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Daniel Fisher, 33
Director, Tienda Digital
Daniel launched Preston-based
Tienda Digital in 2012 to deliver web design services, and later expanded its remit to cover additional specialities such as mobile apps, bespoke software and e-commerce. In 2019, he then launched Swift Website Builder to offer small businesses a straightforward way to create their own web presence, then gave these tools away for free when the Covid-19 pandemic hit and digital communication became the only way most businesses could continue to operate. Swift has since recruited its own dedicated staff to support growing demand.
Nick Porter, 33
Chartered Financial Planner, True Bearing Chartered Financial Planners
Nick is a Chartered Financial Planner, a fellow of the Personal Finance Society and the youngest financial adviser at Chorley- based True Bearing. The industry average age for his role is 58. Nick provides lifestyle financial planning for a variety of clients and is currently working towards becoming an accredited Later Life Adviser (SOLLA) to help provide advice to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Jenny Woolley, 30
Director, TWA Marketing
Jenny joined marketing agency
The Wright Angle in 2014 and bought out the company with Sally Mackrill in 2018. A rebrand and growth followed, but so too did the Covid-19 pandemic. Jenny made the decision to retain all freelancers and not to furlough any staff. This left the agency in a great position for when client activity resumed, which it soon did. As a result, TWA moved to new offices, recruited extra staff, won new contracts and expanded existing contracts, achieving 20 per cent year-on-year growth.
Zara Moon, 33 Co-founder, ZMA
After seven years working in architecture, Zara teamed up with Paul Beneduce
to launch her own chartered architecture practice in May 2017, where she is the lead architect. The boutique practice specialises in the planning, build and reconfiguration of bespoke luxury, eco and Paragraph 79 homes. ZMA has grown organically year on year, increasing turnover and profit and completing its 100th project in 2020.
Alex Aitken, 28 Managing director, Woodside Designs NW
Alex began his woodworking career with Johnsons Manufactured Joinery in 2008. Though Alex later moved on, when the owner retired in 2016 he bought the machinery, leased the Blackpool building, rebadged the company and developed it into a 21st century operation. Today, the firm creates bespoke items such as curved staircases and fitted furniture as well as one-off items in both modern and traditional styles, turning over around £1m each year. Woodside Designs currently employs 13, with three additional apprentices.
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