Defining Moment

I grew up in Middlesbrough and to this day I still continue to enjoy living in the area. I went to St.Anthony’s Secondary School, before continuing my education at Teesside College. I decided to study a building course because it was something I’d always… read more

Mistake To Avoid

One problem in particular has been the over-booking of jobs. During the past few months I have tended to over-commit myself on more than one occasion, which leads to frustration all around. This is something I am now aware of and will hopefully not be… read more

Secret

The secret behind my success has been the ability to keep my word with clients. When I make arrangements for a new contract and agree on a price, I always ensure that I stick to what I said. This is paramount in safe guarding my company’s reputation. I… read more

Pearl Of Wisdom

My advice to new entrepreneurs is that you should always try to learn from other people’s mistakes! It is amazing how much you can discover when listening to stories or reading newspapers. It’s a safe way of ensuring that you don’t make a mess of things.… read more

Success

Once my new venture had its roots firmly placed in the ground, I began to build up a client list and strengthen my reputation within my local community. Word of mouth is certainly a great way of marketing your business, and once trust is gained, people… read more

Support Story

At first, my business journey began with a rocky start as I had no steady wage and was desperate to get started. Luckily, I received great help from the resources and information available at Business Link. I was also fortunate enough to have an… read more