by NBV | Jan 14, 2020 | Leicestershire, Success Story
With the support of family members, following a period where she looked after the health and rehabilitation of a close relative, Leicestershire-based business owner Sophia Dickinson took the decision to launch her Occupational Therapy business. We talked to her about...
by NBV | Oct 29, 2019 | Derbyshire, Success Story
South Normanton creative business owner, Lisa Artliff, has over 20 years experience in the print and design industry. Lisa talked to us recently about her passion for all things creative, and the importance of the mentoring support she received through The Big House...
by NBV | Oct 16, 2019 | Derbyshire, Success Story
Long Eaton based business owner, Caron-Jane Lyon, has worked in the entertainment industry her whole career. From stage manager to social media expert for the live performance sector of the industry, Caron talked to us recently about her start-up journey and how NBV’s...
by NBV | Oct 4, 2019 | Derbyshire, Success Story
Textile lover, Isabelle Lewis founded her creative business, Zaza Lewis, in 2017 after a period of experimentation with thread, fabric remnants and card cutting and soon became enthralled in her new passion. We talked to Isabelle about her start-up journey and how her...
by NBV | Oct 4, 2019 | Derbyshire, Success Story
From fashion designer to the police force and back again to her creative roots, Derby-based artist and business owner Sarah Perkins talked to us recently about her start-up journey and how NBV’s business mentoring has helped her creative business to grow. Can you...
by NBV | Sep 26, 2019 | Nottinghamshire, Success Story
Mansfield-based business owner, Heidi Lawton, began her embroidery business in 2009 after making embroidered napkins for her own wedding. She talked to us about her start-up journey and how NBV’s Grant for Enterprise and mentoring has helped her business grow. ...