Our stories
Gill Bullock, Swan Brewery – Brewing a successful business
31st May 2016
Gill and her husband have set up Swan Brewery, a micro-brewery near Leominster in Herefordshire and while Gill’s husband Jimmy does the brewing and deliveries, Gill is responsible for the company’s finances, marketing, sales, website and social media.
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Claire McGrath, Mrs Mindset – The right mindset for success
Claire McGrath is otherwise known as Mrs Mindset. Based in Gloucester, since 2009 she has been specialising in helping people to change their mindset to powerful ways of thinking, overcome anxiety and fears and create the future they want.
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Sally Corrick Photography – Focused on a successful future
4th May 2016
Sally Corrick has been a professional photographer since 2008. Specialising in events and wedding photography, Sally’s images have helped many brides and grooms treasure memories of their special day, as well as gracing the society pages of local magazines.
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Ros Hayes, The Organised Company – A faster way to declutter for the Organised Company
Ros Hayes has been running ‘The Organised Company’ for just over a year, having previously been in the army, serving all over the world. The Organised Company offers decluttering services; helping people who are overwhelmed by their possessions to take control.
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Jane Corner, Campden Yurts – Realising a glamping dream
Jane Corner is realising her dream. As a mum with two young children and a five-acre smallholding, from July of this year, Jane will be opening her beautiful piece of the Cotswold countryside to more than just visiting family when she launches her glamping business, Campden Yurts.
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Jane Raven, Myrtle’s Kitchen – A recipe for success
12th May 2015
Myrtle's Kitchen is a company that is passionate about food. With a true love for cooking, Jane Raven set up the business in Bromyard, Herefordshire, 18 months ago, combining providing chef cover for local cafes and restaurants whilst creating delicious recipes at Myrtle's Kitchen headquarters.
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Lisa Marie, Cariads Local Ltd
Cariads Local Ltd is the brainchild of Lisa Marie Badham; with a background in design, print and advertising Lisa Marie found a gap in the market for monthly community magazines that would serve the Wye and Brecon areas, providing information on events, an advertising platform for local businesses and interesting articles.
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Julie Evans, Moors Fascinators & The Hat Shop
Moor Fascinators is a bespoke millinery service based in Ross-on-Wye owned by Julie Evans. Having decided to take the plunge and set up her own business, within two years ‘The Hat Shop’ had opened and since then it has gone from strength to strength.
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Fi Bailey, Upper Park Cattery – A purr-fect opportunity
Since opening in the summer of 2012, Upper Park Cattery has provided a welcoming, caring and safe destination for discerning cats and their owners.
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