01603 227840
01603 227840

They did it! Inspiring stories from people just like you

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

Featured Inspiring Story

Sam's Cafe - Norwich

Sam’s Cafe in Norwich opened in February 2020 after Sam received support from Ian Bird under the New Anglia Growth Programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund and received a start up loan to be able to purchase the business he had previously worked in.

Just three weeks into his new venture and the coronavirus lockdown could have finished his business before he had even traded for one month but not for this entrepreneur.

Continue Reading

Filter by region

Reset filters

Filter by sector

Filter by support

25th November 2020

Sniffe & Likkit

Here at Nwes we are passionate about our clients and have been making it a priority to promote their businesses and successes. Sniffe & Likkit is an award-winning pet care company specialising in great grooming, gifts and treats to indulge your hairy hounds. Now more than ever, we think that pets deserve the best love and care possible...

22nd April 2020

Sam’s Cafe – Norwich

Sam's Cafe in Norwich opened in February 2020 after Sam received support from Ian Bird under the New Anglia Growth Programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund and received a start up loan to be able to purchase the business he had previously worked in. Just three weeks into his new venture and the coronavirus lockdown could have finished his business before he had even traded for one month but not for this entrepreneur.

1st August 2019

Villages Brewery

Villages was started in 2016 by Archie and Louis Village. We're a brewery and taproom in Deptford, South-East London. We bring people together to do things that bring people together. We began our company as a two man band in January 2016 by writing a business plan with the help of the Nwes and pitching it to a small group of friends. These friends became our investors and funded the build of the brewery.

3rd July 2019

The Gull Inn

The Gull is an 18th Century Coaching Inn, less than five miles from the centre of Norwich on the A146. The Gull has been brought into the 21st Century, with a complete refurbishment inside and out, all that's left now is to finish our roof terrace complete with outdoor bar and grill. We have recently reopened as a Restaurant and Freehouse and offer a wide range of locally sourced traditional English & European meals alongside a daily specials board of fresh seafood & vegetarian dishes

6th June 2019

Socko

Socko is a sustainable sock brand that launched at the end of 2018. All of the socks are made by a family run business in the UK using off-cuts of yarn that may otherwise have ended up in landfill. Socko are all about slow fashion and making your clothes last longer. This is one of the reasons why each pair of socks comes with a swatch of yarn and a darning needle and why Socko are on a mission to re-teach the lost art of darning.

9th May 2019

CyberFish

CyberFish is a Cyber security company that specialises in protection of computer systems from theft or damage to their hardware, software or electronic data. CyberFish provides tests, assessments and incident response plans for malware and data breach through designing and facilitating team exercises in workshops.

9th April 2019

Get Groomed

Get Groomed connects you with professional mobile barbers in your area to enable you access to the finest grooming services catered to your style, at a place and time to suit you. We provide male beauty services to homes, hotels, offices and hospitals. We have provided services for companies such as Groupon and MatchesFashion.com. The company was created in February 2017 after spending nine months building the prototype.

1st March 2019

N.ableD

N.ableD C.I.C is an award-winning health & well-being service for people who want to bring hope and health back into their lives after an illness, injury or recent hospitalisation.

1st March 2019

Maya Njie Perfumes

Maya Njie Perfumes was founded in 2016. A niche perfume brand with a clear focus on high quality artisanal blends with scents rooted from Maya's Swedish and West African culture.

2nd August 2018

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.

1st June 2018

Three Bears Cookery Club

Ruth Chubb started the Three Bear Cookery Club in July 2016; a business that has risen after several years in the making. Ruth’s journey all began when she was pregnant with her first child and was made redundant, spurring her on to start a sales-based business. Now as a mum of three, her children inspired her to finally build her dream business.

29th May 2018

London Automatics

As an Automatic Gearbox Technician, Pawel Trznadel made such a positive impact on his previous employers, that it inspired him to launch his own start-up business. London Automatics was established in 2017 and Pawel hasn't looked back.

22nd May 2018

vidiCREW

Filmmakers Alex Wilding and Paul Hulligan are changing the way we capture occasions and special events with their collaborative and innovative app vidiCREW. Empowering everyone with a mobile phone to create highly engaging films.

18th May 2018

En-Rich Carpets

With 17 years’ experience in the flooring industry, En Shadat worked his way up from sales assistant to owner of his own flooring business. Nwes spoke to En to learn more about his start-up journey.

15th May 2018

dap UK

When Clive Julian left school at 16 and joined a local freight forwarding company as a trainee, he was determined to make a career out of the opportunity he was given. Clive is now the owner and CEO of dap UK, a worldwide freight forwarding and freight management company, read his story here.

20th April 2018

The Plant Den

Michelle Clingan and Roscoe Gibson-Denney both share an enthusiasm and passion for all things plants, but specifically indoor gardening. The duo has taken note of the lack of houseplant sellers in the city centre of Norwich, and so have launched their brand-new retail business The Plant Den with the help of a Start Up Loan.

10th April 2018

Oven Blitzer

From taxi driver, working in catering and even a stint driving a lorry, an impulse buy on eBay landed Neil Barrett a more permanent position running his own business.

21st March 2018

Active Commuting

Andrew Rechten was in the middle of changing jobs when inspiration struck. The result, Andrew no longer job hunts but runs his own business. Active Commuting design and build specific turnkey solutions for secure bike parking, showers and lockers to encourage eco-friendly commuting.

13th March 2018

Nourish Kefir

Deborah Carr struggled with Crohn's Disease, but then she started drinking kefir - the yoghurt drink produced from fresh organic cow's milk and kefir grains. She was so impressed she decided to launch kefir in the UK to help others as much as it had helped her! Deborah went from making kefir for herself in her kitchen, to giving up her day job and starting the Nourish Kefir brand.

12th January 2018

LBU Solutions

After business owner Ricky Clinton started working within the recruitment industry, he was immediately hooked and knew this was a sector where his passion really belonged. In 2015, Ricky took the leap and started LBU Solutions, a specialist recruitment company for the construction industry.

7th November 2017

Bellamia’s Party Ltd

Looking for inspiration beyond her job as a nail technician, Karen Williams began researching a business model based around her existing skill set. Spotting a gap in the market for birthday parties catering to tween girls, Karen set about turning her business dream into a reality.

24th 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.

24th 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.

21st 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.

 

Events to get started

Inspired by our local business stories and getting ready to make a start yourself? Don’t miss out on our free business events.

View All Our Events Events

General Enquiries: 01603 227840

Property Enquiries: 08454 374465

Contact Us