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Learn how other UK businesses have used external finance to reach their ambition

Here’s just some of the tens of thousands of smaller businesses funded through our partners, with the support of British Business Bank’s programmes.

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NQ64

NQ64 are a chain of unique bars across the country offering a range of specialist beers and cocktails which can be enjoyed by customers while playing a range of retro arcade games and consoles.

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Synergy Dance

Rachael Hurton has always had a passion for dance and performance and in 2014 she brought her dream to life by starting Synergy Dance – a dance fitness programme for children of all ages.

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MBJ London

Learn how MBJ London used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

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EMA Training Ltd

Learn how EMA Training Ltd used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

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Mayim Mermaid Academy

Michelle Forsbrey is a keen surfer, skier and swimmer. When she’s not working as a flight attendant she is drawn to the ocean, beach and water; a true Mermaid at heart.

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Elphius Flux

Elphius Flux is an upcycling business, specialising in industrial and modern furniture. Based in Chesterfield, Jason and Gwen Hopkinson create bespoke, custom-made furniture from salvaged and reclaimed materials.

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Office Pantry

Office Pantry deliver snack packs and fresh fruit to offices right across the UK, with an optional honesty box for school staff rooms and companies on tight budgets.

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Superior Bathrooms

Sharon Shearer launched her business Superior Bathrooms when she was made redundant, using her career expertise to get her started.

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Waterfall Ways

Learn how Waterfall Ways used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

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Unbxd

William Ferrieira and his business partner, William Niven started up their independent creative agency, Unbxd in September 2015.

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Ellie Stickland Jewellery

Learn how Ellie Stickland Jewellery used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

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True Crime Museum

Learn how True Crime Museum used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

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Powerful Organic

Nisa Mendez used her Start Up Loan to develop her website design business Mendez Moment.

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Monster Vehicle Care

Learn how Monster Vehicle Care used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

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Grace Gordon

Grace Gordon is the founder of her eponymous label, an independent women’s leather goods brand designed and made in Britain.

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Mommamakes

Learn how Mommamakes used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

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Goji Hair

Learn how Goji Hair used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

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Poptata

Learn how Poptata used funding from a British Business Bank programme. Read more about how the funding helped them.

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Elizabeth Klanga Designs

Elizabeth Klanga received a Start Up Loan in June 2013 to help develop her line of handmade porcelain jewellery.