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Swann Accounting

After 15 years in the sector, Daniel Swann of Swann Accounting came to Let’s Do Business Finance to receive a start up loan to establish his business.

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Bullhead Barber’s

On the cutting edge – Nikos Mariolis of Eastbourne’s brand new Bullhead Barber’s tells us about his journey opening Bullhead Barbers, the first salon of its kind in the town, with the help of a Start Up Loan from Let’s Do Business Finance.

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To The Rise

Brand new sourdough bakery in Eastbourne ‘To The Rise’ tells us about its journey to opening its first store with the support of family, friends, and a Start-Up-Loan from Let’s Do Business Group.

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Babel’s

Hidden halfway along the bustling George Street in Hastings Old Town, creative cocktails meet tasty sharer platters in the newest addition to Hastings’ bar scene at Babel’s Coffee House and Wine Bar.

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AYM

Womenswear brand AYM continues to front fashion trends with support of Let’s Do Business Finance.

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Laptop Station

With the support of Let’s Do Business Finance and a £50,000 loan through the Recovery Loan Scheme, Laptop Station have been able to invest in their business enabling further growth and a wider customer reach.

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Confessions of a Barista on Platform 1

Set from behind a counter in a coffee shop on a London-bound platform, the fascinating story of Confessions of a Barista on Platform 1 gives insight into the quirky commuters at St Leonards Warrior Square rail station and takes the reader on a journey of discovery.

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Jeavon’s Toffee

The entrepreneurs that have taken start-up loan lending past the £15m milestone are Corin and Lesley Jeavon, founders of vegan toffee brand, Jeavon’s Toffee.

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Half Man! Half Burger!

HM!HB! delivers an experience true burger fans can’t get enough of.  Co-owners Rory Myers and Matt Woodhouse source all their ingredients from local suppliers, including the grass-fed, pastured Sussex beef, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of serving the tastiest burgers possible.

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Bringing Space to Sussex: Creative Space Science

Hastings couple launched a mobile planetarium business following a Start Up Loan. Creative Space Science CIC is a social enterprise and Community Interest Company offering astronomy outreach with the ambition to influence and inspire the next generation of space scientists.

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Salon1thirty4

Craving some TLC? Uckfield’s leading beauty salon is open for business!

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The Junction Gastropub

Vibrant, family-friendly community pub in Eastbourne, The Junction, opened in Polegate following support from a Start Up Loan.

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The Lightshop

With over thirty years of experience, Jason Daniel saw an opportunity to open up Eastbourne’s first independent premier lighting shop in the centre of Eastbourne.

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The Chap Magazine

It’s 1999. Social media doesn’t exist. There’s a rivalry between Blur and Oasis, Brit-Pop is truly in its prime and lad’s mags flood supermarket shelves.

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The Hive

The Hive is at the centre of Lewes High Street in more ways than one. 

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Californian Classics

Hastings-based Californian Classics offer a one-stop shop for Karmann Ghia owners. Combining a life-long passion with a wealth of expertise, the business is dedicated to helping clients find specialist parts, accessories and engines to restore or improve their Classic Karmann Ghia.

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