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Read how we have helped the below businesses on their road to success.

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JAZZ Talent Management

Joubert Guelcé was previously a senior leader for global recruitment companies, but his desire to add value to his partners beyond just recruitment led him to establish his own talent consultancy firm, JAZZ Talent Management.

He has used his 15 years of working with exceptional leaders within Life Sciences to his advantage when founding his business in 2021.

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24 October 2017

Medal Reward

Running and cycling enthusiasts Rob Peevor and business partner Stuart Young first came up with the idea for their business Medal Reward after embarking on a new fitness regime in 2016. Rob tells us more about their start up-journey and inspiration for starting the business.

24 August 2017

Dinky Town

With a long-term dream to bring something new and innovative to her home town of Lowestoft and its community, Alison Edwards opened Dinky Town children’s indoor play centre in Oulton Broad in December 2016.

21 August 2017

Hambro Post Office Food and Wine

When Kavitha Sampath was employed as a Post Office Assistant, she enjoyed her job so much that she made it her long term aim to one day have her own business doing the same.

2 August 2017

Rutland Music Academy

Guitar teacher, Wayne Dabner felt passionate about the accessibility of music, particularly for those living in rural areas. With a vision in mind that music lessons should be more available outside of towns and cities, he set about establishing his own music academy to serve the people of Oakham and the surrounding area.

27 July 2017

Erik of London

Erik of London is a creative design house that delivers exclusive, high quality fashion apparel and lifestyle items inspired by traditional and popular black culture. Established by business owner, Frederic Jean-Baptiste in May 2017, they offer creative and high quality products and competitive price to value ratio. We spoke to Frederic about his inspirations and start-up journey.

27 July 2017

JamPot

Opened in Norwich city centre in June 2017, JamPot is an independent retail store selling quirky gifts and funky furniture. The brainchild of husband and wife team, John and Sam Neild, JamPot is the result of a labour of love that brought to fruition their belief that shopping should be fun.

26 July 2017

Tiffey Valley Garden and Home Services

Lynn Dorsett, from Barnham Broom in Norfolk, had always dreamed of working for herself. Having worked in a variety of public and private sector administration roles, when the opportunity arose to reduce her hours, it was her love of gardening and the outdoors which motivated her to explore the option of becoming self-employed.

12 July 2017

MirrorMirror

Having worked in a hair salon for four years, Lowestoft-based hairdresser and beauty therapist Jodie Clavin felt she had gained plenty of skills and experience, and the time was right to go it alone. We spoke to Jodie about finding freedom and flexibility as a business owner, and how Nwes helped her to launch MirrorMirror Unisex Hair Boutique in Lowestoft, Suffolk.

10 July 2017

Neill Sports Ltd

Following a career-ending injury and after being diagnosed with cancer, ex-footballer, David Neill decided to channel these experiences into something positive in order to take control of his life. David realised he could combine his potential as an event organiser, with his commitment to football by organising five and six a side football events. His business idea was born.

7 July 2017

Ipswich Town and Waterfront

Providing Digital Marketing Solutions for local businesses, Ipswich Town and Waterfront has been a champion for Ipswich as a great place to live, work, study, play and invest since 2013. With a passion for promoting independent businesses, events and news, business owners Kevin Barber and Natalie Chaplin have the support of a number of local businesses and organisations with the same values.

6 July 2017

Lincoln Canine Creche

With a background in business, dog walking, and supporting dog owners with dog behavioural issues, when an opportunity arose to establish a luxury canine crèche, Helen Grimsey was perfectly placed to seize it.

5 July 2017

Heritage Care at Home

Leiston-based Domiciliary Care Provider, Heritage Care at Home was established by Directors, Pat Smith and Karen Jefferson in January 2011. In that time, with the support of Nwes Property Services, they have supported families throughout Suffolk, and have seen considerable business success and growth.

26 June 2017

Garden Food Prep

With a background in food and fitness, and the drive and determination to help people to adopt healthier eating habits, Christian Larocque was inspired to start up his own food preparation business.

5 June 2017

Company HQ Barbers

With industry experience spanning 25 years, and 5 years teaching expertise, Nicki Cockbill was perfectly placed to set up her own business. Having registered her start-up business, Company HQ Limited barbers, in July 2016, Nicki is now looking forward to opening her long-awaited shop and training academy in Southend-on-Sea. We spoke to Nicki about her start-up journey and her passion for what she does.

2 June 2017

Electric Copper Films

Benedict Coen is an award winning, independent film maker, and tutor in high end video production. When he decided to set up his own business, he turned to Nwes for advice. Chelmsford-based Electric Copper Films launched in January 2017. We spoke to Benedict about his start-up.

2 June 2017

Norwich Fitness Academy

Originally from Leeds, Katharine Appleton and her partner James Bradshaw fell in love with the city of Norwich when James was stationed in Norfolk as an RAF Aircraft Technician. Kat was already self-employed as a Personal Trainer with a background as a competitive sprinter and bodybuilding competitor, and when she and James realised everything the county could offer, it led them to make the life-changing decision to set up The Norwich Fitness Academy.

2 June 2017

Platinum Moments Limited

Specialising in providing party equipment to hire for a wide variety of celebration events, Canvey Island-based start-up Platinum Moments Limited sought the support of Nwes to boost business. Business support and advice from Nwes through the Essex Growth Programme, and a successful application for a Start Up Loan gave Platinum Moments Limited a platform upon which they could strengthen their offer.

22 May 2017

Lesley’s Aquatics

When Lesley-Ann Gibson won two goldfish during a visit to a fair many years ago, she could never have known that it would lead her to a future career and becoming self-employed. Now, several years later and having developed a passion for aquatics, Lesley-Ann is over the moon to have started her own business. She opened Lesley’s Aquatics in Grantham in April 2017.

22 May 2017

Cositas

Bringing a fusion of vintage and contemporary interiors, and offering customers the opportunity to attend courses to create something themselves, is Cositas in St Albans. The brainchild of Emma Bustamante, Cositas was launched in February 2017. We spoke to Emma about how Nwes supported her in her pursuit of her business dream.

10 May 2017

Lash and Glo

Beauty therapist Lucy Weedon developed a passion for her trade while training and, after initially working from her parents’ converted garage, she realised that she wanted to expand the business, and turned to Nwes for advice.

8 May 2017

Research Runner Ltd

Based at the thriving Harlow Enterprise Hub, Research Runner Ltd, have the perfect base from which to drive their business forward. As a global sales consultancy who specialise in Market Research, Research Runner Ltd offer unique new business lead generation and Market Research services. Company Directors Tracey and Julian Haste are proud of their experience in the industry and how they have helped to support businesses to achieve success. We spoke to them about Research Runner Ltd.

8 May 2017

Trust Financial Solutions

Following its launch in 2005, Trust Financial Solutions has gone from strength to strength, after finding its ideal home within the South Suffolk Business Centre in Sudbury. We spoke to business owner, Anthea Osborne, about the business and the support she receives from Nwes.

8 May 2017

ClueTrace

Taking the popular concept of escape games to an exciting new level, entrepreneurs Andrea Bien and Adam Rabcsak, have introduced technology to their ‘second generation’ live escape game, ClueTrace. Andrea and Adam launched their business, with the support of London Small Business Centre (LSBC), part of the Nwes Group, in Hackney in September 2016.

27 April 2017

Alan Michael Usher Photography

After taking up photography while studying Fine Art, Alan Usher developed his passion while working in the photographic department of a newspaper. After gaining several years’ experience he decided to go it alone and set up Alan Michael Usher Photography operating in the King’s Lynn area.

 

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