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The real deal
SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to software developer Paul Fisher who in 2010 founded Buyometric, which aggregates deals from savings websites.
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To the tea
Twenty-three year old Adam Soliman launched high-end tea brand Charbrew in 2010 and is already expecting to turn over £500,000.
The sustainable fleet
In 2007, Nicko Williamson launched Climatecars, which provides an environmentally-friendly hybrid car service in London, and now turns over £2.2 million.
Dress for success
Sisters Claire Chapman and Jo Cowan set up bridal shop Belle Bridal in 2009 and expects to double their opening year’s turnover to £100,000 this year.
In the mix
National mobile bar/cocktail service Zest Mixology started trading in January this year and expects to turn over £145,000 in its opening 12 months. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to founder Murdo McLeod.
Bidding for success
Juha Koski founded auction website MadBid.com in the dark days of 2008 and has grown the company to a turnover of around £15 million.
Tubs of promise
Twenty-three year old entrepreneur Daniel Thomas launched online hot tub retailer Danz.co.uk in 2006 and is now expecting a turnover of £1 million for 2011.
An advertising marketplace
Launched in 2009, mobile advertising display marketplace Adfonic has already won contracts such as Tesco, Google, Groupon and Peugeot. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to CEO Victor Malachard.
Funding, cubed
Crowdcube provides a platform for entrepreneurs of startups and growing businesses to connect with potential investors. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to co-founder Luke Lang.
Proficiency in efficiency
Ollie McGovern launched personnel management company Simeio in January and looks to turn over £400,000 in the first year.
Grants in Scotland
Louise Guinda, founder of baby product company Safedreams.co.uk, received help from Business Gateway and Scottish Enterprise.
Playing the game
Mobile games studio Neon Play started in May 2010 and already forecasts revenues of £2 million for the next year of trading. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to founder Oli Christie.
Hot property
Nitzan Yudan began work on property rental website Flat-Club two years ago and is set for a turnover of £1.2 million in his first year of trading.
A snack on track
Michelle Daniells launched children’s nutrition company Benjoy Nutrition in 2008 and is expecting sales of £1 million for the next year of trading.
