Following a successful career in managing health club spas, owning her own salons and managing one of the UK’s top spa resorts, Hannah Johnson found herself out of work as the pandemic hit the industry hard. Hannah used her skills, knowledge and teaching experience to set up an online training facility in the beauty sector. […]
Mon Aquatics is a family run aquatic pet shop located on the Isle Anglesey in the town of Holyhead. Why did you decide to set up your own business? I decided to start my business now as I could see a need for it in Holyhead. I have recently moved to the area and can […]
Mallows Beauty, founded by Fashion Design graduate Laura Mallows, is a fun, innovative and down to earth skincare brand focused on self-care and mental wellbeing. The original range of products consisted of face mask sachets with bright, colourful, positive health slogans, aimed at encouraging a younger audience to think with a positive mind-set. The business […]
A Gowerton restaurant owner who opened a much-loved café late last year is already investing in another foodie establishment in the same street – by siting a stylish restaurant in the former office of Byron Davies AM. Jack Frazer, aged 27, opened the doors on Station 86 in September 2017 – his first business venture […]
A duo of young Cardiff entrepreneurs has learned the value of tenacity, having carried out a ruthless remodelling of their premium food business to refine it, ahead of their major launch at the Lunch! Expo in London, in September. Maria Marling and Marysia Thompson registered a premium, guilt free snacking business back in 2016. Under […]
A couple from Iceland who fell in love with Wales and decided to set up their home here are on their way to being top dog in the world of pet grooming and supplies. Agust and Thorunn Thorsteinsdotti are running Doggy Groom in Newport, with plans to set up other branches over the next two […]
Two brothers who came up with a plan to go into business together while on a 24-hour hike in the Brecon Beacons, say setting up was no mountain to climb, thanks to the long-term support they received from Welsh enterprise support specialist, Business in Focus. Sam and Charlie Lewis have enjoyed a successful first year […]
Right at Home offers highly personalised care services that are aimed at enabling older people – and younger adults living with physical or mild learning disabilities – to enjoy their independence and live safely at home, receiving discreet support that is tailored to their personal choices as well as their needs. The Top 20 Awards […]
Two enterprising former colleagues have gone into partnership in Caerphilly as funeral directors, after receiving business advice and a Start Up Loan through Business in Focus. Nathan Prosser opened G.Brown & N.Prosser Funeral Directors with his business partner Glen Brown in Oakdale, and the pair already have their eye on expansion, so they can […]
