How has Nwes supported you?

The support from Nwes and Future50 has been superb. We have benefited from excellent business advice and coaching, and we were awarded a grant which has assisted in growing the fleet of vehicles. Through networking at Future50 functions, I have agreed a deal with Naked Wines, which has improved the offering my customers enjoy with using Loads4Less.  I’ve been supported by Nwes Business Consultant Richard Voisey throughout. 

The business, which employs 12-15 staff based on seasonality, was recognised in 2012 with a Best of Norwich award, and bronze winner for the Scoot awards.  In 2015, we were acknowledged as an innovative, growing, investing business in Norfolk with membership to Future50, a business growth programme that is designed to recognise Norfolk and Suffolk’s most innovative companies.

What have been the highlights of running your own business?

I have a huge amount from running a business that I feel so passionate about.  Although it can be stressful at times, there are so many highlights, such as developing a team, making new contacts and developing both as a business and an individual. Having an energetic and passionate team is crucial to our business and the success we have achieved.

Loads4Less continues to go from strength to strength and I have recently formed a relationship with the charity EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice) by donating furniture. Having set a conservative target of raising 10k in three years, the charity’s sales have already tripled in the first two weeks of the scheme and benefited to the sum of £1,100.

What are your future plans?

My plans for the future include expanding nationwide and I hope to have eight locations within the next two to three years.