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!
Pip Hayler
Pip Hayler Photography
“Outset Online was perfect support for starting my business, allowing me to work at my own pace and at times that suited me and my family.” Read more…
Alex Secker
22six Productions
“I’d often thought about it before, but if it wasn’t for Outset I probably wouldn’t have started up. Outset gave me the push to say, I can do this!” Read more…
Ali Celiker
Got2Team
“All the information provided by Outset has been so helpful. I am much more confident with the idea of being my own boss than I was before.” Read more…
Claudenicia Samson
PS Brazil Travel
“Outset helped me secure my funding and has given me great contacts and vital continuing support.” Read more…
Dr Rajshree Weston
Rajshree Weston Therapy
“The workshops allowed me to brainstorm a long list of ideas of how to promote and market my business. It also provided me with confidence in the ‘gently, gently’ approach, allowing me to stay true to myself.” Read more…
Elaine Edwards & Michael Genner
Ethica
“Outset gave us a step by step approach and taught us the importance of presenting our shop as attractively and professionally as possible. It’s amazing that all this business support is free and we’d recommend anyone thinking of starting a business to get in touch with Outset.” Read more…
Emma Duff
Pretty Pamper
“I found it hard to get a job I enjoyed while juggling childcare and family life. I’d always wanted to be my own boss so I thought it was time to give it a go! Without Outset, I would have had to do the research myself and I may not have got around to this as quickly, if it all.” Read more…
Jadwiga Cwynar & Lucas Dalle Prane
Acaiteria
“Outset’s advice and assistance was priceless in formulating our business plan, from refining our idea to actually setting up trading. We also got access to finance and received a loan that helped us to purchase a van, logo design and the branding we needed for our business.” Read more…
Martin Prothero
Prothero Eyewear
“Outset Finance gave me the financial backing I needed to help me turn my business ideas into a reality. They gave me guidance on how to put my business plan together and practical support in planning how to take the ideas forward, and I am now having regular mentoring.” Read more…
Stu Williams
Redruth Community Radio
“Coming from a background of somebody who had never been in business before, joining the program was brilliant. There was a big mix of people on the program – building that team, being with other people and learning those skills about how to develop a business was very important to me.” Read more…
Thomas Moyle & Karly Turner
Moyle Estates
“Initially we came to Outset for funding support but what we got was so much more! Thanks to Outset, we’ve been able to look at our business more realistically, create a good business plan and reach the right people. We wouldn’t have made it to where we are now without Outset.” Read more…
Virginia Hartley
Funk My Seat
“Working by myself can get lonely at times, but it’s great to know that the team at Outset is on hand when I come across a challenge. If the businesses keeps progressing at this rate, it won’t be long until I will be taking on employees to meet growing demand.” Read more…
Jason Emery
Let’s Go Skate
“The Outset workshops did a good job of getting me focused on the nitty gritty sides of running a business and learning what lots of the terms mean which were jargon to me previously”. Read more…
