Entrepreneurs have been taking the plunge and making their dreams become reality despite the cost of living crisis.
And the risk seems to have paid off for the many who amassed a strong following both off and online before the close of the year, with people taking to social media to shower them with praise and support.
From food and drink venues to a beauty salon, here is a list of some of our readers’ favourite new businesses, in no particular order:
From food and drink venues to a beauty salon, here is a list of some of our readers’ favourite new businesses, in no particular order: