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Neo-Slip

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...

Decorator’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...

Thornleys

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...

Grace 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...

How 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...

How 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...

Superior Bathrooms

Construction

Sharon Shearer launched her business Superior Bathrooms when she was made redundant, using her career expertise to get her started. When Sharon...

How 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...

How 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...

Eclipse Property

Starting up

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...

Yuyo discuss rebranding their business

Food and drink

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...

Banhmi11

Food and drink

Van Tran and her business partner Anh Vu established Banhmi11, offering market fresh Vietnamese food, adopting traditional Vietnamese techniques and...