Read how we’ve helped get small business off the ground and launched into successful ventures with our collection of case studies below.
After a career as a community support worker, working for the local council, Jo decided that she would also like to try to utilise her life-time passion for crafts. In partnership with her step-daughter Rebeckah, who like Jo is also passionate about art & crafts, they had a light bulb moment when they saw an […]
Nicky had a lot of work experience before she thought about a business of her own. She had been a First Aid trainer and had worked in sales and in the media, but she took a decision to give up work and care for her elderly Dad who needed full-time care. This meant that the […]
Gaynor was born and grew up in the Rhondda Valley of South Wales. She was the youngest of four children – two much older siblings and a brother closer to her in age. She was a real “Daddy’s girl” as a child and was devastated when he died when she was only 10. She says […]
Nettie started her business a year ago from scratch. She had had a series of low paid and insecure jobs which had left her struggling financially and in debt. She decided she wanted to create something for herself which she could build to create more stability for her and her family. The business started well […]
Jordan started her career as a Zumba and later a fitness instructor and when we met her, she had already been running her business for 5 years. RiKaSysTemZ is a fitness and nutrition business, but it is also about encouraging emotional and psychological well-being through offering friendly, non-threatening sessions, and providing advice and help with […]
Melissa James was an experienced and successful Estate Agent’s Business Developer and Valuer until the COVID shutdowns came and she was made redundant in 2020. Around that time she also lost her Father and the costs involved quickly used any remaining savings she had. With a long contact list and well-developed skills the time was […]
Purple Shoots is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales
Registered Company No. 08603690
Registered Charity No. 1155385
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, number 720894
