Case Studies

Alex founded Awesome Frank's after exiting from her first business Scream for Pizza following the birth of her first child, with the aim of creating an inclusive hub for families in the local community.

Saul Press, founder of Beer Hatch has gone from delivering beers on his bike to setting up the UK’s “smallest off-licence ” to now owning his own craft ale shop in Norwich

Anna Lloyd is the founder of Bwblin in Anglesey. The round-the-world sailing instructor-turned entrepreneur developed a thriving artisan fermented food brand with finance from the Start Up Loans programme.

Yandis Ying, founder of Dot Dot Tea, launched the UK’s first ever ready-to-drink bubble tea in glass bottles and cans.

Francis Pipe and Jennifer Herrera, founders of Pica Rico Deli in Cornwall. The couple have fused Mexican flavours with Cornish produce to create a street food inspired venue in the heart of a Cornish town.

Christian was inspired to start the business after seeing how successful alcoholic ginger beers were in Australia and wanted to bring them to the UK market

Rachel Munro, founder of The Rebel Baker runs a growing bakery business that can produce over 10,000 cookies per day.

After 13 years in the army and 17 years working on offshore oil rigs, veteran Mike decided to turn his passion for golf into his career and set up a virtual golf venue.

A vibrant brunch café chain based in Lincolnshire, has secured £25,000 funding from First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans under the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme to expand their business with a fourth location under a new brand name, Juni.

A renowned restaurant venue in the heart of Anstruther has been given a fresh lease of life with its new owners launching their latest venture, a wine and tapas bar called The Cellar at 24.

Phil enjoyed a 17-year career in the British Army. He met his Thai partner Chanisara seven years ago and that sparked their dream to open a restaurant together. Chanisara started serving her cuisine with a Thai food stall in the town’s central market and discovered that demand was high for her freshly made products.

Restoration of Wales’ last working windmill sees sails turn again on Ynys Môn. Melin Llynon is restored to former glory following funding from Isle of Anglesey County Council and British Business Bank

A Nigerian restaurant owner has been amazed at just how popular traditional African cuisine has become with Northern Ireland diners. Mama Bobo Africa thriving after receiving support from Start Up Loans.

Learn how Simon Baker started their business Lyme bay Seafood Company with help from a loan from Start Up Loans.

Learn how Clare Lewis started her business Hello Good Pie with help from a loan from Start Up Loans.

Learn how Vanessa Tortella started their business The Wine Hall with help from a loan from Start Up Loans.

Learn how Joanne Jepson started their business Bliss Retreats with help from a loan from Start Up Loans.

Lisa Storey, founder of EZ Hampers, a sustainable gift company which sources sustainable products solely from positive impact businesses.