulb moment came when they decided to become yogurt producers. They started small; the first batch was cultured in the farmhouse airing cupboard! Since then the operation has grown dramatically, distribution has increased and plans to export are being explored. Village Dairy yogurts have won many awards. Their success as a business combines excellent products, a...

Angela is a designer running three businesses based in Cardiff. She also works in London, UK and internationally. She talks about how setting a business up in Wales is unique and how it gives it a distinctive edge. As a creative she's taken inspiration from the Welsh people, landscape and Welsh history and woven it into her work. 'Being in business can be quite isolating, therefore, that kind of support structure comes into its own...

Laurel Knight Director, Medic 1 runs a private ambulance company offering ambulance services such as patient transfers, organ retrieval work, event medical cover as well as providing various first aid training courses. Laurel moved to Wales with her family when her children were young for a better quality of life. Medic 1 have received support from Welsh Government. Laurel says: 'For us, the main thing has been that they've enabled us to learn about the...

Jon Lewis Managing Director, Direct Health Care Services started his business in 2009 with 3 employees, now he employs 28. Direct Health Care Services supply the NHS with mattresses, cushions, chairs and other products for pressure reduction. Jon received support from the Welsh Government to set up on his own. 'The Welsh Government offers a multitude of support. You can take a look at their website, there's good tips and advice, and when you start...

James Taylor is a very positive and passionate person. He also believes in hard work and taking the odd risk. That's why he started his business Superstars with just £1,000. Superstars helps develop bright futures for children through sport. It also helps them build confidence, self-esteem and have fun. But Superstars is more than an enjoyable experience. It's a sound business idea. James had spotted an opportunity to make it part of the school curriculum...

Helen Evans started her handmade jewellery and coordinating accessories business 'Blod' when she spotted a gap in the market for handmade, quality accessories. Helen runs her shop 'Eden Emporium' with two other girls situated on the main high street in Holyhead. Helen started her business after seeking business advice once her daughter started full time school. She found that the support she received was welcoming and friendly. She also had a mentor. She recalls 'You...