Success Story
Region/Nation | London |
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Sector | Consumer Goods & Services |
Programme | Start Up Loans |
Durham-based handmade pet collar business, Zig and Zag Handmade is just one of these businesses.
Founded by Jane Henderson Forrest after struggling to find a unique animal collars for her rottweilers and horses, the business sells handmade paracord collars to pet owners across the UK.
To fuel further business growth, Jane secured a Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank.
![Pet collar](/sites/g/files/sovrnj156/files/styles/coh_x_large/public/2024-03/shutterstock_101935465.jpg?itok=6rcsZiMZ)
The loan helped the business increase its paracord stock, buying more colours in higher quantities.
The business currently works in conjunction with Voodoo K9 Academy, where it has a stall but hopes to move this into a shop as the business grows.
The loan also allowed it to buy a website, where it can reach a wider customer base.
Commenting on the success of Zig and Zag Handmade, Jane said:
“My business aims to bring unique collars to pet lovers across the UK. Paracord collars are a great way to do this while maintaining a high-quality standard. Receiving a Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank via their partner X-Forces, gave me the additional support I needed to get my business to where it is now. The finance has enabled me to buy larger quantities of paracord and supply my collars to even more pet owners. I am proud of what Zig and Zag Handmade has already achieved and I am excited to grow my business even further.”
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