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...
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Read more Farah Qureshi designs and makes jewellery in precious metals, ethical silver and gold. Jewellery had long been a hobby of hers and she had been...
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Read more Discover Chilli Tuk Tuk, an Indian takeaway and delivery service based in North London with a difference. There are simple choices on the menu,...
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Read more Lara Sengupta is the founder and owner of CorkYogis, a right corker of a social enterprise. Situated just off the renowned Lordship Lane in East...
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Read more Kerry-Ann Graham decided to set up her business, Gabby’s World; a business whose founding principle is encouraging diversity and equality through...
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Read more Oliver Bridge is a remarkable man who started off working for an innovation consultancy company and managed to have his own business at the age of...
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Read more Ellie Stickland studied Jewellery design at Central Saint Martins, and worked in the industry for a number of years as well as a stint in the...
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Read more Meame is design performance fashion for both fashion conscious and discerning cyclists. Founders Megan Aylott and husband Stephen Azancot wanted to...
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Read more Karoline Gross always wanted to do her own thing and Start Up Loans helped her do just that. She attended medical school, going on to study fashion...
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Read more Standing out from the competition can be hard for a small business, especially when the number of competitors is constantly increasing. We caught up...
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Read more 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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Read more With Kupkase it’s personal. They’re not just a pretty cake. KupKase, specialising in bespoke and beautiful cupcakes and wedding cakes,...
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Read more Lucy & Meriel both received a Start Up Loan of £7,000 for their frozen yoghurt ice lolly business Claudi & Fin. After winning the ‘PitchUp...
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Read more Start Up Loan recipient Andrew McAlpine took out a loan to help develop his flower kiosk, Rockflower. The business is situated in Blackfriars...
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Read more Katie Henry received a Start Up Loan in early 2013 to help develop her business Art in Offices, which provide contemporary art at affordable prices...
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Read more Neomi Bennett received a £9,900 Start Up Loan to help develop her anti embolism stocking aid, Neo-Slip. She talks about the importance of effective...
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Read more Decorator’s Notebook is an online shop selling design-led home accessories made by social enterprises, fair trade groups and artisanal co-operatives...
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Read more Grace Gordon is the founder of her eponymous label, an independent women’s leather goods brand designed and made in Britain. Already making waves in...
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