David Goldsmith
- David Goldsmith
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- Number of businesses:
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- Years in business:
- 1
- In business:
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- Mentor:
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- Mentee:
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- Defining Moment
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I went from living on Incapacity Benefit to becoming an entrepreneur by turning a lifelong passion into my livelihood. I was medically retired from the Royal Mail after an accident which damaged the ligaments in my knee just before my wedding. I had to… read more
- Lifestyle Story
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It’s been difficult because at the end of the day I haven’t gone from a highly paid job to taking the plunge. I’ve done the reverse and come off benefits. It’s always been a dream of mine to have my own business and it is stressful but also liberating.… read more
- Pearl Of Wisdom
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If you want to run your own business or get off Incapacity Benefit, there is all the help in the world for you and I’m testament to that. Think of your passion, and if you can adapt that to make money then go for it.… read more
- Success
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I’ve been doing two or three jobs a week, but it is starting to snowball now we are getting bookings in. It was the worst time of year to start for weddings but now I’ve got bookings for next year. I converted the garage into a studio but hopefully if… read more
- Aspiration
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Although I’m still at the establishing stage I hope to grow the business to offer services in photo restoration, DVDs and re prints.… read more
- Support Story
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As my knee improved I spoke to the Job Centre about starting my own business and they referred me to a test trading scheme through the government’s New Deal programme aimed at helping people start their own business. I now meet with a training manager… read more
- Support Story
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My wife has been an amazing support and I got financial support from the Northumberland Enterprise Fund, In Biz and Kick Start.… read more