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

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Pangea FX

Having worked for a foreign exchange (FX) broker in the past, Stuart Plummer and Joe Jones were well placed to launch a brokerage business of their own.

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26th 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.

5th June 2017

HUT42

A successful by-product of a marketing agency, HUT42, which launched in November 2016, is one of the latest businesses to move into King’s Lynn Innovation Centre, Nwes’ flagship innovation and business centre in West Norfolk. We spoke to business owner, Chris Girdlestone about HUT42 and what it’s like to call KLIC home.

5th 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.

2nd 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.

2nd 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.

2nd 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.

22nd 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.

22nd 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.

16th May 2017

Team Creativity

A passion for creativity and a career spanning four decades teaching Visual Arts in Further and Higher Education led Mike Cobb-Pernak to following a new path of entrepreneurship, and setting up his own business, Team Creativity. We spoke to Mike about his vision, his support from Nwes, and how the King’s Lynn Innovation Centre is supporting the business as it moves forward.

10th 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.

8th 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.

8th 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.

8th 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.

27th 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.

25th April 2017

Independent Lives (Norfolk) Ltd

With a passion for supporting those with disabilities, when Social Workers Graham Hope and Amanda Martin met up for a coffee, conversation soon turned to an idea about setting up a new day service in Norfolk. We spoke to Amanda and Graham about their new venture.

12th April 2017

BM Property Agents

With ten years of experience in the industry and an incredible ambition, Barry Mustafa is 100% driven to achieve success with his own business, BM Property Agents. The lettings and property management company, under the guidance of Managing Director Barry, prides itself on providing the ultimate professional service in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area.

6th April 2017

The Engaging People Company

Having previously worked as the Director of Engagement with a local housing provider, Michelle Gant wanted to build on the passion she had developed through many years of working in engagement and delivering satisfaction. After starting a family, she was determined to be a good role model for her daughter; she decided to follow her heart and set up her own business.

5th April 2017

Betty’s Unisex Hair Studio

It is many people’s dream to start a family business. Having passed on her passion for styling hair to her daughter, Elizabeth Kungu has achieved this by setting up Betty’s Unisex Hair Studio, which launched in August 2016 in the heart of Barking.

31st March 2017

National Athlete Consultancy

Having been through the sports scholarship process himself, Michael Ellis from Dunmow in Essex, was perfectly placed to set up a business to support others to do the same. Launched in November 2016, The National Athlete Consultancy helps talented athletes secure sports scholarship opportunities in the American University sporting system.

31st March 2017

Plush Clean

In its short time in business, Plush Clean carpet cleaners has already gained a good reputation in the area in and around Leiston, Suffolk. With the support of Nwes and the Leiston Enterprise Centre, business owner, Chris Richmond hasn’t looked back. We spoke to Chris about Plush Clean and his virtual office through Leiston Enterprise Centre.

29th March 2017

AJ’s and Amber Taxi Ltd

Purchasing a family-owned business that had been running for 12 years was a big jump for Marek Pawilcz, but he has more than risen to the challenge. In his first year, Marek has seen considerable business growth, recruiting the services of 16 drivers with a fleet of 10 company cars, and an additional 6 cars operating with their owners. We spoke to Marek about his journey from employee to employer.

27th March 2017

Mini Professors

With a PhD in Biochemistry, six years’ experience working as a research scientist, and a wealth of experience of science communication and running science clubs, when the chance to purchase a franchise of a science education business came along in September 2016, Dr Lucy Catto seized the opportunity. We spoke to Lucy about Mini Professors and its impact.

14th March 2017

Human Capital Department

When Peter Lawrence was made redundant, he decided to start his own business in King’s Lynn. Human Capital Department provides HR advice and support to other SMEs as well as larger businesses.

13th March 2017

Stella’s Little Bit of Greece

Visitors to Chelmsford town centre now have the chance to sample a taste of authentic Greece since Stella Coutsavakis launched her dream business in December 2016. Stella’s Little Bit of Greece is a unique Greek coffee house and patisserie. Having always enjoyed hosting parties and making the food from scratch, friends and family encouraged Stella to pursue her natural talent and flair for creating dishes inspired by her heritage.

 

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