Success stories
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
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The recession gave me a reason to change direction... Imdad Hussein, Sardar Rice
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I followed my ambition to Dubai. Imtiaz Laheri, Fatima Communications
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I was given a second chance and I took it... Christine Hunter, Massage Therapist
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I combined experience with new skills to improve my future. Patrick Hamill, Business Advisor
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I decided to make it happen rather than just leaving the idea in the pub! Michael Parker, 'A Quarter Of' online sweetshop
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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
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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
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I've always been inspired by the creativity and freedom that comes with owning your own company. Philip Mossop, entrepreneur
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I'm a strong believer that the harder you work, the luckier you get! Kam Kothia, eBusiness UK Ltd.
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...it was the desire to work for myself mixed with a passion for coffee that inspired me! Beverley Jenkinson, Urban Coffee Co.
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I was living by myself and I really wanted to get off benefits and be independent. Liz Mullen, Dunrite Cleaning
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Imdad Hussein, Sardar Rice
Read more53.8056708 -2.2352917
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Imtiaz Laheri, Fatima Communications
Read more53.756387 -2.511513
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Christine Hunter, Massage Therapist
Read more53.7499742 -2.4838118
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Patrick Hamill, Business Advisor
Read more53.7281706 -2.4513645
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Michael Parker, 'A Quarter Of' online sweetshop
Read more53.764201 -2.457612
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Richard Slater, Slater Public Relations
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Matthew Riley, Daisy Communications Ltd
Read more53.837867 -2.235718
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Philip Mossop, entrepreneur
Read more52.22765 -0.859662
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Kam Kothia, eBusiness UK Ltd.
Read more53.759622 -2.458277
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Beverley Jenkinson, Urban Coffee Co.
Read more53.772761 -2.473469
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Liz Mullen, Dunrite Cleaning
Read more53.739574 -2.430382
