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They did it! Inspiring stories from people just like you

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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25 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.

12 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.

6 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.

5 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.

31 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.

31 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.

29 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.

27 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.

13 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.

10 March 2017

White Line Projects

With support from LSBC, Fiona McKay and Xenia Capacete launched their fashion business, White Line Projects. White Line Projects is a curatorial and creative studio based in London, specialising in innovative, digital and multidisciplinary methods of curation and content creation.

10 March 2017

Farah Qureshi Jewellery Design

Having experienced cut-backs in her role as a teacher, Farah Qureshi, who had a strong interest in jewellery design, turned her thoughts to developing her hobby into a business. Now working from home, as well as sharing a gallery at Oxo Tower Wharf, Farah Qureshi Jewellery Design has gone from strength to strength, and has been nominated for several awards.

22 February 2017

Thrive Agency

Based in the heart of the city of Norwich, communications agency, Thrive Agency specialises in health and behavioural change messages. Having written the messages, they also handle the localisation and translation of content into a wide range of languages. They pride themselves on their first class service in order to exceed the expectations of their clients.

16 February 2017

Miles & Mia Limited

Miles & Mia Limited publishes children’s books. The brainchild of Michaela Alexander and her two children, Miles and Mia, the first book ‘A to Z’ teaches children different letters of the alphabet in a fun way, with rhyming text and original illustrations sure to delight children of all ages, as well as their parents. Michaela successfully applied for a Start Up Loan to cover the costs of getting the book printed and published.

15 February 2017

Katherena

Inspired by a degree in Fashion Promotion and Styling, and her father’s case manufacturing company, Katie Sykes, from Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, was driven to set up her own business designing bags and accessories. Katherena was launched in December 2015 and the future is looking bright.

10 February 2017

Good Food Catford

Good Food Catford is a community-centred grocery store and deli, focusing on local, seasonal and wholefoods. Vicky Skingley, the founder, is a nutritionist who has always been interested in food and what real people eat. The shop opened its doors in March 2015, and is currently employing five part time staff. Vicky is a Lewisham resident and is supported by London Small Business Centre, Lewisham Business Support Initiative, funded by the London Borough of Lewisham.

9 February 2017

Sim Within Group Limited

With a successful career in telecoms spanning over 25 years, Senior Sales and Marketing Director Stuart James began to crave more autonomy and flexibility over his working hours. He decided to take the leap into setting up his own business and launched Sim Within Group Limited in November 2016. We spoke to Stuart about his new business and how Nwes supported him.

9 February 2017

Marketing Force Services Ltd

Felixstowe Enterprise Centre, based on the town’s Summit Business Park, is perfectly placed to support local businesses. A stone’s throw away from both the busy Port of Felixstowe and the A14, the centre is managed by enterprise agency Nwes, and offers open plan workspace and flexible tenancies to support business growth. One business to take advantage of this prime location is Marketing Force Services Ltd.

9 February 2017

Pot O Rizotto

Selling delicious risotto from their eye-catching vintage Citroen HY van, Beata Illes and Christopher Vine, with support from Nwes, have turned their business dream from idea to reality.

7 February 2017

CQB Publications (UK) Ltd

When a good friend of Paul Child passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, his widow asked Paul to finish writing his book in order to keep control over the finished item. As the perfect tribute, Paul set up CQB Publications (UK) Ltd in order to bring the project to fruition.

6 February 2017

Lasagneria

Opening his very own unit on the historic Norwich Market was a very proud moment for business owner, Paolo Grazzini. Selling Italian-style lasagna to takeaway, Lasagneria is already building up a firm following after opening in December 2016, and now the future looks tasty.

6 February 2017

The Cornerstone Kiosk

Driven by a desire to be self-sufficient and happy, Peter Callum decided to draw on his 39 years of experience of working in the catering industry to start-up his own business.

30 January 2017

Paradise Slice

Dan and Noura of Paradise Slice had the vision and the energy to bring the authentic taste and experience of 20 inch New York pizzas to Brick Lane. They are both Lewisham residents and are supported by London Small Business Centre’s Lewisham Business Support Initiative, funded by London Borough of Lewisham.

30 January 2017

Lockability

With varied background, including a stint as a professional youth footballer, sports therapist, a degree in Business Management, and working for both charities and corporates in the capital, Waheed Akhtar just couldn’t find the right fit. Finally, with support from Nwes, he unlocked his potential by setting up his own locksmith business, and now he has job satisfaction and a bright future ahead.

25 January 2017

Walton Tree Services

Walton Tree Services is a professional tree surgery business based in Colchester, Essex. Having worked with his uncle as a tree surgeon for eight years, 25 year old Alex Walton was given the opportunity to take over the day-to-day running of the business.

 

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