The Cornwall Camper Company, founded by Start Up Loan recipient Jess Ratty, is a VW Camper van hire business aimed at being part of a new wave of...
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Read more Father of two David O’Neal opened his children’s hair salon Shortcuts with the help of a Start Up Loan. David set out to change the...
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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 Peter Chulu received a Start Up Loan in 2013 to help develop his global market research service company, Field Scope International Ltd. Peter...
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Read more Meet the co-founder of our Start Up of the Year 2015, Paul Harwood! Paul had previously worked as a chef for around 27 years including well over a...
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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 Gail Brown started her natural food business, Thornleys, in May 2013 with the help of a Start Up Loan. Thornleys provide a range of gluten and wheat...
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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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Read more With a government report in 2015 suggesting that Britain was a brewing powerhouse, it’s no wonder there are so many Start Up Loans backed...
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Read more Seaweed & Co, was founded by Craig Rose with the help of a Start Up Loan. Based in North Shields, this international seaweed seller is all about...
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Read more Sharon Shearer launched her business Superior Bathrooms when she was made redundant, using her career expertise to get her started. When Sharon...
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Read more Allen started his property management company Eclipse Property Cornwall, with the help of a £10,000 Start Up Loan, to become our 10,000th business...
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Read more Yuyo is planning to change the way the UK enjoys hot drinks. Founders Rosie and Charles were inspired by their experiences of drinking yerba mate, a...
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