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Ian Petty - Action Coach
Ian joined the Merchant Navy when he left school and spent 13 years travelling the world, initially with the Bank Line Ltd and later with James Fisher and PNTL. He worked his way through the ranks, and after qualifying as a Master Mariner, Ian began looking for work onshore. Read Ian's full story »
Success All Round at Marl
Marl is an excellent example of an Ulverston based company that has grown successfully both in the UK and globally. It started life as a home-based business in Brian Ainley’s garage, originally distributing medical equipment and manufactured safety systems for the chemical industry. Now more than 35 years later, it boasts its own business park here and a satellite business in America. Read Graham's full story »
A Sound Guy
Barry was born in Barrow where he went to school and to 6th form. Music was his great passion and so he took himself off to Newcastle to do a National Diploma in music and performing arts. He then spent a couple of years performing in funk bands in Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle. Read Barry's full story »
South Lakeland Physiotherapy
Polly was one of the three finalists in the Cumbria Business Woman of the Year Awards and it is no surprise to me. Sarah Dunning won the competition, but Polly definitely got my vote! Read Polly's full story »
Never mind Love, Have a Nice Cuppa Tea
Dougie and Shirley opened Gillam's Tea Rooms in July 06 and have never looked back. The business has thrived through two wet summers and the ‘credit crunch’ so far. Maybe it’s because a good cuppa is such great British remedy for every ailment! Read Dougie's full story »
Nicola Foster
Nicola is a real go-getter. Some might say that she has landed on her feet at a young age, but I say she has really worked hard for a well-earned success. She thinks big and strives to make big changes but her successes have been built on her passion for making things better for ordinary people. Read Nicola's full story »
Amethyst Training
Michelle initially worked for Bass Brewing Company where she did an 18 month graduate training programme. This gave her insight and experience into accounts, personnel, recruitment, training and retail. It gave her lots of skills that would later come in very useful and also an insight into what she didn’t want to do, namely working in a ‘retail outlet’. Read Michelle's full story »
Trinity EAP
Sheila and Amanda are both experienced business women with an impressive combined portfolio of qualifications and experience. Sheila runs the Ulverston Natural Health Centre in addition to practicing as a successful therapist and has a background as an art teacher. Amanda has a psychotherapy and counselling practice, is also a nutrition coach and was the export director at Colony Candles. Read Sheila's full story »
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