Sheila’s Mini Mart fills gap in Filipino market
A HUSBAND and wife team with experience of working as a joiner and an architect, have used a gap in the market to set up their own business specialising in Filipino food products. Marc...
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.
Health visitor aims to set a high standard in aesthetics
A North East health professional who is passionate about improving standards in the aesthetics industry has launched her own treatments clinic. Having worked for the past 30 years as a nurse, midwife and health...
Baby boutique proves personal service never goes out of fashion
Nicol Lamb is adding a bit of pink to The Green in Southwick, Sunderland, after realising her childhood dream to open her own baby boutique. Little Lambs Boutique has certainly been catching the eye of...
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...
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...
