How to start a successful business in 2022
Setting up your own business is one of the most exciting (and scary) journeys you’ll ever decide to go on. Andy Fishburn, Managing Director of our friends over at Virgin StartUp tells us the five crucial steps to take in getting started and the million dollar questions that you need to ask yourself before you do anything.
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Meet the upstarts
Meet the Upstarts: Small Screen Talent
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an upstart? Meet Ross Adams, one of our business banking customers, who’s used his successful career in acting and passion for teaching to start his very own unique TV acting academy and professional agency for young performers
Northern Cure
Meet Douglas and Alex, who set up their own charcuterie brand Northern Cure, with a little help from our friends at Virgin StartUp
Pobi Bakery
Meet James and Jake, whose small business Pobi Bakery launched during lockdown to great acclaim (with a little help from our friends at Virgin StartUp)
Meadow Skincare
Meet Kelly and Wendy, who took their beauty brand Meadow Skincare online with a little help from our friends at Virgin StartUp
Meet the Upstarts: Rainford's Christmas Trees
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an Upstart? Meet Richard Rainford, one of our business banking customers, who’s used innovation and the power of social media to transform his farm into an unforgettable experience for families
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