Success stories
No Limits Awards winners
Wednesday 30th June
No Limits to Business Growth: Crown Cabinets (Burnley)
Established in 2007 the company designs, manufacturers and install quality, bespoke kitchens and bedrooms for both the public and trade. They have been assisted twice by Finance4Growth to purchase machinery, enabling them to experience considerable growth.
From May 2008 to May 2009 sales and profits more than doubled, productivity soared, GVA and GVA per employee also experience huge growth. They have more than doubled their workforce.
They won Burnley Borough Council’s New Start Business of the Year 2009 and were shortlisted for the Asian Business Awards North West 2009.
Commendation – Taylor Shaw Manufacturing Ltd (Hyndburn)
Commendation – Babywise Mattress Factory Ltd (Darwen)
Commendation – Kirk Environmental Ltd (Pendle)
No Limits to Success in Business: York Developments (Hyndburn)
York Developments is an Accrington based property firm, operating for several years specialising building , maintenance, refurbishments, offer planning & design services, once agreed can submit all plans for local authority approval and can over see the entire process from start to finish. It offers comprehensive range of Kitchen and bedroom furniture, Up-to-the-minute designs to suit any pocket. It is member of FMB and Wykamol.
They have received support from an experienced Guardian Angel. With this support they have experienced high growth, with this growth they have been able to employ new staff and have been given the confidence to open a new showroom in Accrington.
Commendation – Addict Coffee Shop (Blackburn)
Commendation – D&M Creative (Hyndburn)
No Limits to Success through Innovation: Doris Systems Global Ltd (Pendle)
Doris Systems Global grew out of an invention by Ray Britner. His experience in blast cleaning led him to devise an improved grit blasting gun that uses far less energy and increases productivity. The gun uses recycled crushed glass, which is more environmentally friendly than other systems.
Eureka helped Ray make sure the design was strongly protected by a UK patent, assisting the company to commission a patent attorney, and contributing to the cost.
It has sold well, and, with growing export opportunities, the company will be investing to increase production capacity.
In 2009, Doris Global Systems won a North West Business Environmental Award, against stiff competition.
Commendation – Babywise Mattress Factory Ltd (Darwen)
Commendation – Axiom Imports (Pendle)
No Limits to Success in Construction: Hyndburn Electrical and Plumbing Services (Hyndburn)
Saeed started his business in 2007 and now employs six people. He is a firm supporter of apprenticeships and two current employees are trainees. Last year he negotiated a large job and employed an additional 15 people on a temporary basis. Saeed is committed to Constructing The Future and has sent all his staff on our courses. He is a regular contributor to networking events and supported a photo campaign last year. They are a perfect example of a well qualified, proactive construction company, who are very committed to local people and local jobs.
Commendation – Action Insurance Repair (Blackburn)
Commendation – Edmundson Electrics (Hyndburn)
No Limits to Women in Business: Likkle Monkey’s Ltd (Pendle)
They have faced challenging issues with their business along the way, having to establish a good reputation in their local community and promote their business and the quality of their offering.
Parents bring their children to enjoy the play area and refreshments are available. Susan and June are offering a new “drop and shop” service for local Sainsbury’s shoppers.
Since opening, Suan and Jane have invested lots of money and time into driving their business forward. They have been heavily involved with Women Mean Business, exhibiting at International Women’s Day and going on to host Women Mean Business events and open days.
Commendation – Laura Hartley Recruitment (Blackburn)
Commendation - Moccachino (Hyndburn)
No Limits to Young Enterprise: Peel Park Design (Hyndburn)
Nathan and Roger set up in April 2009, aiming to provide a complete package of design engineering services. Their flexible approach is tailored to suit each individual client.
They had worked for the same firm but felt they had the right personalities, skills and desire to succeed on their own.
Twelve months on, Nathan says they have “exceeded initial sales projections and are set to grow our business between 25-50% on last year”.
Supported to start up by In2Enterprise, they have in turn supported the project. Nathan in particular has been a valuable role model, presenting at workshops. He also featured in a highly successful radio campaign in March.
Commendation – Fundamental Coaching (Hyndburn)
Commendation – DJST Ltd (Burnley)
No Limits Business Champion: Traditional and Modern (Darwen)
By his own admission, Phil Rothwell was on the scrap heap before contacting No Limits. Depression following the death of his father left him unemployed and on long term sick from 2002 until 2008.
The initial spark to Phil getting back on his feet was meeting the woman who is now his wife.
With help from Darwen job centre he tapped in to No Limits and started his own business in Burnley. He recently moved to larger premises in Lower Darwen.
And he is now a No Limits business champion, using his experience to inspire others to start up for themselves.
Commendation – Aquarius Driving School (Pendle)
Commendation – Happy Sweet Shop (Pendle)
No Limits 1000th Start: Bunches (Burnley)
After 14 years working in a florist’s shop, Fran Driver had a burning ambition to start her own business.
“I thought I could do a better job,” she says. And she decided to go with a simpler offer, concentrating on bunches of flowers, though she’s happy to wrap just one if that’s what the customer wants.
While she was thinking about her own shop, she heard a No Limits radio advert. No Limits provided support for writing her business plan. Fran attended the Get Set training workshops and received a £2000 grant to help her start up.
“It’s not easy being your own boss but it feels great,” says Fran, who admits that the early weeks when business was quiet were “a bit soul destroying”.
She faced that by getting out and about, leafleting local homes and even knocking on doors to introduce herself. It worked, and business is going well with plans to recruit a delivery driver well underway.
Fran’s advice to new businesses is:
“Keep at it and don’t be disheartened.”
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