Case Studies

Location: Brynsiencyn, Anglesey

Name: Chris Davies

Business idea: Office Cleaning Equipment

Help received by the Ffatri: The main reason Chris started the business was because he felt he needed a new challenge. The idea of cleaning office workstations came about due because of his passion for cleanliness. Having worked in a busy environment for nearly ten years, he was aware of the amount of dust and dirt that are contained on a desktop.

“The Ffatri Fenter service was extremely friendly and very approachable. From the very first meeting, I had a good feeling about the whole venture.” Chris explained.

“I was given sufficient money to aid my marketing and training needs. Business cards, flyers, letterheads and questionnaires have been designed by an external graphic designer which the Ffatri paid for.”

“The Ffatri Fenter helped a great deal with the business. My weekly consultations with the Ffatri have definitely improved my overall understanding of new business start-ups.This has boosted my confidence and awareness on how to proceed with my business.”

Location: Holyhead

Name: Kristin Mills

Business idea: Hairdresser and Make Up Artist

Help received by the Ffatri: Specialist advice, Business Plan,Financial Forecast, Marketing Grant

Krisy started her business because shewanted to gain confidence in herself and wanted to generate some extra income for her and her two sons. The Ffatri Fenter assisted her in taking those first few stepstowards self-employment.

“The Ffatri Fenter helped me in everyway possible,” said Krisy,

“I didn’t know the first thing about setting up my own business until I met Catrin”.

“Hairdressing was something I’d always been interested in, but I didn’thave a clue where to start” she added.

“The Ffatri gave me the confidence to start things slowly without having to worry about what do I do next. I have a few regular customers and slowly I hope to increase my working hours when my youngest son goes to school. The marketing grant has enabled me tohave marketing materials at the ready and not worry about the financial cost.”

“By next year, my dream would be to own my own salon, and thanks to the Ffatri Fenter, the first few steps towards it have been taken.”

Location: Holyhead

Name: Michael Hughes

Business idea: Lobster Potting

Help received by the Ffatri: The Ffatri Fenter helped with Specialist advice, business plan, cash flow and
prepared me to meet with Menter Môn. The Ffatri also helped with guidance and
confidence.

"It’s only when I lost my
job on the railway that I realized that this
could be a realistic option for me." explained Michael

"After I left the army I didn’t know what to do, so when a job came up with the railways I took it,
knowing fully that I didn’t really want to be working there."

"I learnt about the Ffatri Fenter purely through a chance meeting. I went into the Working Links office in Holyhead and a representative from the Ffatri was there in
another meeting. After chatting to one of the Working Links people I realized that the Ffatri could help me set up the business - there wasn’t any other assistance."

"The Ffatri Fenter helped me break the circle of chasing my tail and start on
something that could change my life."

Location: Caergeiliog, Holyhead

Name: Karl Power

Business idea: Interior Design

Help received by the Ffatri: Power Designs covers all aspects of interior design both private and commercial.

The home staging service offers de-clutter and then a makeover and staging as a cost effectively way to maximise the property value and saleability. Power Designs also takes on custom artwork.

"Through the initial stages of research and developing my business idea, the Ffatri Fenter has been fully involved, and after my initial meeting I was very enthusiastic to push forwardand develop the idea and turn it into reality." explained Karl

"Ffatri Fenter gave me the initial confidenceand has guided me in the right directions, where to start looking i.e. market research,developing a name and branding. I was able to push forward withthe logo, branding and business cards, with the help of a grant for marketing. Further help in the form of an interest free loan made it possible to purchase a new digital camera - a must have tool for producing the photography needed for a website."

"I do feel that the Ffatri Fenter has been a huge catalysis in turning my initial idea into reality and now I’m ready to start."

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