by Tom | Sep 27, 2022 | News
“The IW Lottery loan gave us the confidence to step up” Brightbulb Design’s new era of rapid growth and expansion was kickstarted by a £20,000 loan from the Isle of Wight Lottery in 2019 At the start of 2019 Brightbulb Design was definitely a small business. Founded...
by Tom | Sep 26, 2022 | News
How Firms Can Tackle The Rising Cost of Doing Business We’re all now familiar with the cost of living crisis – how households are struggling to keep up with bills and afford the rapidly rising cost of food, fuel and other essentials. But there’s another crisis,...
by Tom | Sep 23, 2022 | News
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Fiscal Statement, Shevaun Havilland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses will welcome many of the measures announced today that should boost economic growth, relieve cost pressures and encourage...
by Tom | Sep 13, 2022 | News
DRINK UP! MERMAID GIN GETS EVEN STRONGER The Island’s boutique gin is now an international concern – with an expanded product range and global distribution. Isle of Wight Distiller co-founder Xavier Baker talks to Tom Stroud “When Conrad Gauntlett and I started the...
by Tom | Sep 6, 2022 | News
Smile! The IW Lottery helps the Island Photo Company to grow with a £15,000 interest free loan Island photographer Robin Crossley is expanding his business. He’s launched the Island Photo Company, investing in an innovative mobile studio, described as an “open air...
