Case Studies

Lisa Kay, founder of shoe brands Sole Bliss and Lisa Kay London, has had a long and established career as an accountant, shoe designer and entrepreneur. Here she talks about her journey in business.

Nick Grey, founder of manufacturer, Gtech, can fill a book with stories about his life, but none of them compare to the most pivotal decision he’s ever had to make during the Coronavirus pandemic.

When Tom James embarked on his first graduate architecture role in a small practice in Surrey in 2002, he couldn’t have known that one day he would be running the company.

Through robust planning – and by putting customer experience at the heart of what they do – O communications, the Newcastle-based integrated creative communications agency, has driven business growth.

Director Paul Crilly has been instrumental in growing Not Just Cleaning, whilst maintaining the family manta established by the founder, Connie Heppelthwaite, in 1984, that the customer is absolutely...

After ringing up big success in the mobile accessories business, Genuine Solutions Group is looking to artificial intelligence for its next phase of growth. Find out how Genuine Solutions Group has mo...

For David Tinsley of the Trederwen Springs bottled water company, achieving scale – and keeping a lid on production costs – has helped tap into profitability. Find out more about David’s decision to i...

In hospitality recruitment, success comes from the strength of your relationships with clients and staff. But, at exit, it pays to bring in an expert who knows how to sell your business to the outside...

In the low-margin, high-volume wholesale sector an entrepreneurial streak can allow you and your customers to stay ahead of the competition. Find out how our client Ramsden Group have grown to a £72 m...

In the low-margin, high-volume wholesale sector an entrepreneurial streak can allow you and your customers to stay ahead of the competition. Find out how our client Ramsden Group have grown to a £72 m...

Growing a business is not always about scaling up or diversifying. An increase in the value placed on provenance means aspiration can be found closer to home, says cider maker Barny Butterfield.

Identify the right talent, give them the training, tools and opportunity to shine and then encourage them to deliver, says Thorp Precast MD Harvey Thorp. You won’t be disappointed.

According to Ian Oswald, of Newcastle marketing agency The Works, the secret to solid growth through a recession is to always hire people who want to make a difference.  Ian also believes that sharing...

As owner and Managing Director of motor dealership the Progress Group, Terence Byrne understands that his ability to build relationships has been a key driver for its rapid growth.