Success Story
| Region/Nation | East Midlands |
|---|---|
| Sector | Wholesale and Retail Trade |
| Programme | Midlands Engine Investment Fund II |
Independent yarn shop, Knit Nottingham, received a £60,000 smaller loan from appointed fund manager, First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans, to help with the purchase of the business from the previous owner.
Founded in 2010, Knit Nottingham found fame after featuring on BBC’s Interior Design Masters. The loan has supported husband and wife team Hannah and Daniel Bryne deliver on their expansion plans for the business
The funds have helped us achieve our dream of owning a small business that also serves as a community hub for fellow creatives… we thought this would be impossible, but our investment manager at First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans made the daunting process easy to follow and kept us updated every step of the way. - Hannah Byrne and Daniel Byrne Co-owners, Knit Nottingham
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