Role Models

If you want to make the most of your enterprising potential, check out the highs and lows of some of your most inspiring neighbours, who are already on track thanks to support from your local Enterprise Team.

Geoff Johns, Chef

“We decided that the Parmo would be a good idea…”
Louise Skelton and Alison Jones, Attention Design

“We’re the only people I know who skip to work in the morning.…”
Linda Fleetham, South Bank Tomorrow

“I think that people should be empowered to deliver their own services to the places where they live.…”
John Sudron, Taxi Driver

“I got divorced and was offered a new car, both on the same day. It seemed like the perfect opportunity.…”
Nigel Anderson, AVM Vehicle Movements

“I wouldn’t have been able to face the ‘what if’ in 10 years’ time if I hadn’t given it a go.…”
Jenny Penketh, Party Planner

“I can choose when I work, which is a must when you have four kids.…”
Dr Ali Tahmassebi, Langbaurgh Social Enterprise

“The best thing about it is that all the profits made are re-invested into the community to provide new services.…”
Melanie Emberson, Seamstress

“I started having meetings with Rose from the Enterprise Team, who has been a great mentor.…”
Julia Lawson, Caterer

“The premises, the support and the confidence to set up my own business all came at the right time. …”
Paul Simpson, Courier

“I love being in charge of my own destiny.…”
Sharon Brew, Caterer

“It’s given me a new lease of life. …”
Russell Newsome, Chips R Us

“The best bits about having my own business goes beyond the money factor.…”
Chris Appleby , Brewer

“I wanted to try something new to run alongside the pub business.…”
Tina Steimetz, Florist

“I have since been in contact with the Enterprise Team, who have given me mentoring and advice.…”
Nathan Robinson, Barclays Elsdon

“I started pulling a business plan together and we opened three months later.…”
Gregory Sills, Scurator Ltd

“I like being in control and now I am in control of my own life. It feels really good!…”
Eric Boon , Ner-Brek

“I love working for myself and doing things that I believe are driving the business forward. …”