This Little Bird

Business Owner:  Michelle Corrigan

Name of Business: This Little Bird

Website address: www.thislittlebird.org     Twitter : @thislittlebird_M

 

Tell us about your business: Delivering  relationship and sexual health education in schools. After doing some research I discovered a gap and wanted to work in this area. I was struggling with resources and materials and I approached the Centre for Entrepreneurship at LJMU, they helped me with funding which enabled me to get my business off the ground.

Who are your customers? Secondary schools and Academies

What is the best thing about owning you own business? The freedom and opportunities that it gives me 

 

What is your top business tip? "Seek advice and ask questions"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Teabox Company

Business Owners:  Omar Farag and Phil Perera

Name of Business: The Teabox Company

Website address: www.teaboxcompany.co.uk Twitter: @teaboxco

 

Tell us about your business:  The Teabox Company is on a mission to get the world drinking loose leaf tea, one cup at a time. We’re passionate about sourcing the best teas from all over the world for our customers.  We never (ever) use teeny or dusty leaves and we don’t shove anything into a crowded little teabag.

We love tea.

Whilst at university we were part of the young enterprise programme which was delivered through the Centre for Entrepreneurship at LJMU. The LJMU Graduate Enterprise module gives students a real-life experience of developing a business idea in groups.  We started out as a group of 7 as part of a university project, the centre gave us business advice and contacts which led us to winning the UK start up final and then came third in Europe. Since then Phil and Omar realised there was a real demand and decided to keep the business going!

 

Who are your customers? Hyundai, LJMU and over 25 cafes and restaurants over England

Have you employed anyone since starting up? 2 work experience interns

What is the best thing about owning you own business? Being your own boss and being able to be passionate about what you do.

What is your top business tip? "Believe in your product and yourself"