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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Serial entrepreneur and home business expert
There are lots of schemes and scams on the internet offering you a wonderful career, a fast buck with no set-up fees and easy money while you sleep. It’s like the modern day equivalent of a gold rush. Read Emma's full story »
Dalton Dragon
Tim has spent most of his career as a Health and Safety Consultant whilst dabbling in a bit of property development. 5 years ago, he took on a big project when he decided to renovate the historical Crown Court House in Dalton. Read Tim's full story »
Switched On!
Michelle Whalley originally did a degree in Psychology and then moved into a career in teaching. She has been backing husband Andy in his electrical business, ADW for 3 years now Read Michelle's full story »
‘Bell of the Ball’…A Diamond Service
Lynn Bell (nee Thistlethwaite) has started something completely different, for her and for Ulverston! Bells and Thistles is a brand new shop in town that sells wedding dresses, bride’s maid dresses, ball gowns and men’s suit hire. Read Lynn's full story »
Roa, Roa, Roa your boat!
Karl Smith has been paddling from the shores of Rampside since childhood and is passionate about the outdoors. Following the completion of his environmental science degree, he has been involved with outdoor education and activities throughout Britain and worldwide. Read Karl's full story »
Raking It In!
Ian started his working life in BAE in the IT department, but left after a year to do a degree in software engineering at Teeside Uni. He followed this with an OU course which was also IT and software based. He travelled, then worked at Tronic and then seized a more unusual opportunity Read Ian's full story »
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