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We've already helped tens of thousands of individuals to start and grow their business. Learn how with our library of case studies.

We've already helped tens of thousands of individuals to start and grow their business. Read on for the full story on some of our most inspiring loan recipients: why they became their own boss, the challenges they faced and overcame along the way and how a Start Up Loan helped them to achieve their dreams.

 

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Poptata

The Poptata story began in May 2015 with a temporary gazebo set up at London’s Portobello Road market over the weekend. Marco and Luca wanted to share their passion for Fries with Londoners, they knew they would love them.

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Smartzer

Karoline Gross always wanted to do her own thing and Start Up Loans helped her do just that.

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Pip and Nut

Standing out from the competition can be hard for a small business, especially when the number of competitors is constantly increasing.

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Pip Howeson London

Pip Howeson is dedicated to the rejuvenation of the British textile industry, offering a bespoke tailoring service of handcrafted coats and jackets.

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Rockflower

Start Up Loan recipient Andrew McAlpine took out a loan to help develop his flower kiosk, Rockflower.

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Art In Offices

Katie Henry received a Start Up Loan to help develop her business Art in Offices,providing contemporary art at affordable prices to fill empty office walls.

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Claudi & Fin

Lucy & Meriel both received a Start Up Loan of £7,000 for their frozen yoghurt ice lolly business Claudi & Fin.

After winning the ‘PitchUp to Sainsbury’s’ competition in 2013, the lollies are now stocked in over 700 stores across the UK and Ireland. We spoke to co-founder Lucy Woodhouse about her startup experience of finding workspace and how it has changed as the business has developed.