Case Studies

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.

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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 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 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.”

 

 

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 is a corporate events and team building company. Transforming venues with portable, pop up and bespoke mini golf courses. They received business support from our programme via Manchester Metropolitan University.

Global River is a Cheshire based business who create bespoke website designs to aid your company’s growth

Symfix is a digital start-up company founded by Carmen Schoene and her partner Erik Penninga. Symfix is a new system designed to replace QR codes and provide a simpler and more direct link to the Internet. The technology is known as the Symfix badge and this uses a symbol code as a call to action in place of the QR codes that are currently used in marketing.

When energy-tech entrepreneur Nick Bartlett set up Blue Sky Bio to help create a zero-carbon world, he had no idea the University of Chester would help him grow his business so quickly.

A former teacher has kicked off his business with a major success and support from the Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme.

Independent Carers Ltd aims to match people in need of care with independent, self-employed carers. They received business support from Manchester Metropolitan University to acquire skills in areas such as marketing and finance in order to facilitate business growth.

INTRO is one of the UK’s leading matchmaking companies and provides an honest, professional and confidential matchmaking service to single people in Manchester, Cheshire and the North West.

The Literacy Company works closely with schools to improve standards in English and to enhance the curriculum. They offer bespoke support and training for schools across the country. The team of dedicated consultants aim to encourage a love for literacy amongst teachers and students alike, by sharing inspirational and exciting texts.