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Success stories

  1. Photo of Christine Hunter

    "I was given a second chance and I took it..."

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  2. Photo of Patrick Hamill

    "I combined experience with new skills to improve my future."

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Success stories

What inspired successful people to start their own business? How did they make it work? What are the best bits - and the bits they wish they’d done differently? Find the answers to these questions and many more in our 60-second interviews.
Explore the map to find local success stories in Pennine Lancashire.

Success stories list

  1. Photo of Imdad Hussein

    The recession gave me a reason to change direction... Imdad Hussein, Sardar Rice

  2. Photo of Imtiaz Laheri

    I followed my ambition to Dubai. Imtiaz Laheri, Fatima Communications

  3. Photo of Christine Hunter

    I was given a second chance and I took it... Christine Hunter, Massage Therapist

  4. Photo of Patrick Hamill

    I combined experience with new skills to improve my future. Patrick Hamill, Business Advisor

  5. Photo of Michael Parker

    I decided to make it happen rather than just leaving the idea in the pub! Michael Parker, 'A Quarter Of' online sweetshop

  6. Photo of Richard Slater

    It's better than a real job. And it's better than watching the world go by. Lots of people have done it; very few regret it. Richard Slater, Slater Public Relations

  7. Photo of Matthew Riley

    Having grown up here I really wanted the local area to be part of the success and share in the triumphs the company has had over the years. Matthew Riley, Daisy Communications Ltd

  8. Photo of Philip Mossop

    I've always been inspired by the creativity and freedom that comes with owning your own company. Philip Mossop, entrepreneur

  9. Photo of Kam Kothia

    I'm a strong believer that the harder you work, the luckier you get! Kam Kothia, eBusiness UK Ltd.

  10. Photo of Beverley Jenkinson

    ...it was the desire to work for myself mixed with a passion for coffee that inspired me! Beverley Jenkinson, Urban Coffee Co.

  11. Photo of Liz Mullen

    I was living by myself and I really wanted to get off benefits and be independent. Liz Mullen, Dunrite Cleaning

  1. Photo of Imdad Hussein

    Imdad Hussein, Sardar Rice
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    53.8056708 -2.2352917

  2. Photo of Imtiaz Laheri

    Imtiaz Laheri, Fatima Communications
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    53.756387 -2.511513

  3. Photo of Christine Hunter

    Christine Hunter, Massage Therapist
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    53.7499742 -2.4838118

  4. Photo of Patrick Hamill

    Patrick Hamill, Business Advisor
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    53.7281706 -2.4513645

  5. Photo of Michael Parker

    Michael Parker, 'A Quarter Of' online sweetshop
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    53.764201 -2.457612

  6. Photo of Richard Slater

    Richard Slater, Slater Public Relations
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  7. Photo of Matthew Riley

    Matthew Riley, Daisy Communications Ltd
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    53.837867 -2.235718

  8. Photo of Philip Mossop

    Philip Mossop, entrepreneur
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    52.22765 -0.859662

  9. Photo of Kam Kothia

    Kam Kothia, eBusiness UK Ltd.
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    53.759622 -2.458277

  10. Photo of Beverley Jenkinson

    Beverley Jenkinson, Urban Coffee Co.
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    53.772761 -2.473469

  11. Photo of Liz Mullen

    Liz Mullen, Dunrite Cleaning
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    53.739574 -2.430382