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...
Read MoreRockflower
Start Up Loan recipient Andrew McAlpine took out a loan to help develop his flower kiosk, Rockflower. The business is situated in Blackfriars...
Read MoreEmployability Town
Klaudia Mitura used her Start Up Loan to help develop her business Employability Town, which supports young people in improving their soft...
Read MoreArt In Offices
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...
Read MoreField Scope International
Peter Chulu received a Start Up Loan in 2013 to help develop his global market research service company, Field Scope International Ltd. Peter...
Read MoreElizabeth Klanga Designs
Elizabeth Klanga received a Start Up Loan in June 2013 to help develop her line of handmade porcelain jewellery. She talks about what inspired her...
Read MoreMeet our Start Up of the Year 2015
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...
Read MoreDecorator’s Notebook
Decorator’s Notebook is an online shop selling design-led home accessories made by social enterprises, fair trade groups and artisanal co-operatives...
Read MoreGrace Gordon
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...
Read MoreHow I started a brewery business
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...
Read MoreHow I started selling abroad
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...
Read MoreSuperior Bathrooms
Sharon Shearer launched her business Superior Bathrooms when she was made redundant, using her career expertise to get her started. When Sharon...
Read MoreHow I built a dating app business
Jon Pellington is the founder of TextDater, a dating app with a focus on communication rather than looks. Building an app and competing in such a...
Read MoreHow to start a tech business
Alex Schlagman is on a mission to revive not just one high street, but all of them. With initial backing from Start Up Loans, his tech business...
Read MoreEclipse Property
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...
Read MoreYuyo discuss rebranding their business
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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