Defining Moments

After starting out as a bricklayer I went on to work for various companies as a building site tradesman, through to site management into health and safety as an advisor and then as a manager for a subsidiary of a large multi national company. But in May… read more

Lifestyle Story

Running your own business is very demanding but the job satisfaction is in a different league. Knowing that you stand on your own two feet and that the success you achieve is wholly down to yourself is one of the most fulfilling and satisfying feelings… read more

Mistake To Avoid

Making mistakes is the best way to learn. I underestimated the need to establish a clear brand. I’m now in the process of creating the ideal brand for the company but in hindsight I should have done it well before the business took off.… read more

How I... Guide

The business provides a full safety management system; tailored to the needs of the client. Large companies have trained safety personnel but SME’s tend to fall through the cracks, I fill that need by providing a cost effective service in various forms… read more

Pearl Of Wisdom

Simply to go for it! As long as you’re passionate, know the area and believe in your idea you can make a success out of your business.… read more

Challenge

Owning your own business if rife with challenges that you have to overcome. The main obstacle I’ve had is being organized, because when you’re the only person in the business you have to do everything. General admin and keeping the books in order has… read more

Aspiration

I never wanted ‘millions’ but just to be able to provide a comfortable living for myself and my family. I feel getting the business up and running is a huge success in its self. I’m constantly looking to secure new business opportunities and I want to… read more

Support Story

The support I’ve received has been invaluable. My wife Evan has been a major player in my success. My daughter even helped design the company logo. I’ve also received help from Wear Valley Enterprise and the CDDC.… read more