Online retailer supported by Business Ready all set for a jump in growth
An online retailer that sells and celebrates a range of British manufacturers’ products is set for significant growth after receiving support from a programme connected with the University of Warwick Science Park. Sir Gordon Bennett was established by Stratford-upon-Avon based entrepreneur Dan Colagiovanni, and his business partner Neil Elliot, to offer a platform for high-quality, […]
Warwickshire horse treat firm gallops towards success after BR support
A company founded in Warwickshire is revolutionising the market for horse treats in the USA – and is set to mount a drive for sales in Europe. Alcester-based husband and wife team Kevin and Mary Elizabeth Nairne founded Kelcie’s Horse Treats in 2019 to offer high-quality, natural treats to high-calibre horses that take part in […]
Stratford business triples its workforce
One of the UK’s largest online pet stores based in Stratford-upon-Avon has tripled its workforce to cope with a rising demand from animal owners across the UK during Covid-19. PetShop.co.uk stocks over 10,000 products including top brands like Iams, Felix Cat food, James Wellbeloved & Hills Science Plan dog food from its 40,000 sq ft […]
Global manufacturer welcomes MP to discuss growth ambitions
A high-tech company that sells its cutting edge products across the globe has been hailed by an MP as a shining example of how regional support can help a business of any size to achieve its ambitions. Southam-based Silson, which makes ultra-thin membranes for use in science around the world, has just celebrated its 25th anniversary […]
Pet food business continues to grow with Business Ready help
Pet Shop Bowl was founded in 2010 by Adam and Lexi Taylor, who spotted a gap in the market for online sales and delivery of pet foods and committed to providing this service to pet owners. The business has experienced exceptional growth over the years since and now stocks more than 10,000 products and all […]
Absolute growth for Absolute Works
Pictured: Ian McFarlane-Toms with Joy May A Warwickshire company that supports business with a range of employment services has expanded after receiving assistance. Absolute Works began as an outsourced HR service for companies in 2010 but has developed to offer more services to firms such as recruitment, apprenticeships, health & safety and training. It has […]
Support on the menu for new technology firm
The Company Valentine Smith, Carolyn Smith and Paul Triggs come from a range of backgrounds in technology, marketing and PR. They spotted a need for discerning food and drink buyers to be able to source, compare and order from high quality independent suppliers efficiently; saving them time and money. All three have a real passion […]
Stratford company launches new food & drink platform
A Warwickshire technology company is launching a new online platform that will boost the chances of independent food and drink businesses of selling their produce into restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes. Comesto, which is based in Elizabeth Court in Stratford-upon-Avon, will go live with the platform on August 20 and it is predicted to disrupt […]
From a ‘eureka’ moment to £10m turnover
An innovative business launched in 2010 after a ‘eureka’ moment is now hoping to reach £10 million turnover by around 2020 after almost doubling staff levels. PetshopBowl, the brainchild of Stratford-based entrepreneurs Adam and Lexi Taylor, came about after a period of struggle for the couple following Adam’s redundancy from global financial services firm Lehman […]