“Life is about living and you work for the majority of it, so why not do something you love!” These wise words come from Georgie Ansell, who is proof that following a passion for a career ca ...
LULU DOG SERVICES: PAWS AND PAMPERING
Esme Nicholson has come a long way since launching her dog grooming business, Lulu Dog Services, during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being a challenging time full stop, let alone to ...
FEAST AND THE FURIOUS: FIRED UP FLAVOUR!
Some people have an entrepreneurial mindset that exists even when their careers are on a different path. It’s a brave move to step away from employment to follow that inner desire to own a business, ...
RAPID GROWTH FOR 1284 AFTER LOAN SUPPORTS STRATEGIC MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Strategic communications consultancy 1284 has won two leading industry awards - including a national prize - after receiving its interest-free business loan from The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity. ...
INTRODUCING OUR BRAND-NEW VIDEO!
We’re delighted to release our brand-new video, featuring six small businesses from across Leicestershire & Rutland who were successful in receiving interest-free business loans from the Charity. ...
S&B HAULAGE: SET FOR THE BUSINESS JOURNEY
One of the best qualities a young entrepreneur can have is the ability to spot an opportunity and grasp it with both hands. That was certainly the case for Dan Salehi, who saw an opening in the hau ...
CANDE GROUP: FROM SEED TO SCREEN
Leaving a job to start a new business is a significant and often challenging decision. It’s a process, and success may not come overnight, but when done right the benefits and feeling of self-pride ca ...
APPLEYARD BAKERY: HITTING THE SWEET SPOT
Charlotte Appleyard is at an exciting point in her entrepreneurial journey. Having launched Appleyard Bakery, a small business specialising in celebratory cakes and all-things sweet, Charlotte has ...
RENDAH FILMS: TAKING THE RIGHT SHOT
A number of businesses within the creative space have turned to The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity for financial support when planning their next steps for growth, and Leicester-based Rendah Films is a ...
STEFF LEE: FROM BORROWER TO AMBASSADOR
You may have heard the expression that "Rome wasn't built in a day." Well, in the world of business, that’s often the case. It’s also relatable to Steff Lee: a graduate of graphic design and animation ...