Defining Moments

Before I started my business I was working in car sales. I felt really held back by my young age and gender, and I knew I needed a bigger challenge. I’d never thought about running my own business but it wasn’t until one day my dad said to me, “You’ll… read more

Lifestyle Story

The business does rule my life. At the start I was working 90 hours a week and on average after two years I still work seven days a week. But if you’re passionate about idea and work really hard, it will be the best thing you have ever done. Everything… read more

Mistake To Avoid

The only mistake I regret is taking on the wrong staff. Don’t get me wrong, I have made more mistakes, but I wouldn’t change the way I’ve done things as it’s been a great learning curve. The more challenges I face the better entrepreneur I am!… read more

Challenge

My biggest challenge has been my age (I was 19 when I started my business), and I still find it to be a challenge at times. No one believed in me when I was setting up, no one took me seriously, and when I tried to take on staff I found that everyone was… read more

Success

It’s great to be recognised for my achievements- I first won the North Tyneside Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, then went on to win the North East Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, coming third in the UK finals plus picking up a judges’… read more

Aspiration

I aspired to provide a unique family facility that brought fun into quality family time. I wanted to be known for fantastic facilities, great value for money, and excellent home cooked delicious food! I went to Building up Business for some help with… read more

Support Story

My family have always been there to support me, although they’re probably sick of hearing about Kiki’s now as it’s all I talk about! When I was setting up, I went to Building up Business for some help with my business plan and I had a fab business… read more