
Case Studies

Telford Productions Ltd
High-end film and videography production services are offered by Sam Telford who set up his company, Telford Productions Ltd midway through 2020.Sam developed an interest in film while studying media in high school and decided that videography was the career of choice. Sam joined the Business Growth Programme (BGP) in October 2020 after being referred from the Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub

Forest and Clay
Dan found the experience overwhelmingly positive, saying: “I first joined the BGP as I felt it would be a great insight to how businesses run and grow. It felt reassuring connecting to other start-up businesses locally who were asking the same questions and giving positive feedback of what we are doing. The support was delivered by the University of Chester

Sarah The Dog Carer
A love of animals from a young age led Sarah Richardson to set up her own business looking after dogs. Initially however, Sarah was unsure about a career choice. After graduating from the University of Chester with a BSc in biology, Sarah 28, who lives in Farndon, travelled around Fiji taking part in marine conservation work. Returning home, she took a job in the legal industry but after two years of working in front of a computer – and with a new puppy – she realised that she wanted to work full-time with dogs.

MediaGuru Ltd
Founded 14 years ago, MediaGuru Ltd. has grown from being a small PR company into a complete digital marketing agency specialising in the production of animation and videos. The creative business delivers social media marketing campaigns, graphic and branding solutions and digital communication strategies for clients and integrated PR services. Founder Christina O’Connor graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BA in Theology followed by an MA in Broadcast Journalism

BAA Consultancy Ltd
Offering a financial service to independent schools by handling their bursary application process, BAA Consultancy Ltd, was founded in 2017 and is scaling up swiftly following advice from the Business Growth Programme (BGP).Business owner Jo Beer started her career at Rolls Royce as a management trainee, becoming a qualified accountant at 21

Protein Rebel
Tim Boote was inspired to set up Protein Rebel during his travels in Africa. Tim, who has an MPhil in wildlife management from the University of Pretoria, had his first taste of insects in 2010 – fried termites which he describes as a “delicious beer snack”. On being made redundant in March 2019, he decided to pursue the consumption of insects as a business idea.

La Difference Translation Services Ltd
English/French translation services to solicitors in the UK acting for French speaking clients are offered by La Difference Translation Services Ltd. The 12-year-old business is owned by Isabelle Sommeil-Hornby, who worked in the corporate world before deciding to set up a business specialising in something she enjoys doing for a living

Ollie and Fred
Ollie and Fred is an online and in-store retailer offering luxury scarves, faux fur purses and socks. The company is ran and owned by Katherine Kershaw who attended the Cheshire & Warrington Growth programme in Spring 2019. The company got off to a brilliant start gaining huge support from celebrities and influencers along with getting into well-established retail spaces.

Purple Banana Marketing
Purple Banana Marketing was set up by Sarah Edwards in January 2019. As a start-up company, Sarah was unsure of the direction she wanted her company to take
“Through going on the programme I have been able to crystallise what my business offer is, how I can be different in an already saturated market and who my ideal clients are.”

Just Thai

MediaGuru Ltd
Founded 14 years ago, MediaGuru Ltd. has grown from being a small PR company into a complete digital marketing agency specialising in the production of animation and videos. The creative business delivers social media marketing campaigns, graphic and branding solutions and digital communication strategies for clients and integrated PR services. Founder Christina O’Connor graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BA in Theology followed by an MA in Broadcast Journalism

Putting Edge Ltd

Global River

Life Coach Consulting

Symfix

Nick Bartlett

Business Success

Mike Robinson

Independent Carers

INTRO

Literacy Company
