Hub Member - Anglesey Pilates Studio

From fees to fitness – Holly invests in her dream

When the opportunity came for Holly to open her own pilates studio, she didn't feel quite ready, but she knew she couldn't let the opportunity pass.  "I was really passionate about my teaching and I knew that's what I wanted to do," Holly said. "So when the opportunity came up, even though to tell the truth, I wasn't ready for it, I had to go for it."

From dream to reality

Setting up Anglesey Pilates Studio was a big challenge, and Holly was helped to know where to start thanks to Aled Owen, Menter Môn's Business Advisor.  A considerable amount of money needed to be invested to start the business, but thanks to a grant from the Enterprise Hub, Holly was able to make sure everything was in place.

"There was quite a bit of spending, especially in the first three months of undertaking a pilates studio," he said. "I needed to buy all the equipment and furniture for the studio itself, get help with the legal fees and the accountant. This support was vital because it meant that the money I had could be put in to buying the equipment and furniture and all the other costs of taking the business on."

A studio for everyone

The studio offers a diverse schedule of pilates classes that follow the unique MELT unique approach, but Holly wants to make sure the space is accessible to everyone and fits people's busy schedules.

"I'm really looking forward to holding regular workshops monthly so that people can experience what we're doing without having to commit to a weekly class.  The studio is also free for other freelance instructors to hire the space. So we have regular yoga classes here."

She also wants to expand what the studio offers by providing classes through Welsh.

A challenging journey but worth every second

Although it has been a challenging journey, Holly is glad she has taken the leap.

"It's certainly been challenging. But I've loved every minute of it. And even though it's been tiring, I'm getting into a routine now and settling in well."

Watch the video below for more of Holly's story.