Case study: Sandra Tibbo, The Dogs
Sandra’s story “After 34 years in education I was made redundant. I found myself unemployed for the first time in my life. I was very anxious about going to the DWP. On my first...
Case Studies
The North East BIC’s business advisers have a wealth of experience and have helped many on their path to self employment. See below for some examples of our most recent success stories.
Blossoming new business aids local community
A new business owner is using flower power to inspire and educate a variety of North East community groups. Sunderland-based Alison Hunter is combining her love and passion for floristry and her experience in...
Northern man launches voice-over business
An ex-BBC radio producer has started his own company to provide voice-over services to North East businesses. Northern Man Productions, launched by Bruce Edwards, who previously worked as a radio producer and presenter for...
Globetrotting husband and wife inspired to embark on restaurant venture
A husband and wife team have opened a new clean-eating restaurant in Seaham. Paul and Linda Barron, who are adventurers at heart, launched Clean Bean restaurant after being inspired from their travels around the...
Redundancy results in beautiful business venture
A high-end beauty salon in South Tyneside has been taken over by experienced beauty therapists. With over 60 years of combined experience in the beauty sector, Beverley Brown and Tracey Lilburn have launched Cleadon...
