Knowing that you’re not alone and that other people have succeeded in getting started can be a big relief so we encourage you to check out some of our success stories below.
As you’ll see below, we’ve had people from all different backgrounds go on to create a really diverse mix of new businesses.
It just goes to show that with the right support and determination, you can do it, so get inspired!
Bournemouth to benefit from new Step Forward campaign to help volunteers find new career paths
A new project to develop volunteers and provide business training is launching in Bournemouth with help from Outset East Dorset.
Emily Roffe-Silvester – Sofee
Emily Roffe-Silvester – Sofee A career as Development Director, fundraising in education settings and supporting expectant and new mothers plus her experience as the parent of two young energetic girls, was the inspiration for Sofee – an innovative new play sofa which offers “creative play made simple.” Through the recent lockdowns, with her children at […]
Yvonne Lee – Mentor with Outset & GetSet Dorset
“Entrepreneurship is about creating your own box rather than being squashed into someone else’s.”
Sarah Veakins – Mentor with Outset & GetSet Dorset
“Entrepreneurship is about creating your own box rather than being squashed into someone else’s.”
Candra Johnson & Saskia Daggett – Global Tribe Clothing Co
“Outset helped me to start networking, including people who could help me on my business journey.”
Chris Beckett & Matt Snowdon – Better Off Adventures
How two friends are creating memory experiences for people in the great outdoors
Vaughan and Jayne Rees – RUNK
The Wiltshire couple creating ethical, sustainable products for sports people
Olivia Bolesworth of Bellorama
A love of the outdoors helped inspire Olivia Bolesworth in her new glamping business
Joshua Todd – Sierra Retreats
“One of the things that Outset helped me to recognise was the importance of meeting other entrepreneurs and networking to share experiences and learning.”
Kate Pearl Goddard
“One of the things that Outset helped me to recognise was the importance of meeting other entrepreneurs and networking to share experiences and learning.”
Lucy Rouse of Lucecannon PR
Lucy Rouse of Lucecannon PR swopped journalism for public relations
The importance of emotional intelligence
“Through the Outset programme, I was building a strong network of contacts to help me and was feeling confident and excited about my plans.”
