HOVIP - Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

Heads of the Valley Innovation Programme

A Unique Opportunity to Become More Profitable

Testimonials

"Joining the Innovation Programme is a massive eye opener, very creative and the content is outstanding. I don't think that there is an organisation that wouldn't benefit. A massive thumbs up!"

D. Davies, Abergavenny Fine Foods Ltd.

Sole Traders Case Studies

  1. PJ Cavalli Personal Training

    Challenges

    • To expand into corporate markets
    • To develop an enhanced pricing policy

    Progress

    • Developing new marketing literature
    • Additionally targeting corporate interest via Wales Top 300 and Fast Growth Fifty
    • Currently looking to develop partnerships with other health-related businesses
    • Currently identifying core services as a basis for a menu of offerings and prices

    Workshop feedback

    "Superb – far above expectations. Really enjoyable and informal. To have other people helping you to develop your business was excellent. It has given me direction and focus. I can't recommend it enough."

    PJ Cavalli, Owner

  2. Virtual Assistance

    Challenges

    • To obtain an improved work / life balance

    Progress

    • Identified new ideas and options to develop the business depending on work / life balance priorities

    Workshop feedback

    "Extremely useful and practical advice which is relevant and can be applied in many ways. It has also given me a first-hand insight, as a member of the HOVIP team, to discuss the programme with sponsors and SMEs."

    Wendy Locke, Owner

  • BT
  • HSBC Bank plc
  • NGB
  • NESTA
  • Wales Quality Centre

Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme (HOVIP) aims to increase the capacity for innovation in businesses in the region. Phase 1 was KEF ESF Funded and hosted by Merthyr Tydfil College. HOVIP2 is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government HoV Regeneration initiative and is hosted by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.