Case Studies
Discover how Wakefield First has helped people start their own businesses through our case studies.
Healthy Hounds
Healthy Hounds create natural dog treats and stock a wide variety of supplies for your other pets, including cats and birds.
Founded in 2025, they're a family-run business that are based in the bustling and thriving centre of Castleford Market at Unit 14. They also offer an online order and delivery service.
Wakefield First's Business Support Team have been assisting the business, and will continue to do so as they continue on their growth journey.
Empower Menopause
Empower Menopause is an innovative local business that providing both face to face and online health coaching and additional support to empower women who are navigating the menopause.
The business was started when Jane Eastwood recognised how there needed to be a service which could specialise in this specific branch of support for women.
At Wakefield First, our Business Support Team actively worked with Empower Menopause to help them launch their business, from initial idea into flourishing business.
The Wellness Mentor
The Wellness Mentor is a fitness coaching and personal training business created by Natalie Wood. She noticed that there was a lack of women-only fitness facilities in Wakefield and created The Wellness Mentor to remedy this.
They have established sessions across Wakefield Sports Club, Altofts Methodist Church and Altofts Canal.
Wakefield First were able to support The Wellness Mentor with business coaching and check-ins through the Start Up West Yorkshire scheme.
Advotec Info Solutions
Advotec Info Solutions are computer consultancy/repair service, focusing on Windows-based computers.
They offer advice and repairs for Apple computers, Linux computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, networks, and much more.
With Wakefield First's curated business support, Advotec Info Solutions were able to resources and planning techniques they needed to establish their business in Castleford.
Prop Hire By Elite
Prop Hire By Elite are a family-run prop business for TV and Film. With a experienced background in collectibles and antiques, they have been managing auctions for the last ten years in Wakefield as Elite Auctions.
With Wakefield First's curated business support, Prop Hire By Elite were able to connect with established businesses, individuals and networks in the TV and Film industry. This was vital in helping them to secure future collaborative projects with these connections.
