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Dolly Char (UK) Ltd
Primary industry: Domestic Cleaning
Minimum investment level: £8,500
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Minimum investment level: £8,500
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Primary industry: Business Services
Minimum investment level: £20,000
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Minimum investment level: £20,000
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Minimum investment level: £1,500
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Minimum investment level: £7,500
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Minimum investment level: £7,500
Maid2Clean
Primary industry: Domestic Cleaning Agency
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Minimum investment level: £8,246
Supagrass Ltd
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Minimum investment level: £6,900
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Minimum investment level: £6,900
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Minimum investment level: £2,000
Countrywide Signs
Primary industry: Estate Agency Sign Management
Minimum investment level: £10,000
Primary industry: Estate Agency Sign Management
Minimum investment level: £10,000
Ambience Hire
Primary industry: Weddings and events
Minimum investment level: £8,495
Primary industry: Weddings and events
Minimum investment level: £8,495
Go Kart Party Ltd
Primary industry: Childrens entertainment
Minimum investment level: £25,000
Primary industry: Childrens entertainment
Minimum investment level: £25,000
Photo Flashback
Primary industry: Photographic
Minimum investment level: £12,500
Primary industry: Photographic
Minimum investment level: £12,500
Cost Centre Services
Primary industry: B2B
Minimum investment level: £14,950
Primary industry: B2B
Minimum investment level: £14,950
Autovaletdirect
Primary industry: Mobile car valeting
Minimum investment level: £7,000
Primary industry: Mobile car valeting
Minimum investment level: £7,000
Racing Challenge
Primary industry: Events
Minimum investment level: £24,920
Primary industry: Events
Minimum investment level: £24,920
Signs of a New Start
It’s a new start for 29 year old Gill Brown, who opened her new business, FASTSIGNS® Derby this January. Gill, who was born in Crich and now lives in Church Gresley (near Swadlincote) left her job as a Bid Manager for a European IT solutions company, to be her own boss.Gill said: “You’ve got to take the plunge one day. I really fancied going into the signage industry because I think it’s a solid business. People always need signs. I’m really excited about the future and to meeting our first customers.”
Gill’s previous job was very demanding and she wanted to spend more time with her husband Steve. Steve, who works for RAC, has over 35 years experience in sales management, and will be a valuable support to Gill in her new venture. Whilst he will remain with RAC as their National Operations Manager, he will be on hand to provide mentoring and coaching support.
FASTSIGNS Derby offers a complete signage and graphics service to businesses, from interior and exterior signs, posters and banners to vehicle graphics and point of sale products.
Also joining the business is Gill's lifelong friend, Sarah Godney, who will be the Company Secretary and in charge of Customer Services and Relations. Paul, her husband, is also joining as the Creative Designer. Paul has over 10 years experience in the graphics industry and served his apprenticeship as a printer in the late 90's.
Gill said: “We all have different skills to offer the business and because we’ve known each other for so long, we are very open and honest with one another. It’s lovely being able to work with such good friends. Combining our skills gives us a great opportunity to provide a bespoke service to anyone interested in signs, graphics or web design".
For more information about FASTSIGNS Derby contact Gill Brown on 01332 861 690 or email gill.brown@fastsigns.com
