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Making SMEs more Competent
Mike has had a very successful career that has taken him in diverse directions. His ability to see clearly what needs to be done and then getting on with it has resulted in promotion in the various companies and sectors that he has worked in. Read Mike's full story »
May Davies
May has always had an interest in the arts and started working at the Brewery Arts Centre from 2000-2008, part-time whilst she was at school and Uni. During this time, an art tutor, Pete Clark inspired her to complete a foundation year at what is now the University of Cumbria. Read May's full story »
The Joy of Body Shop
I went to visit Joy in her home and she showed me into ‘The Body Shop Room’. It was vibrant, warm and full of gorgeous soft furnishings that looked as though they had been chosen by an interior designer. Read Joy's full story »
Sole of the Party
Linzi Rowe is one of those characters who, once met is never forgotten. In posh circles she would be called eccentric, but I say she is mad as a hatter. From the moment I walked in to her office, a beautiful building in the centre of Barrow Park, until I left, her infectious laughter resounded throughout the building. Read Linzi's full story »
Better than Chocolate
I walked into Kells Exclusive Images Ltd. at the end of a long and busy day feeling tired and wanting to be at home. I left feeling enthusiastic, inspired, excited and full of energy. This was no ordinary photography studio Read Dawn's full story »
Passion, Knowledge and Value
Nick has a background in management and marketing, having worked in large organisations in the South of England. Nick is passionate about business, applying his knowledge and experience and doing a first class job. You don’t have to spend long with him to realise that he is a dynamic, charismatic and very inspiring manager and entrepreneur. Read Nick's full story »
Signalling Success
Although Signal Films is a brand new company, Kerry is no newcomer to the area or to filmmaking. Formerly Shoreline Films, Signal is now set to take the company to higher levels with a big project in Barrow-the Cooke’s Building. The Grade 2 listed building is undergoing restorative work at the moment and the 2 million pound project will eventually become an incubation centre for creative projects and businesses. Read Kerry's full story »
Working Smarter, Not Harder….Brand X-Pands
Lisa started out selling clothes at clothing parties whilst she still had her day job. The parties were so successful that when she was made redundant, she used this money to set up her own business. She had already built up a clientele and knew how to manage the books, so she had a head start and Brand Xtreme was launched. Read Lisa's full story »
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